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Hail history for Calcasieu Parish, LA
Calcasieu Parish has 226 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 123 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 9, 2019.
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 Calcasieu Parish
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Calcasieu Parish's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Calcasieu Parish.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
One inch hail was reported from DeQuincy.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
A slow moving severe storm developed along the Cameron and Calcasieu Parish line and moved north into Carlyss. Hail size reports ranged in size from pea to 3 inches. Numerous vehicles were damaged or totaled. Most homes in the area had roof damage with one home reported to have a roof collapse during the event. The Carlyss Fire Department had hail stones go through their sky lights.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
A slow moving hail storm moved north out of Carlyss and into Sulphur. While the largest hail occurred in south of Sulphur reports of stones to 2.5 inches still were received. Numerous vehicles were damaged and many roofs had to be repaired.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 42 | 78 | 55 | 25 |
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 Calcasieu Parish
Has it ever hailed in Calcasieu Parish?
Yes — 226 hail events have been recorded for Calcasieu Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 123 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Calcasieu Parish?
The most recent recorded hail event for Calcasieu Parish, LA is May 6, 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 Calcasieu Parish?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 9, 2019. 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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- Bossier Parish 397
- Ouachita Parish 255
- Webster Parish 252
- Natchitoches Parish 206
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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.