Hail in Red River County, LA
Hail turns up in Red River County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Red River County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 31, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was January 10, 2026.
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About Red River County, LA
Red River Parish lies in northwestern Louisiana along the Red River, a low region of bottomland and pine ridges. Deep Gulf moisture surging north ahead of cool-season fronts can build storms strong enough for quarter to golf ball hail, even in the heart of winter. The Shreveport (KSHV) radar provides coverage from about 38 miles to the northwest, close enough to track cells moving up the river valley.
The hail record for Red River County, LA
Red River County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
January is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Red River County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Red River County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Red River County?
Red River County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in January.
What's the largest hail recorded in Red River County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on March 31, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Red River County this year?
Red River County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Red River County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently January 10, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Red River County, LA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Red River County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.