Hail history for Shongaloo, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shongaloo since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shongaloo
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jan 21, 2017
25 reports on 23 days since 1975 · #36 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Shongaloo
- 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 Shongaloo
The latest hail report in and around Shongaloo is from March 15, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 3, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shongaloo logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 71% more than the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #36 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shongaloo accounts for 10% of the 253 reports filed in Webster Parish.
12% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on January 21, 2017 near 0.8 N Shongaloo.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1992, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shongaloo 0.6
- Webster Parish 4.0
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shongaloo 10
- Webster Parish 46
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shongaloo 12%
- Webster Parish 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.8 N Shongaloo | Webster | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.16 NW Shongaloo | Webster | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Shongaloo | Webster | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.98 WNW Shongaloo | Webster | 05:33 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.8 N Shongaloo | Webster | 18:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 28%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.98 WNW Shongaloo | Webster | 05:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.16 NW Shongaloo | Webster | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.52 N Shongaloo | Webster | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.8 N Shongaloo | Webster | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.8 N Shongaloo | Webster | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Shongaloo | Webster | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 NNE Shongaloo | Webster | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Shongaloo | Webster | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Shongaloo | Webster | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Shongaloo | Webster | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Shongaloo | Webster | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Shongaloo | Webster | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shongaloo
- Haynesville 15 km · 17
- Sarepta 16 km · 22
- Springhill 17 km · 30
- Cotton Valley 19 km · 11
- Homer 27 km · 48
- Minden 36 km · 41
- Plain Dealing 38 km · 31
- Dixie Inn 38 km · 13
Questions about hail in Shongaloo
How often does it hail in Shongaloo, Louisiana?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shongaloo since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shongaloo?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shongaloo?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on January 21, 2017 near 0.8 N Shongaloo. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shongaloo?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Shongaloo had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 15, 2025.
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.