Hail history for Ringgold, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ringgold since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ringgold
- Last hail
- May 9, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 15, 2023
21 reports on 18 days since 1981 · #46 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Ringgold
- 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 Ringgold
The latest hail report in and around Ringgold is from May 9, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ringgold logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 29% less than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #46 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ringgold accounts for 14% of the 146 reports filed in Bienville 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 15, 2023 near 1.22 NW Ringgold.
The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ringgold 0.3
- Bienville Parish 1.8
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ringgold 4
- Bienville Parish 22
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ringgold 0%
- Bienville Parish 7%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NW Ringgold | Bienville | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.41 N Ringgold | Bienville | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Ringgold | Bienville | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ringgold | Bienville | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bienville | 12:10 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 10 48%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Ringgold | Bienville | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NW Ringgold | Bienville | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.41 N Ringgold | Bienville | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.1 S Ringgold | Bienville | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Ringgold | Bienville | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Ringgold | Bienville | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Ringgold | Bienville | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Ringgold | Bienville | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Ringgold | Bienville | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Ringgold | Bienville | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Ringgold | Bienville | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Ringgold | Bienville | 19:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ringgold
Questions about hail in Ringgold
How often does it hail in Ringgold, Louisiana?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ringgold since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #46 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ringgold?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ringgold?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 15, 2023 near 1.22 NW Ringgold. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ringgold?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ringgold had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.