Hail and tornadoes in Richland Parish, LA

Since January 2021, radar estimated hail somewhere in Richland Parish, LA on 76 days. The biggest estimate: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball), on Tue, Apr 28, 2026. Hail was reported to the National Weather Service inside the county on 7 days.

Still loading: radar estimates go back to Wed, Oct 14, 2020, and the earlier years are being added.

Days with hail
76
since January 2021
1 inch or larger
37
days, estimated or reported
Largest radar estimate
1.5+ in
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Largest reported
1.75 in
Tue, Sep 16, 2025

Radar estimates are NOAA's MESH: the largest hail the radar estimates aloft, on cells about 0.7 mile across, shown as the lower bound of a size band (“1.5+”). They often run larger than what reached the ground, and they aren't evidence of damage at any address.

Radar-estimated hail on Tue, Apr 28, 2026 around the place, with the hail reported that day
Tue, Apr 28, 2026: radar-estimated hail around Richland Parish, LA, with the hail reported that day.

Hail on record since 1955

NOAA's Storm Events database lists 62 hail reports in Richland Parish, LA on 44 days, 1 of them 2 inches or larger. The largest: 2.75 in, near Delhi, on Wed, May 10, 2006.

By decade: 2000s: 24 · 2010s: 27 · 2020s: 11

Tornadoes since 1950

20 tornadoes have touched Richland Parish, LA since 1950, none of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger. They killed 0 and injured 4.

Strongest

  • Wed, Mar 30, 2022 · EF1 · 7.37 mi long, 1,000 yd wide · near Girard
  • Sun, Apr 12, 2020 · EF1 · 1.91 mi long, 150 yd wide · near Cuthbert
  • Sun, Apr 12, 2020 · EF1 · 1.01 mi long, 500 yd wide · near Boeuff River
  • Sun, May 19, 2019 · EF1 · 18.67 mi long, 700 yd wide · near New Light
  • Wed, May 8, 2019 · EF1 · 8.89 mi long, 200 yd wide · near Crew Lake

Most recent

  • Sat, Dec 28, 2024 · EF0 · 3.62 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Warden
  • Wed, Mar 30, 2022 · EF0 · 1.78 mi long, 25 yd wide · near Dehlco
  • Wed, Mar 30, 2022 · EF1 · 7.37 mi long, 1,000 yd wide · near Girard
  • Tue, May 4, 2021 · EF0 · 8.55 mi long, 700 yd wide · near Alto
  • Sun, Apr 12, 2020 · EF1 · 1.91 mi long, 150 yd wide · near Cuthbert
  • Sun, Apr 12, 2020 · EF0 · 1.28 mi long, 50 yd wide · near Cuthbert
  • Sun, Apr 12, 2020 · EF1 · 1.01 mi long, 500 yd wide · near Boeuff River
  • Sun, May 19, 2019 · EF1 · 18.67 mi long, 700 yd wide · near New Light
  • Wed, May 8, 2019 · EF1 · 7.88 mi long, 300 yd wide · near Jonesburg
  • Wed, May 8, 2019 · EF1 · 8.89 mi long, 200 yd wide · near Crew Lake

By decade: 2000s: 3 · 2010s: 10 · 2020s: 7

Still loading: NOAA's record goes back to 1950, and 2003 onward is in so far.

Every hail day since January 2021

  • Mon, Sep 14, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Sep 13, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Aug 21, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Aug 9, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, Aug 6, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, Jul 1, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Jun 1, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, May 22, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Apr 28, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Mar 15, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Mar 7, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Jan 9, 2026

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Sep 16, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    Reported in the county
    • 1.75 in (4 ENE Rayville, LA)
  • Thu, Sep 11, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, Aug 20, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Aug 19, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Aug 18, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Aug 17, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Aug 15, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, Aug 14, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Aug 12, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, Jul 31, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, Jul 30, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Jul 29, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Jul 11, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Jul 7, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, Jun 26, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, May 24, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, May 6, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, May 2, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    Reported in the county
    • 1 in (4 N Rayville, LA)
  • Thu, May 1, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    Reported in the county
    • 1 in (1 ENE Rayville, LA)
    • 1 in (8 ESE Oak Ridge, LA)
  • Wed, Apr 23, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Apr 22, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Mar 23, 2025

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, Jul 31, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Jun 30, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, May 28, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, May 22, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, May 9, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Apr 20, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Dec 9, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Aug 25, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Jul 3, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, Jun 29, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Jun 27, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Jun 17, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Thu, Jun 15, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, Jun 14, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Jun 13, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Jun 12, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Jun 5, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Jun 4, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, May 9, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Apr 2, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    Reported in the county
    • 1.25 in (6 SSW START, LA)
  • Fri, Mar 31, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    Reported in the county
    • 1 in (RAYVILLE, LA)
    • 1.75 in (13 NW FORT NECESSITY, LA)
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Jul 9, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Jun 11, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Jun 10, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, May 24, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, May 13, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sat, Apr 30, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Apr 17, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Apr 15, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Mon, Apr 4, 2022

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    Reported in the county
    • 1 in (4 SSW GIRARD, LA)
  • Sat, Aug 14, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Aug 1, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Jul 27, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, May 4, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Fri, Apr 9, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    No hail reported in the county.

  • Tue, Mar 16, 2021

    Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)

    Reported in the county
    • 1.25 in (3 SSW EPPS, LA)

Radar estimates and reports are for anywhere inside the county's boundary. Radar estimates come from NOAA's MRMS estimated hail size (MESH), the largest hail the radar estimates aloft on a ~1 km grid. They often run larger than the hail that reached the ground, and they aren't an observation at any address. Reports are what people reported to the National Weather Service. Neither is proof of damage or an official record for an insurance claim. From NOAA's Storm Events Database (NCEI), which records tornadoes from 1950, hail and thunderstorm wind from 1955, and every kind of storm from 1996. A tornado that crossed county lines is counted in each county it touched. Recent months are added as NCEI publishes them, a few months behind. Damage is in the dollars of its year and is often an estimate.