Hail Swath Map Preview
The New Orleans, LA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 10 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 15, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the New Orleans, LA Hail Map
The May 15, 2022 hail swath map for New Orleans, LA covers approximately 430 square miles and includes an estimated 106,119 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 182 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 43,675 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 182 sq mi | 43,675 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 133 sq mi | 20,676 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 44 sq mi | 7,778 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 31 sq mi | 16,197 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 16 sq mi | 13,292 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 1,747 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12 sq mi | 2,689 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 65 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the New Orleans, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 15, 2022 hail swath map area for New Orleans, LA, HailGeeks estimates 45,842 single-family homes, 2,951 townhomes, and 12,278 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 19,507 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 19,507 | 1,036 | 5,520 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,599 | 214 | 1,615 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,220 | 243 | 478 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,342 | 309 | 2,475 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,238 | 847 | 1,754 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 625 | 141 | 192 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,283 | 161 | 244 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 15, 2022 New Orleans, LA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the New Orleans, LA Hail Map
Hail from the May 15, 2022 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the New Orleans, LA region. Plaquemines Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 4,127 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. Belle Chasse, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 2,376 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 15, 2022 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 May 15, 2022 New Orleans, LA hail map spans 19 ZIP codes. ZIP 70037 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,562.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 15, 2022 hail map for New Orleans, LA currently list 10 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2022 4:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSW Belle Chasse | LA | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 15, 2022 4:38 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 E Belle Chasse | LA | PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL NEAR 2 IN DIAMETER NEAR THE BRAITHWAITE FERRY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE MS RIVER. |
May 15, 2022 4:38 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 SSW Belle Chasse | LA | PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN CEDAR GROVE. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
May 15, 2022 4:40 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 ENE Belle Chasse | LA | PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL SHOWING 2 INCH HAIL IN BELLE CHASE. |
May 15, 2022 4:43 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 SSW Belle Chasse | LA | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.). |
May 15, 2022 4:45 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 ENE Timberlane | LA | HAIL TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS REPORTED JUST SOUTHEAST OF TERRYTOWN. |
May 15, 2022 4:46 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 SSW Belle Chasse | LA | PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HWY 23 NEAR THE BELLE CHASE NAS ENTRANCE. |
May 15, 2022 4:46 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 SSW Belle Chasse | LA | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.). HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NOW BEING REPORTED FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES ON THE BELLE CHASSE NAS. |
May 15, 2022 4:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ENE Belle Chasse | LA | PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA IN BELLE CHASSE. |
May 15, 2022 4:54 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SSW Timberlane | LA | VIDEO OF QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL FALLING ALONG STONEBRIGDE COUNTRY CLUB. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 15, 2022 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 May 15, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 5, 2022 through May 14, 2022, 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 14, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near New Orleans, LA
Not sure whether the May 15, 2022 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 May 15, 2022 New Orleans, LA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the New Orleans, 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 15, 2022 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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