Hail history for Carlyss, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlyss since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carlyss
- Last hail
- Mar 5, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 9, 2019
13 reports on 13 days since 1998 · #98 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Carlyss
- 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 Carlyss
The latest hail report in and around Carlyss is from March 5, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 5, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carlyss logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #98 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carlyss accounts for 6% of the 226 reports filed in Calcasieu Parish.
8% 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 May 9, 2019 near 2.39 NNW Vincent.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (38% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carlyss 0.5
- Calcasieu Parish 5.8
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carlyss 10
- Calcasieu Parish 55
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carlyss 8%
- Calcasieu 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.39 NNW Vincent | Calcasieu | $10.0 million | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 SSE Brimstone | Calcasieu | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Sulphur | Calcasieu | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.83 SW South Acres | Calcasieu | — | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.64 NW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.83 SW South Acres | Calcasieu | — | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.64 NW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.39 NNW Vincent | Calcasieu | $10.0 million | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.39 NNW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 05:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.39 NNW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 NNW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.04 NW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 04:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 NW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 NNW Vincent | Calcasieu | — | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 SSE Brimstone | Calcasieu | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Sulphur | Calcasieu | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Sulphur | Calcasieu | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carlyss
- Sulphur 6 km · 28
- Lake Charles 15 km · 67
- Vinton 21 km · 26
- Moss Bluff 21 km · 20
- DeQuincy 31 km · 11
- Longville 50 km · 10
- Reeves 50 km · 10
Questions about hail in Carlyss
How often does it hail in Carlyss, Louisiana?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlyss since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carlyss?
Most reports come in March, May, June. March alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carlyss?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 9, 2019 near 2.39 NNW Vincent. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carlyss?
The most recent report in this data is from March 5, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carlyss had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 5, 2024.
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.