Hail history for Webster Parish, LA

Webster Parish has 252 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 165 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 14, 2023.

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 252 since 1955

1″ or larger 165 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 14, 2023

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 Webster Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 252 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 3, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 23, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Quarter to half dollar size hail reported in Minden.

June 14, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail reported on the southwest side of Sarepta via mPING.

January 21, 2017 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail fell in Shongaloo.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	6	40	91	61	29	22

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 Webster Parish

Has it ever hailed in Webster Parish?

Yes — 252 hail events have been recorded for Webster Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 165 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Webster Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Webster Parish, LA is March 23, 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 Webster Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 14, 2023. 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.