Hail history for Ascension Parish, LA

Ascension Parish has 39 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on December 3, 1962.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month February

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 39 since 1956

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · December 3, 1962

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 Ascension Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 39 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 12, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
February 12, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
February 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 12, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 12, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A photo showed various sized hail ranging from quarter to ping ball size. The largest stone was oddly shaped and estimated to be near 2 inches.

February 12, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A picture showed golfball sized hail near Prairieville High School. Time estimated by radar.

February 12, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A photo showed quarter sized hail in Prairieville off Highway 73. Time estimated by radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	2	3	3	8	11	10

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 Ascension Parish

Has it ever hailed in Ascension Parish?

Yes — 39 hail events have been recorded for Ascension Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ascension Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ascension Parish, LA is March 31, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Ascension Parish?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on December 3, 1962. 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.

More Louisiana hail history

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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.