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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Belle Chasse, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Belle Chasse, LA from April 22, 1979 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70037 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Belle Chasse, LA · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Belle Chasse, LA

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA IN BELLE CHASSE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Belle Chasse, LA
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 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.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HWY 23 NEAR THE BELLE CHASE NAS ENTRANCE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS REPORTED JUST SOUTHEAST OF TERRYTOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Timberlane, LA
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL SHOWING 2 INCH HAIL IN BELLE CHASE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Belle Chasse, LA
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN CEDAR GROVE. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL NEAR 2 IN DIAMETER NEAR THE BRAITHWAITE FERRY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE MS RIVER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Belle Chasse, LA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2019
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Chasse, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 23, 2014
6:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported south of Belle Chasse.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Belle Chasse, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 406 and Highway 23.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NNE Sone Chasse, LA
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2010
1:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observer at KNBG...NAS New Orleans...reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Nbg)Nas New Orleans, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1992
12:06 PM CST
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1982
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Belle Chasse, LA

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to siding on a house in Braithwaite from thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Belle Chasse, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2026
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees... power lines... and carports damaged on multiple streets along Barriere Road. Video shared by media also showed strong straight line winds impacting the neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Belle Chasse, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
2:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports trees and tree branches down on several streets in Belle Chasse. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Belle Chasse, LA
59 mph
May 7, 2025
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KNBG Belle Chasse reports wind gust of 51 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC OBSERVES THUNDERSTORM WIND CAUSING LARGE TREE LIMB TO FALL IN FRONT OF VEHICLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Belle Chasse, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS POWER POLES AND LINES DOWN AND ROOF BLOWN OFF ONTO HIGHWAY 23. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS SEVERAL TREES DOWN... PATIOS BLOWN... POLES AND WIRES DOWN IN BELLE CHASSE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Chasse, LA
66 mph
Oct 26, 2019
9:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KNBG NEW ORLEANS NAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
69 mph
Apr 27, 2015
9:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down and some awnings blown off buildings at Belle Chasse Naval Air Station. A few trees and large branches were also blown down in areas just east of the Naval Air Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Nbg)Nas New Orleans, LA
62 mph
Jun 14, 2012
1:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NAS New Orleans reported a second wind gust of 54 knots from 180 degrees at 26 after the hour.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Nbg)Nas New Orleans, LA
62 mph
Jun 14, 2012
1:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NAS New Orleans measured a wind gust of 54 knots from 200 degrees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Nbg)Nas New Orleans, LA
100 mph
Mar 29, 2011
6:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage in Belle Chasse was in line with the storm in the Gretna area. Trees and power lines were blown down and structures received minor damage. A NWS Storm Survey showed straight line winds of 100 mph and were associated with a strong inflow notch radar signature.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belle Chasse, LA
100 mph
Mar 29, 2011
6:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A government building was damaged at 8056 Highway 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: .82 NE Sone Chasse, LA
100 mph
Mar 29, 2011
6:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Plaquemines Parish Government office measured a wind gust of 100 mph at the end of Avenue G and Main Street near Plaquemines Pride.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 WNW Port Nickel, LA
100 mph
Mar 29, 2011
6:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A commercial building along Avenue A and Highway 23 was damaged. The front door was ripped off. Five employees toook shelter in a closet during the event.
NWS Wind Report Location: .77 E Sone Chasse, LA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Belle Chasse, LA

4 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2016
4:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BASED ON EYEWITNESS RESIDENT REPORT...A LARGE OAK TREE WAS TWISTED AT THE TRUNK. A 14 INCH DIAMETER PECAN TREE WAS TWISTED AND TOPPED OFF. DAMAGE AREA CONFINED TO ABOUT ONE CITY BLOCK NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ON E ST PETERS STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH EF-0 GUSTNADO ALONG LEADING EDGE OF SQUALL LINE WITH WINDS ESTIMATED 75 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Belle Chasse, LA
F0 category
May 4, 2006
1:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was observed to briefly touch down in a marsh across from the Belle Chasse Naval Air Station.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Belle Chasse, LA
F0 category
Jun 30, 2005
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down on the Belle Chasse Naval Air Station grounds causing only minor damage to trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Belle Chasse, LA
F0 category
Nov 2, 2004
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado's circulation was felt at a middle school. Several car winds were blown out, doors were pulled open, and some insulation was pulled from the ceiling into the classroom.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Belle Chasse, LA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Belle Chasse, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,046
Households4,162
Housing units4,468
Income
Median household income$96,381
$100k+ households57.0%
$150k+ households27.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,560
Attached single-family135
Small multifamily424
Large multifamily33
Mobile homes316
Housing mix
Single-family share79.7%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share10.2%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,219
Renter-occupied943
Vacant units306
Home value & age
Median home value$361,800
Owner homes $300k+62.6%
Owner homes $500k+24.6%
Owner homes $750k+7.9%
Median year built1987
Older-home share40.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,075
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Belle Chasse have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 29 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Belle Chasse, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Belle Chasse?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Belle Chasse, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Belle Chasse, LA on May 15, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in Belle Chasse — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Belle Chasse and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Belle Chasse — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Belle Chasse address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Belle Chasse — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Belle Chasse address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Belle Chasse — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Belle Chasse, LA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Belle Chasse, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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