Hail history for Claiborne Parish, LA

Claiborne Parish has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 98 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 26, 2026.

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 134 since 1961

1″ or larger 98 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 26, 2026

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 Claiborne Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Claiborne 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 at North Main Street in Homer.

April 26, 2026 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail reported along Highway 534 southwest of Homer.

April 9, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail fell between Junction city and Haynesville, Louisiana.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	33	40	31	16	9

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 Claiborne Parish

Has it ever hailed in Claiborne Parish?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Claiborne Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 98 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Claiborne Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Claiborne Parish, LA is April 29, 2026, 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 Claiborne Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 26, 2026. 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.