Hail history for Cameron Parish, LA

Cameron Parish has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 20, 1983.

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 52 since 1970

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 20, 1983

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 Cameron Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 12, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 14, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
March 29, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 12, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

An off duty NWS Employee observed golf ball sized hail.

April 18, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported north of Holly Beach on Highway 27.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	3	10	24	7	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 Cameron Parish

Has it ever hailed in Cameron Parish?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Cameron Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cameron Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cameron Parish, LA is May 28, 2024, 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 Cameron Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 20, 1983. 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.