Hail reports Louisiana
There were 3 hail reports in Louisiana in the last 24 hours. The largest measured 1.00 inches at 2 WNW Gretna, and the latest came at 3:34 PM CDT.
From 2005 through 2025, the Storm Events Database logs about 131 hail reports in Louisiana a year, across about 27 days.
Live reports, last 24 hours
| Place | Size | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 WNW GretnaOrleans County | 1.00 inches | Broadcast Media | 3:34 PM CDT |
| 3 NNE MarreroOrleans County | 1.00 inchesest | Public | 3:32 PM CDT |
| 2 NNW HarveyJefferson County | 1.00 inchesest | Broadcast Media | 2:56 PM CDT |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time. Storm mode appears when the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning.
Largest hailstones on record in Louisiana
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Mansfield, De Soto County | Apr 23, 2000 |
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Shreveport, Caddo County | Apr 23, 2000 |
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Wildsville, Concordia County | May 24, 2001 |
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Countywide, Concordia County | May 24, 2001 |
| 4.25 inches | Softball | Loreauville, Iberia County | Apr 7, 2003 |
| 4.25 inches | Softball | Cow Is, Vermilion County | Apr 7, 2003 |
| 4.25 inches | Softball | Waverly, Madison County | Mar 13, 2005 |
| 4.25 inches | Softball | Dodson, Winn County | Jan 20, 2010 |
| 4.25 inches | Softball | Maitland, Catahoula County | Dec 23, 2014 |
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Sterlington, Ouachita County | May 10, 2006 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 5 | 12 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Counties in Louisiana with the most hail reports
| County | Reports a year |
|---|---|
| Caddo | 11.4 |
| Bossier | 6.8 |
| Calcasieu | 5.8 |
| Ouachita | 5.5 |
| Union | 4.3 |
| Webster | 4.1 |
| Natchitoches | 3.5 |
| East Baton Rouge | 3.4 |
| Rapides | 3.3 |
| Morehouse | 3.0 |
Cities in Louisiana with hail data
| City | Reports a year | Largest since 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 19.1 | 4.50 inches Apr 23, 2000 |
| Baton Rouge | 8.2 | 3.75 inches Jun 20, 2023 |
| New Orleans | 3.8 | 2.75 inches Apr 15, 2015 |
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