Hail history for Union Parish, LA

Union Parish has 191 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 134 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 2006.

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 191 since 1968

1″ or larger 134 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 2006

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 Union Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 191 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in the Rum Center community north of Spearsville.

March 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported on Highway 552 in the Point community.

March 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported in the Conway community north of Farmerville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	6	36	41	37	38	31

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 Union Parish

Has it ever hailed in Union Parish?

Yes — 191 hail events have been recorded for Union Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 134 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Union Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Union Parish, LA is March 15, 2026, 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 Union Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 2006. 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.

More Louisiana hail history

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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.