HailEvidence → Red Chute, LA → 2026-05-08
Did it hail in Red Chute, LA on May 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Red Chute, 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 Red Chute on 2026-05-08
Distances are from the Red Chute city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 06:30 UTC | 4 SE Benton, Bossier | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:15 UTC | 2 SSE Benton, Bossier | SPC · preliminary |
7.6 mi, hail: “Ping Pong ball sized hail near Litton road and Parks Road intersection. (SHV)”
9.2 mi, hail: “One inch sized hail south and southeast of Benton... Louisiana. (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 Red Chute hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12