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 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 35 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The May 16, 2024 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 5,183 square miles and includes an estimated 308,179 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 2,514 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 173,641 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,838 sq mi | 88,021 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,514 sq mi | 173,641 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 673 sq mi | 40,655 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 121 sq mi | 4,309 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 32 sq mi | 1,290 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 263 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 16, 2024 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 164,693 single-family homes, 4,386 townhomes, and 44,966 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 95,675 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 43,568 | 1,349 | 14,498 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 95,675 | 2,325 | 24,960 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 22,165 | 666 | 5,031 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,271 | 46 | 330 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 821 | 0 | 142 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 193 | 0 | 5 |
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Counties Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Hail from the May 16, 2024 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Lafayette, LA region. St. Martin Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 12,817 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 58 cities near Lafayette, LA. Morgan City, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 3,379 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 16, 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 16, 2024 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 92 ZIP codes. ZIP 70380 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,336.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2024 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 0 public hail reports, 35 public wind reports, and 0 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 16, 2024 6:53 PM CT | 6 SSW Oakdale | LA | Photo of numerous power poles snapped off on Hwy 165 from storms south of Oakdale. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 6:57 PM CT | Oberlin | LA | Report of a tree down along hwy 26 south of Oberlin. | |
May 16, 2024 9:24 PM CT | 2 S Cankton | LA | Numerous large branches snapped near Vatican. | |
May 16, 2024 9:28 PM CT | 3 W Carencro | LA | Numerous branches snapped... some trees snapped and uprooted. | |
May 16, 2024 9:28 PM CT | 3 N Scott | LA | Numerous branches snapped near Ossun. | |
May 16, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 2 E Cankton | LA | Large tree snapped across roadway. | |
May 16, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 2 NW Scott | LA | Branches down. | |
May 16, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 3 NNW Carencro | LA | Large tree snapped. | |
May 16, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 1 WNW Scott | LA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Scott. Public submitted a photo of an uprooted tree falling on and partially crushing a small home on St Mary St. | |
May 16, 2024 9:32 PM CT | 1 W Lafayette | LA | Report of tree down in the parking lot of Raising Canes restaurant. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 9:33 PM CT | 1 WSW Lafayette | LA | Photo received of a tree snapped off in Lafayette. | |
May 16, 2024 9:36 PM CT | Lafayette | LA | Public submitted photo of power poles snapped with lines and transformers attached. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 9:37 PM CT | Slaughter | LA | Multiple trees down and blocking some roads around Slaughter. | |
May 16, 2024 9:39 PM CT | 2 NNW Carencro | LA | Corrects previous flash flood report from 2 NNW Carencro. Off duty NWS employee reports multiple large tree branches down near Carencro. | |
May 16, 2024 9:39 PM CT | 4 SW Lafayette | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 16, 2024 9:41 PM CT | 1 SSE Breaux Bridge | LA | Public photo of downed trees blocking the road. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 9:47 PM CT | Baker | LA | Trees down in Baker. Relayed via social media. | |
May 16, 2024 9:56 PM CT | 3 NW Baton Rouge | LA | Tree down on a house off of Plan Rd and N. Acadian Thwy. | |
May 16, 2024 9:56 PM CT | 2 SE Port Allen | LA | Poles blown over along Highland Rd and E Polk. | |
May 16, 2024 9:57 PM CT | 3 SSW Baton Rouge | LA | Tree down on Whitehaven. | |
May 16, 2024 9:57 PM CT | Saint Martinville | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 16, 2024 9:58 PM CT | 4 NE Saint Martinville | LA | Public reports roof blown off of home in St. Martinville. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 10:04 PM CT | Krotz Springs | LA | Local EM reports 3 homes with damage from downed trees. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 10:07 PM CT | Melville | LA | EM reported numerous trees down throughout the east side of St. Landry Parish. High winds reports in Melville area along with numerous power outages. | |
May 16, 2024 10:10 PM CT | 2 NW Carencro | LA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
May 16, 2024 10:21 PM CT | Bayou Sorrel | LA | Numerous downed trees in Bayou Sorrel near the Hwy 75 bridge. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 16, 2024 10:23 PM CT | 1 NE New Iberia | LA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 16, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 62 mph | 2 NW New Roads | LA | AWOS station KHZR New Roads. |
May 16, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 59 mph | 3 NE Crowley | LA | Mesonet station LSU03 Crowley. |
May 16, 2024 9:29 PM CT | 61 mph | 4 WSW Maurice | LA | Personal weather station reported a gust to 61 MPH with storm passage. |
May 16, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 70 mph | 4 W Broussard | LA | Media posted a video of estimated 70 MPH wind gust. Time estimated by radar. |
May 16, 2024 9:34 PM CT | 65 mph | 1 SSE Lafayette | LA | Call from the public about strong wind gust measured on a personal weather station. |
May 16, 2024 9:46 PM CT | 67 mph | 4 SSE Cade | LA | AWOS station KARA 4 SSE Cade. |
May 16, 2024 9:49 PM CT | 69 mph | 2 ESE Lafayette | LA | ASOS station KLFT Lafayette. |
May 16, 2024 10:10 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 SSE Port Allen | LA | Mesonet station 1311W LSU Tiger Stadium. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 16, 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 16, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 9, 2024 through May 13, 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 13, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
Not sure whether the May 16, 2024 Lafayette, LA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Lafayette, LA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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