Hail in ZIP 70601
Near Lake Charles, LA. Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in this area on 7 days since October 2020. That is more than 73% of US ZIP code areas.
The largest radar estimate was 2.2 inches on June 23, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was July 1, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2023 | 2.2 in |
| May 13, 2024 | 1.45 in |
| July 22, 2023 | 1.3 in |
| July 1, 2026 | 1.2 in |
| June 22, 2023 | 1.15 in |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.15 in |
Ground reports
Storm spotters and weather offices logged 6 hail reports near here since October 2020, and 19 tornadoes started near here since 1950.
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