Hail history for Washington Parish, LA

Washington Parish has 54 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on February 6, 1974.

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 54 since 1965

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · February 6, 1974

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 Washington Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 54 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 8, 2014	0.75″	Penny
March 31, 2013	0.75″	Penny
February 22, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 1, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A video on social media showed quarter sized hail in Bogalusa.

January 21, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported in downtown Franklinton.

April 15, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Mayor of Angie reported golf ball size hail covering his yard.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	9	24	12	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 Washington Parish

Has it ever hailed in Washington Parish?

Yes — 54 hail events have been recorded for Washington Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washington Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washington Parish, LA is April 1, 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 Washington Parish?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on February 6, 1974. 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.

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.