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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the December 28, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The December 28, 2024 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 1,423 square miles and includes an estimated 30,953 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 690 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 18,016 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 690 sq mi | 12,224 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 679 sq mi | 18,016 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 54 sq mi | 713 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the December 28, 2024 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 17,119 single-family homes, 289 townhomes, and 3,633 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 9,784 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,982 | 135 | 1,155 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,784 | 152 | 2,464 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 353 | 2 | 14 |
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Counties Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Hail from the December 28, 2024 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Lafayette, LA region. East Baton Rouge Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 8,990 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 10 cities near Lafayette, LA. Baton Rouge, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 7,768 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the December 28, 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 December 28, 2024 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 32 ZIP codes. ZIP 70549 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,175.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the December 28, 2024 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 28, 2024 7:00 AM CT | 5 WNW Slaughter | LA | Thunderstorms downed trees across powerlines throughout East Feliciana Parish with most areas west of Slaughter without power. | |
December 28, 2024 5:04 PM CT | Turkey Creek | LA | Muliple public reports of trees down around the Turkey Creek community. | |
December 28, 2024 5:05 PM CT | Saint Landry | LA | Received a report of possible tornado damage at the Cleco Plant in St. Landry. | |
December 28, 2024 5:09 PM CT | 3 ESE Saint Landry | LA | Power Poles down possible tornado. | |
December 28, 2024 5:15 PM CT | 6 SE Saint Landry | LA | Received reports of power lines and fences down in the Whiteville community. | |
December 28, 2024 5:34 PM CT | 7 SW Lettsworth | LA | Trees reported down on Middle Bayou Road. | |
December 28, 2024 5:50 PM CT | 4 W Branch | LA | Reports of power lines down in the vicinity of Providence and White Oak Highways near the Branch community. | |
December 28, 2024 5:50 PM CT | 4 W Branch | LA | Power Line down. | |
December 28, 2024 6:15 PM CT | 4 S Simmesport | LA | Wind damage with possible tornado. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 28, 2024 5:06 PM CT | UNK | 2 ESE Saint Landry | LA | Tornado started in the St. Landry community where it damaged and snapped some hardwood trees. It continued southeast across farm road and hwy 29. Powerlines were damaged near St. Louis. Trees were damaged along a line extending southeast to hwy 71. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the December 28, 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 December 28, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 25, 2024 through Dec 26, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Dec 26, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
Not sure whether the December 28, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the December 28, 2024 Lafayette, LA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Lafayette, LA region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the December 28, 2024 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the December 28, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Lafayette, LA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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