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Hail history for Avoyelles Parish, LA
Avoyelles Parish has 64 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 5, 2012.
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.
When it hails in Avoyelles Parish
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Avoyelles Parish's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Avoyelles Parish.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
Several photos and reports were received from around Bunkie of hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
A report of hail to two and a half inches in diameter was received from a severe thunderstorm in Bordelonville.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Public and law enforcement reported hail up to baseball size around Bunkie with a NWS storm survey confirming the damage caused by the massive hail. Numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles received damage across the city with windows broken, roofs damaged, and various other damages sustained. The storm then moved toward the east with the last report of dime and golfball sized hail southeast of the Cottonport area.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 10 | 5 |
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 Avoyelles Parish
Has it ever hailed in Avoyelles Parish?
Yes — 64 hail events have been recorded for Avoyelles Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Avoyelles Parish?
The most recent recorded hail event for Avoyelles Parish, LA is May 20, 2025, 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 Avoyelles Parish?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 5, 2012. 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
- Caddo Parish 640
- Bossier Parish 397
- Ouachita Parish 255
- Webster Parish 252
- Calcasieu Parish 226
- Natchitoches Parish 206
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.