Hail history for Bossier Parish, LA

Bossier Parish has 397 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 268 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 22, 1995.

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 397 since 1955

1″ or larger 268 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 22, 1995

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 Bossier Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 397 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 21, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Haughton.

April 24, 2020 · 4.0″ (softball)

A picture was posted to social media of softball size hail that fell in the Legacy subdivision in North Bossier City.

April 22, 1995 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Devastating hail storm moved out of Caddo parish and moved into Bossier parish producing isolated hail reports as big as softballs across Louisiana Downs in north Bossier City.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	15	68	127	61	56	64

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 Bossier Parish

Has it ever hailed in Bossier Parish?

Yes — 397 hail events have been recorded for Bossier Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 268 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bossier Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bossier Parish, LA is April 29, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Bossier Parish?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 22, 1995. 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

All 64 Louisiana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.