Hail history for Lincoln Parish, LA

Lincoln Parish has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 94 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 11, 1986.

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 158 since 1974

1″ or larger 94 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 11, 1986

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 Lincoln Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 158 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 17, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail dollar to ping pong ball size hail reported just west of the Antioch community near the intersection of Highway 544 and Highway 151.

June 14, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported in Simsboro via social media.

March 18, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported on Highway 563.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	8	26	45	44	22	13

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 Lincoln Parish

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln Parish?

Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 94 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln Parish, LA is April 26, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Lincoln Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 11, 1986. 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

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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.