West Monroe, LA Hail Storm – June 2026

West Monroe, LA experienced a concluded hail event on June 22–23, 2026, producing peak hail up to 2.22 inches and a mix of radar-detected and NWS-warning-only alerts. The storm produced 18 NWS alerts as it moved through the metro warning area overnight into late evening.

What Happened

The sequence began at 11:03 PM CDT on June 22 and continued through 10:25 PM CDT on June 23, with 18 separate NWS alerts issued for the West Monroe warning area. Dual-polarization radar detected hail signatures on five alerts, including detections at 11:03 PM CDT (June 22), 4:22 AM CDT, 5:17 AM CDT, 9:03 AM CDT, and 3:08 PM CDT (June 23). Those radar-derived signatures registered a range of larger returns across the metro. The remaining 13 alerts were NWS warning only, many reporting smaller hail sizes or no hail while warnings remained in effect.

Radar-derived hail signatures were intermittent through mid-morning and re-developed in the late afternoon into early evening. The alert sequence shows concentrated radar detections in the pre-dawn and mid-afternoon time windows, with sustained NWS warning polygons extending the coverage well beyond the strongest radar returns. Field verification is limited in the public alert stream; radar-detected signatures and the NWS warning area together define where hail risk was reported and where follow-up inspections are recommended.

Damage Assessment

Radar detections across the event recorded hail signatures from roughly 0.75 inch to 1.85 inch at multiple times, while NWS-warning-only alerts included several reports of smaller or no hail. Hail this size range in the West Monroe warning area is capable of producing measurable damage to exposed assets.

For residential properties, expect granule loss and bruising on aged asphalt shingles where larger signatures tracked across neighborhoods. For commercial roofing, impact to low-slope membrane and metal panels can occur where returns were strongest. Vehicles left outdoors in the warning area are susceptible to denting on body panels and broken glass on larger impacts. Inspect skylights, solar arrays, HVAC units, and siding along the paths covered by the warning polygons and radar signatures for impact marks and compromised seals.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and triage. Conduct a roof and exterior survey using a walk-around first — avoid unnecessary ladder work until roof stability and weather conditions are confirmed. For roofs with suspected hail impact, document each claim position with GPS, dated photographs including a scale reference, and notes that reference the West Monroe NWS warning area and the alert time window. Tag images with location coordinates and estimated impact size where possible.

For repairs, separate temporary mitigation from permanent replacement. Use tarps only for active leaks and note tarp location and size in documentation. When preparing scopes and estimates, itemize shingle replacement versus spot repairs and include pre- and post-repair photos. Coordinate with property owners and insurers on inspection timing to reduce duplicate work. Purchase the Strike Map for a precise radar-derived hail track and damage zone mapping across the West Monroe warning area.