Hail history for Winn Parish, LA

Winn Parish has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 74 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on January 20, 2010.

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 110 since 1963

1″ or larger 74 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · January 20, 2010

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 Winn Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 20, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in the Tannehill community between Winnfield and Dodson.

April 6, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch diameter size hail fell in the Wheeling community just north of Montgomery. Report via social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	28	33	20	15	12

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 Winn Parish

Has it ever hailed in Winn Parish?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Winn Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 74 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Winn Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Winn Parish, LA is May 20, 2025, 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 Winn Parish?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on January 20, 2010. 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.