Hail history for Tensas Parish, LA

Tensas Parish has 89 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 30, 1993.

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 89 since 1973

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 30, 1993

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 Tensas Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 89 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
March 27, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
October 13, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
February 12, 2013	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 27, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail as large as 1 inches fell across the area.

June 14, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to golf ball size fell in Waterproof.

March 29, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A swath of golf ball to hen egg size hail occurred across portions of northern Tensas Parish, and across Newellton. A truck and a roof were damaged in Newellton.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	25	30	19	11	3

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 Tensas Parish

Has it ever hailed in Tensas Parish?

Yes — 89 hail events have been recorded for Tensas Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tensas Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tensas Parish, LA is May 27, 2024, 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 Tensas Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 30, 1993. 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.