Hail history for Catahoula Parish, LA

Catahoula Parish has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on December 23, 2014.

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 74 since 1973

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · December 23, 2014

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 Catahoula Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
January 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Reports of golf ball-size hail across the Jonesville area.

January 21, 2017 · 3.5″ (softball)

A swath of large hail fell across Catahoula Parish. Half dollar size hail fell near Archie. 1.75 to 3.5 inch hail fell around Jonesville, with the largest occurring just off Highway 84.

December 23, 2014 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

A swath of hail fell on the east side of the parish. Hail sizes ranged from golfball to baseball size. Grapefuit sized hail fell just to the east southeast of Sicily Island. Hail damaged roofs and vehicles east of Sicily Island.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	5	11	32	16	8

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 Catahoula Parish

Has it ever hailed in Catahoula Parish?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Catahoula Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Catahoula Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Catahoula Parish, LA is March 15, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Catahoula Parish?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on December 23, 2014. 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.