Hail history for West Feliciana Parish, LA

West Feliciana Parish has 24 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 17, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 24 since 1991

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 17, 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 West Feliciana Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 24 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
April 18, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 17, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Local emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail in Spillman.

June 17, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public reported quarter sized hail.

September 9, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A few thunderstorms reached severe criteria across south Louisiana during the afternoon. Power lines and tree branches were knocked near Sulphur by thunderstorm wind gusts. In Lafayette, winds gusted to 62 mph, and 15,000 customers were without power when lines were downed by wind gusts and fallen tree branches.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	8	3	5	8

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 Feliciana Parish

Has it ever hailed in West Feliciana Parish?

Yes — 24 hail events have been recorded for West Feliciana Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1991, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in West Feliciana Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for West Feliciana Parish, LA is June 17, 2023, 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 West Feliciana Parish?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 17, 2023. 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.