Hail history for Oberlin, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oberlin since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oberlin
- Last hail
- Sep 7, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 26, 2001
14 reports on 12 days since 1987 · #90 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Oberlin
- 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 Oberlin
The latest hail report in and around Oberlin is from September 7, 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 September 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oberlin logged 9 reports on 7 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 #90 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oberlin accounts for 18% of the 77 reports filed in Allen Parish.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 26, 2001 near 5 S Oberlin.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oberlin 0.5
- Allen Parish 1.9
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oberlin 7
- Allen Parish 26
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oberlin 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 S Oberlin | Allen | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Oberlin | Allen | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Allen | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 17:07 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 4 29%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Oberlin | Allen | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Oberlin | Allen | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Oberlin | Allen | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Oberlin | Allen | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Oberlin | Allen | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Oberlin | Allen | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 S Oberlin | Allen | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oberlin
- Oakdale 26 km · 13
- Reeves 27 km · 10
- Eunice 37 km · 13
- Longville 43 km · 10
- Jennings 44 km · 16
- Ville Platte 49 km · 14
- Moss Bluff 53 km · 20
- DeRidder 56 km · 23
Questions about hail in Oberlin
How often does it hail in Oberlin, Louisiana?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oberlin since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oberlin?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oberlin?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 26, 2001 near 5 S Oberlin. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oberlin?
The most recent report in this data is from September 7, 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 Oberlin 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 September 7, 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.