Hail history for Plaquemines Parish, LA

Plaquemines Parish has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 15, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 27 since 1955

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 15, 2022

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 Plaquemines Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
May 15, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

June 20, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail in the Jesuit Bend area. Event time estimated by radar.

May 15, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture from social media showed 2 inch sized hail near the Braithwaite Ferry on the east side of the Mississippi.

May 15, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture from social media showed golf ball sized hail in Belle Chasse.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	2	3	3	2	4	10

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 Plaquemines Parish

Has it ever hailed in Plaquemines Parish?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for Plaquemines Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Plaquemines Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Plaquemines Parish, LA is June 20, 2023, 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 Plaquemines Parish?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 15, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.