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 1.50". There are 4 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the February 4, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the New Orleans, LA Hail Map
The February 4, 2024 hail swath map for New Orleans, LA covers approximately 144 square miles and includes an estimated 42,079 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 54 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 14,832 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 54 sq mi | 14,280 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 49 sq mi | 14,832 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 18 sq mi | 3,845 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 455 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 11 sq mi | 3,313 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8 sq mi | 5,354 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the New Orleans, LA Hail Swath Map
Inside the February 4, 2024 hail swath map area for New Orleans, LA, HailGeeks estimates 16,796 single-family homes, 1,129 townhomes, and 6,582 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,500 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,500 | 357 | 1,077 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 5,780 | 716 | 2,452 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,713 | 47 | 733 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 211 | 0 | 86 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,288 | 4 | 970 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,304 | 5 | 1,264 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the February 4, 2024 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 February 4, 2024 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the New Orleans, LA region. Tangipahoa Parish, LA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 6,627 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 7 cities near New Orleans, LA. Hammond, LA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,730 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the February 4, 2024 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 February 4, 2024 New Orleans, LA hail map spans 14 ZIP codes. ZIP 70401 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,912.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the February 4, 2024 hail map for New Orleans, LA currently list 4 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
February 4, 2024 5:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Independence | LA | Picture of hail estimated to quarter-sized from social media near Independence. Time and location estimated from radar. |
February 4, 2024 6:02 PM CT |
1.75 in | Tickfaw | LA | Broadcast media photo of ping-pong ball to golf ball sized hail in Tickfaw. Time estimated from radar. |
February 4, 2024 6:07 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 WNW Hammond | LA | Viewer photo relayed via broadcast media of large hail in the north side of Hammond... estimated to be around 1.75 inches in diameter. Time estimated from radar. |
February 4, 2024 6:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ENE Hammond | LA | Picture via social media of nickel to quarter sized hail in Hammond. |
| 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 February 4, 2024 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 February 4, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Dec 1, 2023 through Feb 2, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 2, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near New Orleans, LA
Not sure whether the February 4, 2024 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 February 4, 2024 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 February 4, 2024 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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