Hail history for Ruston, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruston since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ruston
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 14, 2008
60 reports on 44 days since 1959 · #6 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Ruston
- 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 Ruston
The latest hail report in and around Ruston is from April 26, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ruston logged 21 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 3.0 times the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #6 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ruston accounts for 38% of the 158 reports filed in Lincoln 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 March 14, 2008 near 0.9 NW Ruston.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 10 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ruston 1.1
- Lincoln Parish 2.5
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ruston 13
- Lincoln Parish 29
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ruston 0%
- Lincoln Parish 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Ruston | Lincoln | $1K | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Ruston | Lincoln | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ruston | Lincoln | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Ruston | Lincoln | — | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ruston | Lincoln | $250K | 08:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 48%
- 1–2 in 31 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.43 WNW Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 03:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 ENE Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 06:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 E Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 WSW Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.53 WSW Douglas | Lincoln | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.41 W Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Ruston | Lincoln | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Ruston | Lincoln | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Ruston | Lincoln | 01:28 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Ruston | Lincoln | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NE Chautauqua Spgs | Lincoln | 19:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ruston
Questions about hail in Ruston
How often does it hail in Ruston, Louisiana?
60 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruston since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ruston?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ruston?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 14, 2008 near 0.9 NW Ruston. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ruston?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ruston had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.