Hail history for Lafourche Parish, LA

Lafourche Parish has 37 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 20, 2023.

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 37 since 1973

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ 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 Lafourche Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 37 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 21, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 21, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 21, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 20, 2023	3.5″	Softball
June 20, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 22, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A picture on social media showed quarter sized hail in Bourg.

June 20, 2023 · 3.5″ (softball)

Multiple reports and pictures of large hail possibly up to softball size near the community of Kraemer. Relayed via social media.

March 18, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail slightly larger than golf balls reported near Thibodaux.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	3	8	6	8	9

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 Lafourche Parish

Has it ever hailed in Lafourche Parish?

Yes — 37 hail events have been recorded for Lafourche Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lafourche Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lafourche Parish, LA is May 22, 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 Lafourche Parish?

3.5″ (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.