Hail Swath Map Preview
The New Orleans, LA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 15, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the New Orleans, LA Hail Map
The March 15, 2026 hail swath map for New Orleans, LA covers approximately 808 square miles and includes an estimated 159,566 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 379 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 70,944 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 298 sq mi | 64,411 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 379 sq mi | 70,944 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 112 sq mi | 24,091 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 15 sq mi | 37 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 83 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the New Orleans, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 15, 2026 hail swath map area for New Orleans, LA, HailGeeks estimates 71,047 single-family homes, 6,253 townhomes, and 25,483 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 32,057 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 28,917 | 4,022 | 12,812 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 32,057 | 1,508 | 9,695 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9,989 | 723 | 2,976 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 61 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the New Orleans, LA Hail Map
Hail from the March 15, 2026 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the New Orleans, LA region. St. Tammany Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 16,582 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 New Orleans, LA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near New Orleans, LA. Lacombe, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 285 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 15, 2026 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the March 15, 2026 New Orleans, LA hail map spans 21 ZIP codes. ZIP 70460 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,481.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 15, 2026 hail map for New Orleans, LA currently list 0 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 16, 2026 3:01 AM CT | 1 ESE Slidell | LA | Small tree down on Marsha Dr. | |
March 16, 2026 3:01 AM CT | 2 E Eden Isle | LA | Delayed report: Report of a tree down high winds caused by severe thunderstorms. Time estimated from radar. | |
March 16, 2026 3:04 AM CT | 60 mph | 6 WSW East New Orleans | LA | KNEW recorded a wind gust of 60 mph. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 15, 2026 8:31 PM CT | UNK | 3 SSE Montpelier | LA | A 65 MPH EF0 tornado touched down north of Albany... LA and tracked southeast. |
March 15, 2026 8:55 PM CT | UNK | 8 ENE Tickfaw | LA | A EF-0 tornado touched down just east of Loranger. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 15, 2026 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same New Orleans, LA region as the March 15, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Oct 23, 2025 through Feb 21, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 21, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near New Orleans, LA
Not sure whether the March 15, 2026 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 March 15, 2026 New Orleans, LA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the March 15, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the New Orleans, LA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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