Hail history for Caddo Parish, LA

Caddo Parish has 640 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 400 of them 1″ or larger and 47 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 23, 2000.

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 640 since 1958

1″ or larger 400 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 47 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 23, 2000

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 Caddo Parish

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 640 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 29, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
May 6, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported near Spring Ridge just west of Keithville.

April 23, 2000 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail.

April 22, 1995 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A devestating hail storm developed during the early morning hours in the Shreveport area. Widespread reports of hail up to baseball size were reported and even a few isolated report of softball size hail in southern areas of Shreveport. Many vehicles suffered heavy damage along with house rooftops being damaged. Also many windows were broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	16	30	83	186	123	128	72

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 Caddo Parish

Has it ever hailed in Caddo Parish?

Yes — 640 hail events have been recorded for Caddo Parish, LA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 400 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Caddo Parish?

The most recent recorded hail event for Caddo Parish, LA is April 29, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Caddo Parish?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 23, 2000. 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.