Hail history for West Carroll Parish, LA

West Carroll Parish has 104 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 73 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 23, 2013.

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 104 since 1982

1″ or larger 73 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 23, 2013

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 West Carroll Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 104 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
February 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to 1.75 inch reported in Epps.

March 23, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A swath of half dollar to 2 inch size hail fell in and around Pioneer.

March 23, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to baseball size broke windows, left holes in mobile homes, damaged vehicles, knocked down several limbs, and damaged siding.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	18	29	24	26	7

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 West Carroll Parish

Has it ever hailed in West Carroll Parish?

Yes — 104 hail events have been recorded for West Carroll Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 73 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in West Carroll Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for West Carroll Parish, LA is April 28, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 West Carroll Parish?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 23, 2013. 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.