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 2.00". There are 14 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 6, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The May 6, 2025 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 2,667 square miles and includes an estimated 174,026 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,039 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 73,841 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 968 sq mi | 54,640 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,039 sq mi | 73,841 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 333 sq mi | 29,199 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 167 sq mi | 10,365 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 93 sq mi | 4,012 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 58 sq mi | 1,845 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 6 sq mi | 51 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 4 sq mi | 73 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 6, 2025 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 104,029 single-family homes, 2,822 townhomes, and 24,183 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 40,007 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 33,163 | 1,046 | 8,207 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 40,007 | 1,096 | 11,322 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 20,551 | 355 | 2,116 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,690 | 286 | 1,870 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,708 | 25 | 339 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 857 | 10 | 329 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 29 | 3 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 6, 2025 Lafayette, LA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
Hail from the May 6, 2025 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Lafayette, LA region. Acadia Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 12,629 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 39 cities near Lafayette, LA. New Iberia, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 9,890 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 6, 2025 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 6, 2025 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 65 ZIP codes. ZIP 70526 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,568.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 6, 2025 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 14 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2025 11:07 AM CT |
1.75 in | 7 ESE Morse | LA | Photos received of golf ball size hail at Lyons Point. Time estimated by radar. |
May 6, 2025 11:09 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NNE Branch | LA | Social media photo of quarter size hail at Branch. |
May 6, 2025 11:13 AM CT |
1.50 in | 4 SW Rayne | LA | Photo received of quarter to ping pong ball size hail at Crowley. |
May 6, 2025 11:28 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Duson | LA | Social media photo of quarter size hail at Duson. |
May 6, 2025 11:40 AM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NNW New Iberia | LA | FB photo showing large ping pong to golf ball size hail scattered around the Cane Run Golf Course. |
May 6, 2025 11:42 AM CT |
1.50 in | 3 ENE New Iberia | LA | Photo received of ping pong size hail. Time estimated by radar. |
May 6, 2025 11:42 AM CT |
1.00 in | Loreauville | LA | Photo received of quarter size hail in Loreauville. Time estimated by radar. |
May 6, 2025 11:59 AM CT |
1.25 in | 5 S Scott | LA | Broadcast media reports hail in west Lafayette. |
May 6, 2025 12:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ENE New Iberia | LA | Social Media report of quarter size hail. |
May 6, 2025 12:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | Loreauville | LA | Corrects previous hail report from Loreauville. Social media report of quarter size hail in Loreauville. |
May 6, 2025 12:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Loreauville | LA | Social media report of quarter size hail in Loreauville. |
May 6, 2025 1:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Bayou Sorrel | LA | Iberville Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness relayed multiple reports of quarter sized hail in Bayou Sorrel. |
May 6, 2025 2:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Gardere | LA | Broadcast media reports quarter sized hail at Lexington Estates in Baton Rouge. |
May 6, 2025 7:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | Grand Coteau | LA | Emergency manager reports quarter size hail in Grand Coteau. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2025 7:20 PM CT | 2 NE Grand Coteau | LA | Emergency manager reports numerous trees down between Sunset and Leonville. | |
May 6, 2025 8:18 PM CT | 1 N Mire | LA | Report of a carport blown down onto a vehicle. Carport destroyed. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 6, 2025 8:45 PM CT | 1 SW Oakdale | LA | FB report of large trees blown down near Oakdale. |
| 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 6, 2025 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 6, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 31, 2025 through May 2, 2025, 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 May 2, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
Not sure whether the May 6, 2025 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 May 6, 2025 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.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 6, 2025 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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