Hail history for De Soto Parish, LA

De Soto Parish has 193 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 122 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 23, 2000.

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 193 since 1957

1″ or larger 122 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 23, 2000

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 De Soto Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 193 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 1, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 1, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail reported just north of Logansport.

May 9, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail reported in Frierson.

April 20, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail fell along Highway 481 near the community of Lula.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	9	32	73	45	15	17

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 De Soto Parish

Has it ever hailed in De Soto Parish?

Yes — 193 hail events have been recorded for De Soto Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 122 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in De Soto Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for De Soto Parish, LA is March 15, 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 De Soto Parish?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 23, 2000. 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.