Hail history for Lacombe, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lacombe since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lacombe
- Last hail
- Aug 27, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 27, 2023
13 reports on 10 days since 1985 · #104 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Lacombe
- 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 Lacombe
The latest hail report in and around Lacombe is from August 27, 2023, 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 August 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lacombe logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #104 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lacombe accounts for 13% of the 98 reports filed in St. Tammany 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 August 27, 2023 near 1.51 NNE Lacombe.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lacombe 0.5
- St. Tammany Parish 2.5
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lacombe 6
- St. Tammany Parish 34
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lacombe 0%
- St. Tammany Parish 4%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNE Lacombe | St. Tammany | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.06 ENE Lacombe | St. Tammany | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | St. Tammany | 17:25 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 3 23%
- 1–2 in 10 77%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.51 NNE Lacombe | St. Tammany | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.06 ENE Lacombe | St. Tammany | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.26 NE Oaklawn | St. Tammany | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Lacombe | St. Tammany | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 4.23 W Lacombe | St. Tammany | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Lacombe | St. Tammany | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | St. Tammany | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 1986 | 1.00 inquarter | — | St. Tammany | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lacombe
- Slidell 14 km · 26
- Mandeville 18 km · 10
- Covington 25 km · 10
- New Orleans 29 km · 15
- Metairie 42 km · 36
- Kenner 46 km · 30
- Harvey 49 km · 10
- Belle Chasse 51 km · 13
Questions about hail in Lacombe
How often does it hail in Lacombe, Louisiana?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lacombe since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lacombe?
Most reports come in August, February, April. August alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lacombe?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 27, 2023 near 1.51 NNE Lacombe. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lacombe?
The most recent report in this data is from August 27, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lacombe had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 27, 2023.
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.