Hail history for Hammond, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hammond since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hammond
- Last hail
- May 23, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 4, 2024
15 reports on 12 days since 1978 · #80 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Hammond
- 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 Hammond
The latest hail report in and around Hammond is from May 23, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on February 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hammond logged 10 reports on 8 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 #80 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hammond accounts for 21% of the 72 reports filed in Tangipahoa 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 February 4, 2024 near 1.38 N Hammond East Arpt.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hammond 0.5
- Tangipahoa Parish 2.0
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hammond 8
- Tangipahoa Parish 27
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hammond 0%
- Tangipahoa 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Hammond East Arpt | Tangipahoa | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hammond | Tangipahoa | $5K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Tangipahoa | — | 16:00 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 0 0%
- 1–2 in 15 100%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Hammond East Arpt | Tangipahoa | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 ENE Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Hammond East Arpt | Tangipahoa | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 NNE Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 ENE Baptist | Tangipahoa | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hammond | Tangipahoa | $5K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 WNW Ponchatoula | Tangipahoa | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Hammond | Tangipahoa | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hammond
- Livingston 28 km · 19
- Covington 33 km · 10
- Mandeville 37 km · 10
- Walker 39 km · 14
- Denham Springs 48 km · 16
- Franklinton 48 km · 16
- Prairieville 53 km · 18
- Lacombe 55 km · 13
Questions about hail in Hammond
How often does it hail in Hammond, Louisiana?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hammond since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #80 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hammond?
Most reports come in May, March, February. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hammond?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 4, 2024 near 1.38 N Hammond East Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hammond?
The most recent report in this data is from May 23, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hammond had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 23, 2025.
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.