Hail Shreveport, LA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Shreveport in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 14 reports, the largest measured 1.50 inches at 4 SE Benton.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Shreveport. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 19.1 hail reports a year, coming on about 6.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 4.50 inches, on Apr 23, 2000.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 4 ESE ShreveportCaddo County | Public |
| May 9, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 4 SE BentonBossier County | Public |
| May 9, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 SSE BentonBossier County | Public |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 8 WNW StonewallCaddo County | Public |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 2 N HaughtonBossier County | Public |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | HaughtonBossier County | Public |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | MooringsportCaddo County | Public |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 4 W Red ChuteBossier County | NWS Employee |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 3 SSE BentonBossier County | Law Enforcement |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 5 S BentonBossier County | NWS Employee |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 6 NNW Bossier CityBossier County | Public |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 4 E BlanchardCaddo County | Public |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 NE BlanchardCaddo County | Public |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 3 ENE MooringsportCaddo County | Public |
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.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Shreveport
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Shreveport, Caddo County | Apr 23, 2000 |
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Waskom, Harrison County | Apr 23, 2000 |
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Vanceville, Bossier County | Apr 24, 2020 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Blanchard, Caddo County | Jun 17, 2023 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Ferguson, Bossier County | Feb 11, 2024 |
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 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
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