Hail history for LaSalle Parish, LA

LaSalle Parish has 63 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 35 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 7, 1998.

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 63 since 1974

1″ or larger 35 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 7, 1998

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 LaSalle Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 63 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
October 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in the Midway community just west of Jena.

May 20, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Pictures of quarter to golfball size hail that fell in and near the Tullos community were posted to social media.

March 7, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail measured 7.75 inches by 9 inches measured with a cloth tape in circumference. This would make the hailstone slightly larger than baseball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	5	17	17	14	7

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 LaSalle Parish

Has it ever hailed in LaSalle Parish?

Yes — 63 hail events have been recorded for LaSalle Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 35 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in LaSalle Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for LaSalle 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 LaSalle Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 7, 1998. 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.

More Louisiana hail history

All 64 Louisiana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.