Hail history for Madison Parish, LA

Madison Parish has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 62 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on March 13, 2005.

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 88 since 1974

1″ or larger 62 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · March 13, 2005

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 Madison Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 28, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
March 3, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
January 21, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

December 28, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.

March 13, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

An intense supercell thunderstorm developed in eastern Richland parish, intensified, and moved east across the entire span of Madison parish before it exited into Warren county. This storm produced a swath of large destructive hail which ranged from quarter to ping pong ball to golf ball to baseball sized, generally along the Interstate 20 corridor. This large hail was wind blown by 65 to 75 mph winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	26	27	21	9	3

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 Madison Parish

Has it ever hailed in Madison Parish?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Madison Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 62 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Madison Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Madison Parish, LA is December 28, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Madison Parish?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 13, 2005. 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.