Hail history for St. Bernard Parish, LA

St. Bernard Parish has 17 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 29, 2011.

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 17 since 1982

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 29, 2011

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 St. Bernard Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 17 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 8, 2014	0.75″	Penny
February 24, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
February 24, 2013	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 29, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
March 29, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2005	0.75″	Penny
May 29, 2002	1.0″	Quarter
January 23, 2000	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 24, 2013 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A NWS employee reported nickel size hail in Chalmette.

March 29, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball size hail and broken windows in the Delacroix area.

April 10, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reported golfball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	6	3	5	0

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 St. Bernard Parish

Has it ever hailed in St. Bernard Parish?

Yes — 17 hail events have been recorded for St. Bernard Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in St. Bernard Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for St. Bernard Parish, LA is April 8, 2014, 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 St. Bernard Parish?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 29, 2011. 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.