Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lafayette, LA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 7 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 10, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The April 10, 2024 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 1,600 square miles and includes an estimated 66,885 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 698 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 27,513 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 698 sq mi | 27,513 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 537 sq mi | 20,449 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 188 sq mi | 11,331 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 130 sq mi | 4,805 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 27 sq mi | 1,223 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 14 sq mi | 1,441 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 5 sq mi | 123 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 10, 2024 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 38,957 single-family homes, 545 townhomes, and 3,915 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 14,400 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 14,400 | 203 | 1,659 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,589 | 126 | 1,149 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 7,890 | 157 | 737 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,387 | 47 | 304 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 664 | 10 | 20 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 942 | 2 | 39 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 85 | 0 | 7 |
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Counties Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Hail from the April 10, 2024 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Lafayette, LA region. St. Martin Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 8,776 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 24 cities near Lafayette, LA. Broussard, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,356 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 10, 2024 Lafayette, LA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 10, 2024 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 42 ZIP codes. ZIP 70517 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,746.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 10, 2024 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 2 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 7 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 10, 2024 7:52 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Arnaudville | LA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Arnaudville. Public submitted a photo of quarter size hail near Arnaudville. Time estimated by radar. |
April 10, 2024 8:09 AM CT |
1.00 in | Ramah | LA | Picture of estimated quarter size hail. Relayed via social media. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 10, 2024 7:05 AM CT | Elton | LA | Photo of heavy tree damage and debris on Market St in Elton. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:10 AM CT | 1 SSW Basile | LA | Photo received of tree down on a home in Basile. | |
April 10, 2024 7:14 AM CT | 1 W Iota | LA | Photos of multiple trees down... metal flag pole down... and chicken coop was damaged. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:21 AM CT | 6 ENE Iota | LA | Live powerlines and power poles down on LA 13 and Schultz rd near Iota. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:23 AM CT | 3 WNW Branch | LA | Video of damage on Prairie Hays Rd in Branch. Siding ripped from building. Trees down. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:30 AM CT | 3 NW Cankton | LA | Report of damage and heavy debris at Diamond lane... Berab and Vautrot Rd. Possible Tornado. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:30 AM CT | 1 WSW Church Point | LA | Numerous reports of trees blown down or snapped off in the area of Church Point. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:34 AM CT | 2 NNW Cankton | LA | Photo of tree down on Hypolite Rd near Cankton. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:34 AM CT | 2 NW Opelousas | LA | *** 4 INJ *** St Landry Parish EM reports four people were injured when a tree fell on a car. One injury is critical and the victim is being airlifted to Baton Rouge. | |
April 10, 2024 7:43 AM CT | Port Barre | LA | Photo received of trees down in Port Barre. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:44 AM CT | 3 N Washington | LA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
April 10, 2024 7:47 AM CT | 1 NNE Opelousas | LA | Report of widespread wind damage across St. Landry Parish. Over 60 roads blocked with trees down. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:51 AM CT | 1 NNW Krotz Springs | LA | Photos received of trees down and shed destroyed in Krotz Springs. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 7:52 AM CT | 3 NNW Batchelor | LA | Tree down fallen on the Innis Senior Center. | |
