Hail in ZIP 71457
Near Natchitoches, LA. Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in this area on 23 days since October 2020. That is more than 96% of US ZIP code areas.
The largest radar estimate was 3 inches on December 9, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was August 18, 2025. 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2023 | 3 in |
| May 9, 2024 | 2.3 in |
| June 10, 2022 | 2.15 in |
| August 27, 2023 | 1.45 in |
| July 16, 2023 | 1.4 in |
| April 13, 2021 | 1.35 in |
Ground reports
Storm spotters and weather offices logged 6 hail reports near here since October 2020, and 23 tornadoes started near here since 1950.
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