HailEvidence → Oil City, LA → 2026-05-08
Did it hail in Oil City, LA on May 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Oil City, LA on May 8, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar 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 Oil City on 2026-05-08
Distances are from the Oil City city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 1.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 05:30 UTC | 2 N Uncertain, Harrison | SPC · preliminary |
9 mi, hail: “A picture of half dollar size hail that fell near Uncertain was posted to social media. (SHV)”
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 — $29 Oil City hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12