Hail history for Vernon Parish, LA

Vernon Parish has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 4 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 110 since 1961

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 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 Vernon Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 11, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
February 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 11, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 10, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
August 15, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

February 11, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail to one inch in diameter reported through social media.

April 3, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The sheriff's department reported golf size hail.

January 27, 1995 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

An automobile was damaged by baseball-size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	6	1	31	39	18	13

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 Vernon Parish

Has it ever hailed in Vernon Parish?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Vernon Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vernon Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vernon Parish, LA is May 16, 2024, 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 Vernon 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.

More Louisiana hail history

All 64 Louisiana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.