Hail history for Jackson Parish, LA

Jackson Parish has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 71 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on January 22, 1999.

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 110 since 1959

1″ or larger 71 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · January 22, 1999

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 Jackson Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
March 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
February 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2018	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail reported just northeast of Quitman.

April 6, 2018 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail fell in the Weston community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	2	29	36	22	12	6

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 Jackson Parish

Has it ever hailed in Jackson Parish?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Jackson Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 71 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson Parish, LA is June 14, 2023, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Jackson Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on January 22, 1999. 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.