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 2.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 7, 2023 event.
View the September 7, 2023 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA Hail Map
The September 7, 2023 hail swath map for New Orleans, LA covers approximately 2,076 square miles and includes an estimated 406,148 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 833 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 145,351 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 596 sq mi | 102,287 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 833 sq mi | 145,351 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 395 sq mi | 110,116 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 134 sq mi | 39,752 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 56 sq mi | 4,084 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 32 sq mi | 3,098 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 16 sq mi | 283 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 8 sq mi | 1,096 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 3 sq mi | 43 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 3 sq mi | 38 |
Get a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal and whether the September 7, 2023 New Orleans, LA hail event may have reached your area.
Housing Exposure Inside the New Orleans, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 7, 2023 hail swath map area for New Orleans, LA, HailGeeks estimates 184,806 single-family homes, 9,796 townhomes, and 63,473 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 67,033 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 46,126 | 2,396 | 15,198 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 67,033 | 4,090 | 24,532 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 49,541 | 2,648 | 18,851 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17,963 | 525 | 4,414 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,841 | 64 | 236 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,533 | 49 | 157 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 142 | 9 | 13 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 599 | 6 | 61 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 15 | 5 | 6 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 13 | 4 | 5 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the New Orleans, LA region. Ascension Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,588 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 63 cities near New Orleans, LA. Ponchatoula, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 2,899 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 New Orleans, LA hail map spans 74 ZIP codes. ZIP 70778 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 946.
Check your ZIP in seconds to see whether hail activity from the September 7, 2023 New Orleans, LA event was mapped near your area.
Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 7, 2023 hail map for New Orleans, LA currently list 0 public hail reports, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2023 4:00 PM CT | 7 WNW Covington | LA | Tree down on Hwy. 1077 and multiple reports of damage in the Spring Lakes subdivision including a downed fence... a large outdoor playground destroyed and multiple tree limbs broken. | |
September 7, 2023 4:16 PM CT | 6 WNW Madisonville | LA | Broadcast media relayed pictures of trees down in the Bedico area. | |
September 7, 2023 5:48 PM CT | 1 ENE Hahnville | LA | Tree down on trailer in Hahnville. | |
September 7, 2023 6:04 PM CT | 2 SE Prairieville | LA | Tree down near Germany and Airline. | |
September 7, 2023 6:24 PM CT | 1 NNW Gray | LA | Tree down on home on West Main St. | |
September 7, 2023 6:28 PM CT | 1 NW Bayou Cane | LA | Tree down in powerlines on Shady Oaks Ct in Houma. | |
September 7, 2023 6:28 PM CT | 2 NNW Bayou Cane | LA | Tree down near West Park Ave and Hampton. | |
September 7, 2023 6:36 PM CT | 2 SSW Bayou Cane | LA | Metal roof removed on Venture Blvd. | |
September 7, 2023 6:48 PM CT | 4 NNW Montegut | LA | Power lines down on Hwy 55 in Bourg. |
| 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 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 September 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 18, 2023 through Aug 28, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 3.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 28, 2023.
If none of these related New Orleans, LA hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader New Orleans, LA region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near New Orleans, LA
Not sure whether the September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023 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.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the September 7, 2023 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
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 New Orleans, LA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the September 7, 2023 New Orleans, LA hail event.