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 0 public hail reports, 30 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 13, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The May 13, 2024 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 3,410 square miles and includes an estimated 304,507 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,476 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 157,573 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,292 sq mi | 91,083 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,476 sq mi | 157,573 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 383 sq mi | 33,140 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 149 sq mi | 17,699 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 94 sq mi | 3,956 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 12 sq mi | 899 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 157 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 13, 2024 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 164,099 single-family homes, 4,962 townhomes, and 52,338 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 91,217 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 51,778 | 1,194 | 13,143 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 91,217 | 2,853 | 25,363 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,896 | 488 | 9,026 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5,916 | 420 | 4,554 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,868 | 6 | 194 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 389 | 1 | 58 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 35 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Hail from the May 13, 2024 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Lafayette, LA region. St. Landry Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 3,052 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 49 cities near Lafayette, LA. Baton Rouge, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 28,927 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 13, 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 May 13, 2024 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 89 ZIP codes. ZIP 70586 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,322.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 13, 2024 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 0 public hail reports, 30 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2024 5:33 PM CT | Mermentau | LA | Power pole blown down. | |
May 13, 2024 5:38 PM CT | Jennings | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 5:49 PM CT | Crowley | LA | Several vehicles blown off the road due to winds. | |
May 13, 2024 5:52 PM CT | Rayne | LA | Roof damage to acadia chiroprctic. | |
May 13, 2024 5:59 PM CT | 1 ESE Duson | LA | Large piece of sheet metal was ripped from a structure and wrapped around a power pole. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 13, 2024 6:05 PM CT | 2 N Rayne | LA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
May 13, 2024 6:07 PM CT | 1 N Scott | LA | Photos received of damage to a home. Shed roof was blown off... porch post was knocked down and multiple trees blown over. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 13, 2024 6:13 PM CT | 4 N Maurice | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:14 PM CT | 4 SW Lafayette | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:30 PM CT | 2 S New Iberia | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:30 PM CT | 2 SE Cecilia | LA | Public reports two buildings with roof damage. One causing partial collapse of structure. Other building sustained similar damage to lesser extent. This damage from Thunderstorm wind gusts occurred near N barn rd and Grandpoint Hwy. | |
May 13, 2024 6:35 PM CT | Saint Martinville | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:36 PM CT | 2 N Rayne | LA | Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:43 PM CT | 3 E Cankton | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:56 PM CT | 3 ENE Grosse Tete | LA | Trees down along I-10 east of Grosse Tete. | |
May 13, 2024 6:56 PM CT | 2 SW Scott | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 13, 2024 6:56 PM CT | 4 SW Plaquemine | LA | Multiple trees uprooted and snapped in Crescent... with minor damage to a couple of homes. | |
May 13, 2024 7:01 PM CT | 2 NNW Grosse Tete | LA | Roof and carport damage. | |
May 13, 2024 7:03 PM CT | 3 ENE Erwinville | LA | *** 1 FATAL... 2 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ENE Erwinville. Tree down on Mobile home on Rougon Rd. Additional information added with respect to injuries and fatality. | |
May 13, 2024 7:03 PM CT | Erwinville | LA | Widespread tree damage across Erwinville. | |
May 13, 2024 7:06 PM CT | 1 N Port Allen | LA | Tree down and fence damage. | |
May 13, 2024 7:11 PM CT | 4 SSW Baker | LA | Structural damage to a business off of Scenic Hwy and Robin St. | |
May 13, 2024 7:14 PM CT | 1 WNW Baker | LA | Tree down on a car. | |
May 13, 2024 6:10 PM CT | 60 mph | 4 SW Lafayette | LA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 13, 2024 6:11 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 NNW Carencro | LA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 13, 2024 6:15 PM CT | 80 mph | 1 SSE Lafayette | LA | Observer with weather station recorded 80 mph wind gusts near intersection of S college rd and Bendel Rd. |
May 13, 2024 6:19 PM CT | 79 mph | 2 ESE Lafayette | LA | ASOS station KLFT Lafayette. |
May 13, 2024 6:26 PM CT | 74 mph | 4 SSE Cade | LA | AWOS station KARA 4 SSE Cade. |
May 13, 2024 7:05 PM CT | 63 mph | 1 NW Erwinville | LA | Community center in Erwinville measured a wind gust of 63 mph. |
May 13, 2024 7:10 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 SSE Port Allen | LA | Tiger Stadium measured a wind gust of 60 mph. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2024 6:22 PM CT | UNK | 1 SSW Cecilia | LA | A tornado touched down just west of Bayou Teche causing tree damage. The tornado then tracked across southern portions of Cecilia... crossed I-10... and into Henderson damaging numerous homes... several businesses and downing many trees. Damage consisted of severe roof damage... rolled manufactured homes and RVs... destroyed outbuildings... and at least one partial wall collapse to a structure. The roof was removed from Pats Edgewater Inn. Additional tree and powerline damage was noted in these areas as the tornado reached peak intensity of EF2 120 MPH. The tornado finally pushed east into Henderson Lake/Atchafalaya Basin where it likely ended. There is some uncertainty as to how far the tornado tracked into the basin... due to lack of access. Drone footage provided did not give indication that the tornado continued into the Basin... however... satellite imagery may be needed to finalize this possibility. |
May 13, 2024 6:39 PM CT | UNK | 7 WSW Ramah | LA | An EF-0 tornado was confirmed to have tracked south of Interstate 10 over primarily rural lands of the Atchafalaya Basin. High resolution satellite imagery depicted a scalloped swath of tree damage associated with a strong circulation within a line of thunderstorms. Some uprooted trees and large branches were identified via ground survey where this tornado crossed Atchafalaya Basin Levee Rd... the only road that could be accessed to assess its intensity. |
May 13, 2024 6:43 PM CT | UNK | 1 NNE Livonia | LA | NWS Survey team determined an EF-0 tornado... with peak estimated winds of 85 mph impacted portions of Frisco in Pointe Coupee Parish. This small tornado caused damage to trailers... a few homes... and numerous hardwood trees in a narrow swath from Highway 78... north to Parlange Lane in the Frisco area. Further track information from satellite analysis might lead to changes in the estimated track in future updates. |
May 13, 2024 6:54 PM CT | UNK | 4 SW Plaquemine | LA | NWS survey team determined an EF-0 tornado... with peak winds of 85 mph impacted portions of Crescent in Iberville Parish. This tornado touched down near Guilotta Lane... where it mainly damaged trees along Bayou Rd. A few homes had damage to their roof as it went to the north of Crescent Elementary School. The tornado then crossed Bayou Plaquemine before going over Bayou Jacob Rd. Numerous trees were uprooted north of Bayou Jacob Rd near Dozier Rd. Trees were snapped in a convergent pattern here... which supports tornadic winds. The tornado crossed Bayou Jacob Rd again... uprooting more trees in its path before lifting shortly after. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 13, 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 May 13, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 8, 2024 through May 12, 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 May 12, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
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