Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lafayette, LA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 7, 2023 event.
View the September 7, 2023 Lafayette, LA hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Impact Area and Population for the Lafayette, LA Hail Map
The September 7, 2023 hail swath map for Lafayette, LA covers approximately 2,060 square miles and includes an estimated 96,609 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 861 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 38,541 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 760 sq mi | 38,541 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 861 sq mi | 32,504 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 259 sq mi | 8,458 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 116 sq mi | 7,281 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 42 sq mi | 6,965 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 1,758 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 sq mi | 536 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 432 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2 sq mi | 134 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lafayette, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Lafayette, LA, HailGeeks estimates 57,345 single-family homes, 989 townhomes, and 8,954 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 22,954 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 22,954 | 413 | 4,123 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 18,716 | 275 | 2,300 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,090 | 43 | 644 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,280 | 57 | 565 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,356 | 126 | 930 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,351 | 74 | 312 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 284 | 0 | 51 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 247 | 0 | 26 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 67 | 1 | 3 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Lafayette, LA region. St. Landry Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 16,118 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 26 cities near Lafayette, LA. Leonville, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 504 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 Lafayette, LA hail map spans 48 ZIP codes. ZIP 70570 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 10,970.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 7, 2023 hail map for Lafayette, LA currently list 1 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2023 6:07 PM CT |
1.50 in | Oberlin | LA | Reports of ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail from 911 center. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2023 7:38 PM CT | Leonville | LA | Reports of trees down in Leonville. | |
September 7, 2023 7:47 PM CT | 6 NW Washington | LA | Reports of trees down... damaged tin roofs... and of a fireplace stack that was knocked down in Grand Prairie. | |
September 7, 2023 8:04 PM CT | Grand Coteau | LA | Reports of property damage and power outages. |
| 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 September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 20, 2023 through Sep 5, 2023, 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 Sep 5, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lafayette, LA
Not sure whether the September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 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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