Hail history for Epps, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Epps since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Epps
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 28, 2026
14 reports on 13 days since 1973 · #88 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Epps
- 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 Epps
The latest hail report in and around Epps is from April 28, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Epps logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is about half the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #88 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Epps accounts for 13% of the 104 reports filed in West Carroll 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 April 28, 2026 near Epps.
The busiest year was 1984, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (36% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Epps 0.1
- West Carroll Parish 2.3
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Epps 3
- West Carroll Parish 36
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Epps 0%
- West Carroll Parish 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Epps | West Carroll | — | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Epps | West Carroll | $10K | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | West Carroll | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | West Carroll | — | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | West Carroll | — | 19:40 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 3 21%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Epps | West Carroll | — | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.16 N Cuthbert | Richland | $2K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Epps | West Carroll | $10K | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 W Epps | West Carroll | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Epps | West Carroll | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Epps | West Carroll | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | West Carroll | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | West Carroll | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | West Carroll | — | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | West Carroll | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | West Carroll | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | West Carroll | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Epps
Questions about hail in Epps
How often does it hail in Epps, Louisiana?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Epps since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Epps?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Epps?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 28, 2026 near Epps. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Epps?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Epps had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.