Hail history for West Monroe, Louisiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Monroe since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Monroe
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 20, 2012
22 reports on 14 days since 1989 · #43 of 145 Louisiana places
Hail map · West Monroe
- 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 West Monroe
The latest hail report in and around West Monroe is from April 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Monroe logged 19 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Louisiana town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #43 of 145 Louisiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Monroe accounts for 9% of the 256 reports filed in Ouachita 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 July 20, 2012 near 1.35 ENE Steven.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Monroe 0.9
- Ouachita Parish 5.5
- Median Louisiana town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Monroe 11
- Ouachita Parish 49
- Median Louisiana town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Monroe 0%
- Ouachita 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.8 SW Monroe | Ouachita | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Monroe | Ouachita | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 E Claiborne | Ouachita | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 WSW West Monroe | Ouachita | 12:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 E Claiborne | Ouachita | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Monroe | Ouachita | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 WSW West Monroe | Ouachita | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.8 SW Monroe | Ouachita | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 NW Steven | Ouachita | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.41 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.35 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.81 SE Kiroli Woods | Ouachita | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.35 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Steven | Ouachita | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Monroe
- Monroe 7 km · 94
- Swartz 17 km · 13
- Calhoun 19 km · 31
- Sterlington 21 km · 32
- Start 27 km · 12
- Downsville 28 km · 29
- Choudrant 35 km · 15
- Chatham 36 km · 21
Questions about hail in West Monroe
How often does it hail in West Monroe, Louisiana?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Monroe since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 145 Louisiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Monroe?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Monroe?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 20, 2012 near 1.35 ENE Steven. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Monroe?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Monroe had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 29, 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.