Hail history for Assumption Parish, LA

Assumption Parish has 13 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 12 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 20, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 13 since 1977

1″ or larger 12 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 20, 2023

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 Assumption Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 13 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 1, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 20, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 20, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 13, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
March 7, 1998	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

December 1, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Picture of large hail estimated to be around golf ball size near Labadieville. Relayed by broadcast media.

June 20, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Picture of hail at least 2 inches in diameter, possibly larger, in Labadieville. Relayed via social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	4	0	1	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 Assumption Parish

Has it ever hailed in Assumption Parish?

Yes — 13 hail events have been recorded for Assumption Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 12 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Assumption Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Assumption Parish, LA is December 1, 2023, 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 Assumption Parish?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 20, 2023. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.