December 1962 storm reports: hail, wind and tornadoes
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In December 1962, 4 hail, 1 damaging-wind and 2 tornado reports were logged on 3 storm days across 3 states. The largest hail reported was 3.00″ (teacup size) in Ascension Parish, LA on December 3, 1962. The most hail reports came on December 3, 1962 (3).
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports. Data through November 6, 2026. Methodology
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4hail reports
1wind reports
2tornado reports
3.00″largest hail
3storm days
Source: National Storms (nationalstorms.com), CC BY 4.0, data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports.
Biggest storm days of December 1962
| Day | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 1962 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.00″ | 2 |
| Dec 1, 1962 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.75″ | 1 |
| Dec 2, 1962 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 1 |
Largest hail reported in December 1962
| Day | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 1962 | 3.00″ (teacup) | Ascension Parish, LA |
| Dec 1, 1962 | 1.75″ (golf ball) | Reeves County, TX |
| Dec 3, 1962 | 1.75″ (golf ball) | Smith County, MS |
| Dec 3, 1962 | 0.75″ (penny) | West Baton Rouge Parish, LA |
Storm reports by state, December 1962
| State | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| Louisiana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00″ |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.75″ |
Every storm day in December 1962
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