Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lafayette, LA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The August 21, 2026 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 1,583 square miles and includes an estimated 108,044 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 664 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 46,865 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 517 sq mi | 33,916 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 664 sq mi | 46,865 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 272 sq mi | 19,311 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 97 sq mi | 4,598 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 28 sq mi | 1,705 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 5 sq mi | 1,649 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 65,818 single-family homes, 1,407 townhomes, and 9,313 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 30,225 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 20,093 | 530 | 3,415 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 30,225 | 694 | 4,533 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10,947 | 150 | 962 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,760 | 28 | 166 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 887 | 4 | 78 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 906 | 1 | 159 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 21, 2026 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 August 21, 2026 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 9,175 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 37 cities near Lafayette, LA. Breaux Bridge, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 3,038 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 21, 2026 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 August 21, 2026 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 65 ZIP codes. ZIP 70517 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,696.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 21, 2026 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 0 public hail reports, 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 21, 2026 5:41 PM CT | 7 Nw Washington | LA | Large portion of a roof of a mobile home was blown off. | |
August 21, 2026 5:56 PM CT | 2 Nnw Grosse Tete | LA | Public reported via social media trees down near Rosedale. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 21, 2026 6:55 PM CT | 1 N Opelousas | LA | Emergency manager reports multiple trees down near Opelousas. | |
August 21, 2026 6:55 PM CT | 3 Ene Lawtell | LA | Reports of multiple trees down east of Opelousas near Wisdom road. | |
August 21, 2026 7:00 PM CT | 2 Wsw Baton Rouge | LA | Large tree branch fell on a Vehicle driving on South Acadian in Baton Rouge. | |
August 21, 2026 7:08 PM CT | 2 Nw Arnaudville | LA | Emergency manager reports multiple trees down north of Arnaudville along highway 347. | |
August 21, 2026 7:09 PM CT | 2 Sse Richard | LA | Delayed report. Partial roof reported torn off home on Link Rd near Richard. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 21, 2026 7:35 PM CT | 56 mph | 2 Ese Lafayette | LA | ASOS station KLFT Lafayette. |
August 21, 2026 7:40 PM CT | 2 Ese Mire | LA | Emergency manager reports a tree is blocking Guard road. | |
August 21, 2026 7:42 PM CT | 1 Ese Lafayette | LA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Lafayette. Reports of 4 inch tree down near 114 New Center drive Lafayette. | |
August 21, 2026 7:42 PM CT | 1 Ese Lafayette | LA | Reports of 4 inch tree down 0.25 miles west of the Lafayette airport. | |
August 21, 2026 7:44 PM CT | 64 mph | 2 Se Mire | LA | Personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 64 mph. |
August 21, 2026 7:50 PM CT | 54 mph | 3 Ne Crowley | LA | Mesonet station LSU03 Crowley. |
August 21, 2026 8:04 PM CT | 76 mph | 4 Sse Cade | LA | AWOS station KARA 4 SSE Cade. |
August 21, 2026 8:12 PM CT | 3 Ese New Iberia | LA | Emergency manager reports a down tree causing an auto accident at the intersection of Nelson Canal Road and Old Spanish trail. | |
August 21, 2026 8:17 PM CT | 4 Nne Lydia | LA | Numerous trees down. A few fell on homes causing roof damage. Also_ cane fields were laid down from the downburst winds. | |
August 21, 2026 8:22 PM CT | Mermentau | LA | Picture of powerline down in Mermentau off of HWY 190. | |
August 21, 2026 8:27 PM CT | 7 Ssw Abbeville | LA | Tree limbs down from straight line wind gusts. |
| 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 August 21, 2026 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 August 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 21, 2026 through Aug 8, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 8, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
Not sure whether the August 21, 2026 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 August 21, 2026 Lafayette, 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 August 21, 2026 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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