Hail history for Martin, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martin since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Martin
- Last hail
- May 9, 2024
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 9, 2024
11 reports on 11 days since 1976 · #123 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Martin
- 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 Martin
The latest hail report in and around Martin is from May 9, 2024, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Martin logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is about half the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #123 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Martin accounts for 13% of the 87 reports filed in Red River Parish.
27% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 9, 2024 near 0.69 N Martin.
The busiest year was 1987, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (18% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Martin 0.1
- Red River Parish 1.4
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Martin 3
- Red River Parish 20
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Martin 27%
- Red River Parish 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Martin | Red River | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Red River | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Nov 19, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Red River | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 SSE Womack | Red River | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martin | Red River | 11:25 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 2 18%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 3 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Martin | Red River | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 SSE Womack | Red River | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martin | Red River | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Martin | Red River | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Martin | Red River | 00:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Red River | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Red River | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Nov 19, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Red River | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 1987 | 0.88 innickel | — | Red River | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Red River | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1976 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Red River | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Martin
- Hall Summit 12 km · 16
- Coushatta 14 km · 18
- Castor 18 km · 16
- Campti 24 km · 12
- Ringgold 26 km · 21
- Bienville 37 km · 13
- Heflin 40 km · 20
- Natchitoches 42 km · 47
Questions about hail in Martin
How often does it hail in Martin, Louisiana?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martin since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Martin?
Most reports come in March, May, June. March alone accounts for 18% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Martin?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 9, 2024 near 0.69 N Martin. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Martin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2024 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Martin 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 May 9, 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.