Hail history for Marion, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Mar 23, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 6, 2018
13 reports on 11 days since 1983 · #105 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from March 23, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on March 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 9 reports on 8 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 #105 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 7% of the 192 reports filed in Union 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 April 6, 2018 near 0.58 W Marion.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (62% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 0.5
- Union Parish 4.3
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 8
- Union Parish 42
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 0%
- Union 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NNE Quigley | Union | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Union | 18:18 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 6 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.95 NNE Quigley | Union | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NNE Quigley | Union | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Marion | Union | 04:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Marion | Union | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Union | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Union | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Union | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1984 | 0.88 innickel | — | Union | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Farmerville 20 km · 44
- Sterlington 29 km · 32
- Bastrop 34 km · 39
- Downsville 34 km · 29
- Spearsville 34 km · 13
- Bernice 40 km · 17
- Swartz 43 km · 13
- Calhoun 44 km · 31
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Louisiana?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 62% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 6, 2018 near 0.58 W Marion. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from March 23, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marion had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 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.