Hail in Union County, LA
Hail turns up in Union County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 10 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Union County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on April 29, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 10, 2026.
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About Union County, LA
Union County sits in the rolling pine hills of north Louisiana, hard against the Arkansas border in the upper part of the state. Most of its hail falls in the cooler months, when strong frontal systems sweep Gulf moisture northward and touch off severe thunderstorms over the wooded uplands. The closest radar is Shreveport's KSHV unit about 89 miles to the west, far enough that its lowest beam passes well over the treetops here, catching storm structure aloft more than near-ground returns.
The hail record for Union County, LA
Hail is a recurring threat in Union County, with 10 confirmed events on record since 2025.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Union County, most often in April.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Union County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 10 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Union County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Union County?
Union County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Union County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on April 29, 2026.
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.
Is Union County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Union County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Union County this year?
Union 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 Union County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 10, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Union County, LA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Union 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.