Hail history for Blanchard, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blanchard since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blanchard
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 17, 2023
54 reports on 36 days since 1966 · #8 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Blanchard
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Blanchard
The latest hail report in and around Blanchard is from March 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blanchard logged 32 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 4.6 times the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #8 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blanchard accounts for 8% of the 641 reports filed in Caddo Parish.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Louisiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 17, 2023 near 2.38 NNE Blanchard.
Reports were up 29% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (26% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blanchard 1.6
- Caddo Parish 11.3
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blanchard 16
- Caddo Parish 88
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blanchard 9%
- Caddo Parish 7%
- Median Louisiana town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.38 NNE Blanchard | Caddo | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.81 NE Blanchard | Caddo | 04:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 N Blanchard | Caddo | 04:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.5 NNE Blanchard | Caddo | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1984 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Caddo | 14:56 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 31%
- 1–2 in 32 59%
- 2 in + 5 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 WSW Cash Pt | Caddo | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Blanchard | Caddo | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 NE Blanchard | Caddo | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.81 NE Blanchard | Caddo | 04:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.35 WNW Blanchard | Caddo | 04:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.23 NE Shipp | Caddo | 04:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 N Blanchard | Caddo | 04:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Blanchard | Caddo | 04:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.71 ENE Blanchard | Caddo | 09:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 W Blanchard | Caddo | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Blanchard | Caddo | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.38 NNE Blanchard | Caddo | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blanchard
- Mooringsport 11 km · 22
- Shreveport 17 km · 344
- Benton 17 km · 58
- Belcher 17 km · 10
- Oil City 18 km · 34
- Greenwood 20 km · 27
- Bossier City 23 km · 72
- Eastwood 30 km · 14
Questions about hail in Blanchard
How often does it hail in Blanchard, Louisiana?
54 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blanchard since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blanchard?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blanchard?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 17, 2023 near 2.38 NNE Blanchard. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blanchard?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blanchard had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was March 15, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.