Hail history for Moss Bluff, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moss Bluff since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Moss Bluff
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 9, 2019
20 reports on 16 days since 1984 · #49 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Moss Bluff
- 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 Moss Bluff
The latest hail report in and around Moss Bluff is from June 23, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Moss Bluff logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #49 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Moss Bluff accounts for 9% of the 226 reports filed in Calcasieu 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 May 9, 2019 near Moss Bluff.
Reports were up 800% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Moss Bluff 0.5
- Calcasieu Parish 5.8
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Moss Bluff 6
- Calcasieu Parish 55
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Moss Bluff 0%
- Calcasieu 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Moss Bluff | Calcasieu | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Araret | Calcasieu | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Lake Charles | Calcasieu | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Araret | Calcasieu | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Dec 2, 1984 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Calcasieu | 07:15 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 7 35%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Araret | Calcasieu | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 SSW Gillis | Calcasieu | 23:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Araret | Calcasieu | 23:47 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Moss Bluff | Calcasieu | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Araret | Calcasieu | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Gillis | Calcasieu | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Araret | Calcasieu | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Araret | Calcasieu | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Araret | Calcasieu | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Moss Bluff | Calcasieu | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Lake Charles | Calcasieu | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Moss Bluff | Calcasieu | 03:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Moss Bluff
Questions about hail in Moss Bluff
How often does it hail in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moss Bluff since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Moss Bluff?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Moss Bluff?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 9, 2019 near Moss Bluff. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Moss Bluff?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Moss Bluff 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 June 23, 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.