Hail history for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

East Baton Rouge Parish has 111 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 82 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.75″ (softball) on June 20, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 111 since 1960

1″ or larger 82 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.75″ softball · June 20, 2023

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 East Baton Rouge Parish

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks East Baton Rouge Parish's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 111 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 30, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A picture on social media showed quarter sized hail in Baton Rouge.

June 20, 2023 · 3.75″ (softball)

Picture of hail measured to 3.75 inches. Relayed through social media.

June 20, 2023 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Hail stone measured around 3.25 inches after some melting in the Riverbend area. Relayed via social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	9	2	14	12	15	32	27

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 East Baton Rouge Parish

Has it ever hailed in East Baton Rouge Parish?

Yes — 111 hail events have been recorded for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 82 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in East Baton Rouge Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is July 30, 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 East Baton Rouge Parish?

3.75″ (softball), recorded on June 20, 2023. 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.