January 1956 storm reports: hail, wind and tornadoes
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In January 1956, 2 hail, 2 damaging-wind and 2 tornado reports were logged on 6 storm days across 5 states. The largest hail reported was 2.00″ (hen egg size) in Plaquemines Parish, LA on January 22, 1956. The most hail reports came on January 22, 1956 (1).
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports. Data through November 6, 2026. Methodology
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Source: National Storms (nationalstorms.com), CC BY 4.0, data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports.
Biggest storm days of January 1956
| Day | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1956 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
| Jan 22, 1956 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00″ | 1 |
| Jan 28, 1956 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jan 29, 1956 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
| Jan 30, 1956 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jan 31, 1956 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.75″ | 1 |
Largest hail reported in January 1956
| Day | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1956 | 2.00″ (hen egg) | Plaquemines Parish, LA |
| Jan 31, 1956 | 1.75″ (golf ball) | Harris County, TX |
Storm reports by state, January 1956
Every storm day in January 1956
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