Hail history for Ferriday, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ferriday since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ferriday
- Last hail
- Nov 20, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 24, 2001
10 reports on 10 days since 1974 · #135 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Ferriday
- 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 Ferriday
The latest hail report in and around Ferriday is from November 20, 2023, 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 November 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ferriday logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #135 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ferriday accounts for 15% of the 65 reports filed in Concordia 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 May 24, 2001 near Ferriday.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ferriday 0.2
- Concordia Parish 1.6
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ferriday 4
- Concordia Parish 23
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ferriday 0%
- Concordia Parish 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ferriday | Concordia | $30K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ferriday | Concordia | $25K | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Concordia | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 E Concordia Jct | Concordia | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Concordia Jct | Concordia | — | 19:06 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 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 E Concordia Jct | Concordia | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.59 E Concordia Jct | Concordia | — | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Concordia Jct | Concordia | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 W Concordia Jct | Concordia | — | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Ferriday | Concordia | $1K | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Ferriday | Concordia | $1K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ferriday | Concordia | $30K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ferriday | Concordia | $25K | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Concordia | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Concordia | — | 04:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ferriday
- Jonesville 26 km · 10
- Wisner 40 km · 11
- Gilbert 47 km · 12
- Jena 55 km · 23
- Newellton 57 km · 20
Questions about hail in Ferriday
How often does it hail in Ferriday, Louisiana?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ferriday since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ferriday?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ferriday?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 24, 2001 near Ferriday. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ferriday?
The most recent report in this data is from November 20, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ferriday 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 November 20, 2023.
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.