Hail history for Oakdale, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oakdale since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oakdale
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2017
13 reports on 12 days since 1996 · #106 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Oakdale
- 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 Oakdale
The latest hail report in and around Oakdale is from March 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oakdale logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #106 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oakdale accounts for 17% of the 77 reports filed in Allen 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 3, 2017 near 0.59 E Oakdale.
The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (38% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oakdale 0.3
- Allen Parish 1.9
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oakdale 5
- Allen Parish 26
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oakdale 0%
- Allen 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Oakdale | Allen | 07:44 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Oakdale | Allen | 07:41 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Oakdale | Allen | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Oakdale | Allen | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Oakdale | Allen | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.62 NE Oakdale Arpt | Allen | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Oakdale | Allen | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Oakdale | Allen | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Oakdale | Allen | 07:44 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Oakdale | Allen | 07:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Oakdale | Allen | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Oakdale | Allen | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Oakdale | Allen | 03:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Oakdale | Allen | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Oakdale | Allen | 06:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Oakdale | Allen | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Oakdale | Allen | 19:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oakdale
- Oberlin 26 km · 14
- Ville Platte 39 km · 14
- Eunice 43 km · 13
- Bunkie 47 km · 14
- Reeves 49 km · 10
- Alexandria 56 km · 44
- Longville 59 km · 10
- Fort Johnson South 60 km · 10
Questions about hail in Oakdale
How often does it hail in Oakdale, Louisiana?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oakdale since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oakdale?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oakdale?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2017 near 0.59 E Oakdale. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oakdale?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Oakdale had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 15, 2026.
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.