Hail history for Carencro, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carencro since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carencro
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2013
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 6, 2011
13 reports on 12 days since 1982 · #97 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Carencro
- 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 Carencro
The latest hail report in and around Carencro is from April 24, 2013, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carencro logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #97 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carencro accounts for 17% of the 78 reports filed in Lafayette Parish.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 6, 2011 near 0.91 SE Carencro.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carencro 0.4
- Lafayette Parish 2.1
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carencro 7
- Lafayette Parish 27
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carencro 0%
- Lafayette Parish 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 SE Carencro | Lafayette | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carencro | Lafayette | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lafayette | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gloria | Lafayette | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.29 ENE Carencro | Lafayette | 14:40 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 5 38%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Carencro | Lafayette | 05:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 SE Carencro | Lafayette | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gloria | Lafayette | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NNE Carencro | Lafayette | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.29 ENE Carencro | Lafayette | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 W Carencro | Lafayette | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Carencro | Lafayette | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Carencro | Lafayette | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Carencro | Lafayette | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Carencro | Lafayette | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carencro | Lafayette | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Lafayette | 21:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carencro
- Scott 10 km · 11
- Lafayette 12 km · 31
- Breaux Bridge 13 km · 11
- Opelousas 24 km · 17
- Abbeville 38 km · 12
- New Iberia 40 km · 23
- Eunice 42 km · 13
- Ville Platte 48 km · 14
Questions about hail in Carencro
How often does it hail in Carencro, Louisiana?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carencro since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #97 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carencro?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carencro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 6, 2011 near 0.91 SE Carencro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carencro?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2013 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carencro had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carencro since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 24, 2013.
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.