Hail history for Sibley, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sibley since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sibley
- Last hail
- May 9, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 27, 1991
16 reports on 16 days since 1983 · #75 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Sibley
- 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 Sibley
The latest hail report in and around Sibley is from May 9, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sibley logged 5 reports on 5 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 #75 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sibley accounts for 6% of the 253 reports filed in Webster Parish.
6% 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 April 27, 1991.
The busiest year was 1991, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sibley 0.3
- Webster Parish 4.0
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sibley 5
- Webster Parish 46
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sibley 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Webster | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sibley | Webster | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Minden | Webster | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Webster | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NE Sibley | Webster | 19:10 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 4 25%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.74 NNE Sibley | Webster | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NE Sibley | Webster | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 N Sibley | Webster | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 S Shreveport Jct | Webster | 03:01 local · NCEI |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 NE Sibley | Webster | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sibley | Webster | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Sibley | Webster | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Sibley | Webster | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 4, 1997 | 0.50 inmarble | 3 SW Sibley | Webster | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Minden | Webster | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Webster | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Webster | 10:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sibley
Questions about hail in Sibley
How often does it hail in Sibley, Louisiana?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sibley since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sibley?
Most reports come in April, May, January. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sibley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 27, 1991. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sibley?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sibley 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 May 9, 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.