Hail history for Evangeline Parish, LA

Evangeline Parish has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 26, 2001.

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 44 since 1963

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 26, 2001

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 Evangeline Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 44 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 29, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
February 24, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2011	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 30, 2011	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2011	0.88″	Nickel
August 26, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 4, 2019 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Media relayed a report of 1 inch hail near Mamou.

April 26, 2011 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office reported ping pong ball size hail at their building.

March 30, 2011 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Public reported quarter to half dollar size hail between Mamou and Vidrine.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	3	1	6	23	6	1

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 Evangeline Parish

Has it ever hailed in Evangeline Parish?

Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Evangeline Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Evangeline Parish?

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

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 26, 2001. 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.