HailEvidence → Laplace, LA → 2026-05-08
Did it hail in Laplace, LA on May 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Laplace, LA on May 8, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Laplace on 2026-05-08
Distances are from the Laplace city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 20:15 UTC | New Sarpy, St. Charles | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Wind | 58 mph | 20:17 UTC | 1 SW New Sarpy, St. Charles | SPC · preliminary |
8.2 mi, hail: “Public report of ping pong ball sized hail. Time estimated by radar. (LIX)”
8.4 mi, wind: “Measured by a vessel at MM 124 on the Mississippi River. (LIX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-08?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12