Hail history for Gibsland, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibsland since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gibsland
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2022
- 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 13, 2022
12 reports on 11 days since 1985 · #115 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Gibsland
- 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 Gibsland
The latest hail report in and around Gibsland is from April 13, 2022, 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 13, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gibsland logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #115 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gibsland accounts for 8% of the 146 reports filed in Bienville 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 13, 2022 near 0.32 S Taylor.
The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gibsland 0.3
- Bienville Parish 1.8
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gibsland 5
- Bienville Parish 22
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gibsland 0%
- Bienville 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.32 S Taylor | Bienville | 02:02 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Gibsland | Bienville | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gibsland | Bienville | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bienville | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bienville | 14:45 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 1 8%
- 1–2 in 11 92%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.32 S Taylor | Bienville | 02:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Gibsland | Bienville | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gibsland | Bienville | 22:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gibsland | Bienville | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Gibsland | Bienville | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Gibsland | Bienville | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gibsland | Bienville | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Gibsland | Bienville | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Bienville | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bienville | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bienville | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Bienville | 10:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gibsland
Questions about hail in Gibsland
How often does it hail in Gibsland, Louisiana?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibsland since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gibsland?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gibsland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 13, 2022 near 0.32 S Taylor. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gibsland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gibsland 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 13, 2022.
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.