April 10, 2024 7:52 AM CT | 1 S Arnaudville | LA | Public submitted a photo of quarter size hail near Arnaudville. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 8:03 AM CT | Youngsville | LA | Number of trees down outside the city hall at Youngsville. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 10, 2024 8:07 AM CT | 1 E New Roads | LA | Numerous trees down throughout New Roads. Power poles also broken and lines down. Widespread power outages. | |
April 10, 2024 8:07 AM CT | 3 ESE Morganza | LA | Numerous trees and power lines/poles down on Hwy 1 west of New Roads. | |
April 10, 2024 8:15 AM CT | St. Francisville | LA | Report of a building damaged in St. Francisville. | |
April 10, 2024 8:15 AM CT | 1 WSW Wakefield | LA | *** 1 INJ *** Delayed Report: Tree on a electricity company truck led to one minor injury during severe thunderstorm winds. Location near Island and Reech Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 10, 2024 8:32 AM CT | 2 E Port Allen | LA | Tree down at N 19th and Main. | |
April 10, 2024 8:35 AM CT | New Iberia | LA | Photo of tree blown down in New Iberia city park. | |
April 10, 2024 8:45 AM CT | 8 SE St. Francisville | LA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
April 10, 2024 9:30 AM CT | 5 NNW Butte La Rose | LA | Louisiana DOTD reports a tree down along the Atchafalaya bridge blocking westbound traffic. | |
April 10, 2024 7:10 AM CT | 63 mph | 2 NNW Opelousas | LA | AWOS station KOPL Opelousas. |
April 10, 2024 8:15 AM CT | 62 mph | 2 NW New Roads | LA | AWOS station KHZR New Roads. |
April 10, 2024 8:30 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 ENE St. Francisville | LA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 10, 2024 7:17 AM CT | UNK | 3 NNW Washington | LA | The tornado touched down just northeast of Bayou Courtableau... causing tree damage and minor roof damage to residential homes on Vista Drive. One carport was destroyed. The tornado continued northeast across Camp Thistlethwaite and I-49 causing additional tree damage. The tornado reached LA-182 where utility poles were leaned over before it dissipated in an open field east of LA-182 and north of Plant Rd. Tornado rated EF1. |
April 10, 2024 7:27 AM CT | UNK | 2 ESE Church Point | LA | Corrects previous tornado report from 2 ESE Church Point. Brief tornado touched down at the leading edge of the squall line as it reached Parish Rd 3-97. Tornado caused tree damage and destroyed a grain bin. Tornado rated EF1. |
April 10, 2024 7:38 AM CT | UNK | 3 N Port Barre | LA | A brief tornado touched down along the leading edge of the squall line as it reached LA-103... twisting off large tree limbs and snapping tree trunks. Tornado rated EF1. |
April 10, 2024 7:58 AM CT | UNK | 2 SSE Morganza | LA | Start point- NWS Survey team determined a EF1 tornado... estimated with peak winds of around 100mph caused damage across southern portions of Morganza. This tornado began across rural areas south of Morganza Highway 1... moving northeast causing damage to homes and trees at the intersection of Deaton Lane and Morganza Highway 1. Tree damage was mostly branches and snapped tree trunks. Damage to homes included mainly caused my falling trees... one on a car port and another tree fallen on a car. The tornado continued northeast across Labarre crossing Levee Road and pointe Coupee Road... with noticeable hardwood tree damage as the tornado crossed the Mississippi River into the Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge. Further satellite analysis may determine future path adjustments. |
April 10, 2024 7:58 AM CT | UNK | 3 SSW Morganza | LA | A strong and long-lived tornado tracked across portions of Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes carving out a nearly 33-mile-long path with a maximum width of approximately 1 mile just southwest of Spillman. |
April 10, 2024 8:08 AM CT | UNK | 4 WNW St. Francisville | LA | A separate EF1 tornado damage path was identified which tracked into Bains... LA. This tornado occurred west of the long-tracked tornado that impacted Spillman... LA. |
April 10, 2024 8:10 AM CT | UNK | 3 NNW St. Francisville | LA | Start point- NWS Survey team determined an EF1 tornado... estimated peak with winds around 110 mph began crossing Highway 61 north of St. Francisville and in the area of Bains. The tornado caused mainly tree damage included snapped branches and trunks... with some powerline damage along Bains Road... north to Sage Hill Road. Many rural roads had trees covering them as the tornado continued northeast into rural areas east of highway 61... with scattered areas of powerline damage. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 10, 2024 Lafayette, LA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Lafayette, LA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lafayette, LA region as the April 10, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Feb 11, 2024 through Apr 9, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 9, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
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