Hail history for Ouachita Parish, LA

Ouachita Parish has 255 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 168 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 10, 2006.

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 255 since 1959

1″ or larger 168 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 10, 2006

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 Ouachita Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 255 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Calhoun.

December 9, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hen egg to tennis ball size hail was reported in the Frenchman's Bend subdivision south of Sterlington.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	12	42	57	63	39	37

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 Ouachita Parish

Has it ever hailed in Ouachita Parish?

Yes — 255 hail events have been recorded for Ouachita Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 168 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ouachita Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ouachita Parish, LA is April 29, 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 Ouachita Parish?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 10, 2006. 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.