Lake Charles, LA 05-03-2017

Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Lake Charles, LA, Lufkin, TX and Nacogdoches, TX on May 3, 2017. This hail storm was traveling SE at 9 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 7 hour(s). There were 25 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.75″ and an average hail size of 1.44″. We estimate that 78,263 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find widespread roof damage, broken glass and automobile bodywork damage in well populated areas.

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25 spotters reported up to 2.75″ hail hitting the ground.

Hail Size

Avg 1.44″

Max 2.75″

Hail Volume (DHI)

Avg 3.68

Max 8.45

Impact Scale

Population: 171,960 | Housing Units: 78,263 | Duration: 7 Hours

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May 3, 2017

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Lake Charles, LA 05-03-2017

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