Hail history for Terrebonne Parish, LA

Terrebonne Parish has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 19, 2018.

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 34 since 1964

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 19, 2018

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 Terrebonne Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 24, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
January 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 17, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2018	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

March 24, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Parish EM shared video showing pea to quarter size hail at Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office rifle range on Savanne Road.

March 19, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail slightly over 2 inches in diameter was measured in Montegut. Broken windshields on vehicles were also reported. Event time estimated by radar.

February 12, 2008 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch diamater hail along with golfball size hail covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	0	3	9	11	6

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 Terrebonne Parish

Has it ever hailed in Terrebonne Parish?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Terrebonne Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Terrebonne Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Terrebonne Parish, LA is March 24, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Terrebonne Parish?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 19, 2018. 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.