Hail history for Allen Parish, LA

Allen Parish has 77 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on March 27, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 77 since 1972

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · March 27, 2009

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Allen Parish

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Allen Parish's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 77 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
January 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
May 3, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Allen Parish.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 6, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch hail was reported in Indian Village.

August 26, 2009 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Allen Parish Sheriff Office employee reported hail large than golf ball size in Elizabeth.

March 27, 2009 · 4.0″ (softball)

KPLC-TV reported hail up to grapefruit size fell along Bel Fire Tower Road west of Reeves. Car windows were broken out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	17	34	18	6

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Allen Parish

Has it ever hailed in Allen Parish?

Yes — 77 hail events have been recorded for Allen Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Allen Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Allen Parish, LA is March 15, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Allen Parish?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on March 27, 2009. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.