Hail in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Orleans Parish on 9 days since October 2020. That is more than 15% of US counties. It ranks 63 of 64 in Louisiana.
The largest radar estimate was 1.35 inches on May 9, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was April 26, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1.35 in |
| April 26, 2026 | 1.25 in |
| December 1, 2023 | 1.15 in |
| April 8, 2021 | 1 in |
| August 28, 2023 | 1 in |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 0 hail reports since October 2020, and 8 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish: 64 days
- Sabine Parish: 62 days
- Natchitoches Parish: 60 days
- Beauregard Parish: 57 days
- Caddo Parish: 53 days
- De Soto Parish: 53 days