Hail history for Homer, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Homer since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Homer
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Nov 19, 1988
48 reports on 43 days since 1961 · #10 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Homer
- 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 Homer
The latest hail report in and around Homer is from April 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Homer logged 14 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about twice the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #10 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Homer accounts for 36% of the 134 reports filed in Claiborne Parish.
6% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on November 19, 1988.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Homer 0.7
- Claiborne Parish 1.8
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Homer 13
- Claiborne Parish 24
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Homer 6%
- Claiborne Parish 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Claiborne | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Homer | Claiborne | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1984 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Claiborne | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.42 WNW Homer | Claiborne | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Homer | Claiborne | 19:50 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 11 23%
- 1–2 in 34 71%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Homer | Claiborne | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Homer | Claiborne | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Homer | Claiborne | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.42 WNW Homer | Claiborne | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.42 ESE Mc Kenzie | Claiborne | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 SSW Homer | Claiborne | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 NE Homer | Claiborne | 03:03 local · NCEI |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NE Homer | Claiborne | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NE Homer | Claiborne | 08:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.5 N Homer Muni Arpt | Claiborne | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NE Homer | Claiborne | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 NE Homer | Claiborne | 17:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Homer
- Athens 15 km · 16
- Haynesville 21 km · 17
- Shongaloo 27 km · 25
- Minden 28 km · 41
- Gibsland 28 km · 12
- Arcadia 30 km · 18
- Dixie Inn 34 km · 13
- Cotton Valley 34 km · 11
Questions about hail in Homer
How often does it hail in Homer, Louisiana?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Homer since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Homer?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Homer?
2.75 in (baseball size) on November 19, 1988. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Homer?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Homer had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 29, 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.