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Hail history for Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 12, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Jefferson Davis Parish
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jefferson Davis Parish's peak: March.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.25″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jefferson Davis Parish.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
A photo was submitted through social media of a hail stone that was roughly 2.5 inches in diameter.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Large hail reported in downtown Jennings.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Has it ever hailed in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Jefferson Davis Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Jefferson Davis Parish?
The most recent recorded hail event for Jefferson Davis Parish, LA is May 12, 2024, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 12, 2024. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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
- Caddo Parish 640
- Bossier Parish 397
- Ouachita Parish 255
- Webster Parish 252
- Calcasieu Parish 226
- Natchitoches Parish 206
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.