Hail history for Sabine Parish, LA

Sabine Parish has 170 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 111 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 11, 1962.

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 170 since 1961

1″ or larger 111 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 11, 1962

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 Sabine Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 170 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

October 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Dime to quarter size hail fell along Toledo Bend Reservoir off of Merritt Mountain Road.

April 26, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Pictures were submitted to social media of baseball size hail that fell near Highway 191 along Toledo Bend Reservoir west of Noble and Converse. Multiple vehicles were damaged from the large hail.

April 15, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail fell west of Converse near the intersection of Highways 191 and 174.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	5	35	62	24	11	28

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 Sabine Parish

Has it ever hailed in Sabine Parish?

Yes — 170 hail events have been recorded for Sabine Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 111 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sabine Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sabine Parish, LA is October 28, 2025, 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 Sabine Parish?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 11, 1962. 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.