Hail history for Jennings, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jennings since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jennings
- Last hail
- May 12, 2024
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 12, 2024
16 reports on 12 days since 1984 · #72 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Jennings
- 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 Jennings
The latest hail report in and around Jennings is from May 12, 2024, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jennings logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #72 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jennings accounts for 36% of the 44 reports filed in Jefferson Davis Parish.
25% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2024 near 0.6 E Jennings.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jennings 0.6
- Jefferson Davis Parish 1.1
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jennings 7
- Jefferson Davis Parish 14
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jennings 25%
- Jefferson Davis Parish 14%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | 5 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.6 E Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.19 E Jennings Arpt | Jefferson Davis | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 ENE Jennings Arpt | Jefferson Davis | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 14:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 19%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 4 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.19 E Jennings Arpt | Jefferson Davis | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 ENE Jennings Arpt | Jefferson Davis | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 E Jennings Arpt | Jefferson Davis | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.6 E Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.6 E Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.6 E Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 12:04 local · NCEI |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 E Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 03:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Jennings | Jefferson Davis | 14:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jennings
- Eunice 38 km · 13
- Oberlin 44 km · 14
- Reeves 49 km · 10
- Lake Charles 53 km · 67
- Moss Bluff 54 km · 20
- Scott 54 km · 11
- Abbeville 58 km · 12
- Carencro 60 km · 13
Questions about hail in Jennings
How often does it hail in Jennings, Louisiana?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jennings since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jennings?
Most reports come in May, March, December. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jennings?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 12, 2024 near 0.6 E Jennings. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jennings?
The most recent report in this data is from May 12, 2024 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jennings had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 12, 2024.
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.