Hail history for Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Tangipahoa Parish has 72 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on January 21, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 72 since 1974

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · January 21, 2016

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 Tangipahoa Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 72 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 4, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
February 4, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 23, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch hail was reported in Hammond near I-55 at I-12.

January 21, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported near Wilmer. Time of the event was estimated by radar. Photo was relayed by broadcast media.

January 21, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch diameter hail was reported about 10 miles east of Amite. Several small hail reports were also received from the Independence area. The report was relayed through the Tangipahoa Parish Emergency Manager.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	5	17	15	22	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 Tangipahoa Parish

Has it ever hailed in Tangipahoa Parish?

Yes — 72 hail events have been recorded for Tangipahoa Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tangipahoa Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tangipahoa Parish, LA is May 23, 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 Tangipahoa Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on January 21, 2016. 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.