Hail history for Vinton, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vinton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vinton
- Last hail
- Mar 25, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 25, 2013
26 reports on 20 days since 1974 · #35 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · Vinton
- 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 Vinton
The latest hail report in and around Vinton is from March 25, 2019, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vinton logged 15 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #35 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Vinton accounts for 12% of the 226 reports filed in Calcasieu 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 February 25, 2013 near 1.38 N Vinton.
Reports were down 85% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vinton 0.8
- Calcasieu Parish 5.8
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vinton 9
- Calcasieu Parish 55
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vinton 0%
- Calcasieu Parish 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Vinton | Calcasieu | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 E Nibletts Bluff | Calcasieu | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vinton | Calcasieu | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calcasieu | 10:58 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calcasieu | 15:25 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 15 58%
- 1–2 in 11 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 E Vinton | Calcasieu | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Vinton | Calcasieu | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Vinton | Calcasieu | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Vinton | Calcasieu | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Vinton | Calcasieu | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 E Nibletts Bluff | Calcasieu | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NNE Toomey | Calcasieu | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Vinton | Calcasieu | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Vinton | Calcasieu | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Vinton | Calcasieu | 08:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Vinton | Calcasieu | 12:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Vinton | Calcasieu | 12:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Vinton
- Carlyss 21 km · 13
- Sulphur 22 km · 28
- DeQuincy 31 km · 11
- Lake Charles 36 km · 67
- Moss Bluff 38 km · 20
- Longville 58 km · 10
Questions about hail in Vinton
How often does it hail in Vinton, Louisiana?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vinton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vinton?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vinton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 25, 2013 near 1.38 N Vinton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vinton?
The most recent report in this data is from March 25, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vinton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vinton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 25, 2019.
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.