Hail history for Beauregard Parish, LA

Beauregard Parish has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 62 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) 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 105 since 1968

1″ or larger 62 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Beauregard Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 12, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 26, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 12, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail busted a window on a camper.

December 23, 2014 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A report with a video of 1.25 inch hail was received from Tulla through Facebook. Another report a couple minutes later reported hail to 2.5 inches in the same town.

March 27, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

KPLC-TV reported baseball sized hail in Ragley. Hail was confirmed by photos.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	4	3	29	35	20	12

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 Beauregard Parish

Has it ever hailed in Beauregard Parish?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Beauregard Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 62 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beauregard Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beauregard Parish, LA is May 12, 2024, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Beauregard Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), 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.