Hail history for Gonzales, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gonzales since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gonzales
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 18, 1972
10 reports on 10 days since 1972 · #137 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Gonzales
- 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 Gonzales
The latest hail report in and around Gonzales is from April 18, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gonzales logged 6 reports on 6 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 #137 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gonzales accounts for 26% of the 39 reports filed in Ascension Parish.
10% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 18, 1972.
The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (20% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gonzales 0.3
- Ascension Parish 1.1
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gonzales 6
- Ascension Parish 14
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gonzales 10%
- Ascension Parish 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1972 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ascension | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Gonzales | Ascension | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ascension | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ascension | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jan 1, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ascension | 23:00 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 2 20%
- 1–2 in 7 70%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Gonzales | Ascension | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gonzales | Ascension | 08:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Gonzales | Ascension | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Gonzales | Ascension | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Countywide | Ascension | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Gonzales | Ascension | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ascension | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ascension | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jan 1, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ascension | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1972 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ascension | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gonzales
- Prairieville 12 km · 18
- St. George 20 km · 11
- Denham Springs 29 km · 16
- Walker 31 km · 14
- Baton Rouge 32 km · 71
- Livingston 36 km · 19
- Central 40 km · 17
- Baker 47 km · 10
Questions about hail in Gonzales
How often does it hail in Gonzales, Louisiana?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gonzales since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #137 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gonzales?
Most reports come in March, May, August. March alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gonzales?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 18, 1972. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gonzales?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gonzales had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gonzales since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 18, 2020.
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.