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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70006

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70006 from May 6, 1960 through May 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70006 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70006

2 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2015
3:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported in Kenner and Metairie by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NNW Southport, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2010
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail was reported at Kenner and Metairie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NNW Southport, LA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 70006

10 reports
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UNK mph
May 7, 2025
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A picture of a powerline downed by thunderstorm winds along Transcontinental Drive just north of I-10.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Dec 9, 2021
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE NEAR CLEARVIEW PKWY INCLUDING A ROOF AWNING... ROOF EAVE... SHINGLES MISSING AND SMALL CAR MOVED SLIGHTLY FROM PARKED LOCATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Dec 9, 2021
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A REPORT OF MULTIPLE FENCES AND A CARPORT BLOWN DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF KAWANEE AND HARING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Dec 9, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM HAS DETERMINED THAT THE DAMAGE IN METAIRIE... LA WAS CAUSED BY STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS. THERE WERE TWO AREAS OF DAMAGE SURVEYED. ONE WAS ON CLEARVIEW PKWAY AND ONE ON HARING ROAD. THE FIRST AREA HAD ONE HOME WITH SHINGLE DAMAGE... A DAMAGED CARPORT AND A FRONT PILLAR SHIFTED OFF THE PORCH. TWO NEIGHBORING HOUSES HAD ABOUT 5-10 FEET OF SHINGLE/AWNING DAMAGE. SURROUNDING THESE HOUSES... THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO LEAF OR TREE DEBRIS... NO OTHER STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WAS NOTED... CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WERE NOT MOVED AND THE TARPED ROOFS WERE NOT TOUCHED. IN THE SECOND LOCATION... ONLY ONE HOUSE HAD A FEW FEET OF SIDING DAMAGE AND MANY OF THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WERE NOT MOVED WHILE A FEW WERE. THERE WAS SOME LEAF DEBRIS NOTED IN THIS AREA. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THESE AREAS DID SUSTAIN WIDESPREAD MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IDA. IN SUMMARY... DUE TO THE VERY ISOLATED DAMAGE AND THE RELATED COMPLICATIONS DUE TO IDA... WE CANNOT CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINE THIS WAS A TORN
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2020
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO UTILITY POLES DOWN ON AIRLINE BETWEEN CLEARY AND GIUFFRAIS. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOW DOWN IN METAIRIE
NWS Wind Report Location: Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2018
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL MEDIA REPORTED DAMAGE TO SEATING A COVERING/PAVILLION AT THE BABY CAKES BASEBALL FIELD. THE COVERING ALSO BLEW INTO A POWERLINE AND CALLED DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metairie, LA
UNK mph
May 9, 2018
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED AT A GARDEN CENTER. THE REPORTS CAME FROM BROADCAST MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE TIME WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metairie, LA
92 mph
Apr 27, 2015
9:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eleven large railcar shipping containers were blown off a train on the east bank approach to the Huey P Long Bridge in the Elmwood area of Metairie. The tracks at the location of the damage were approximately 70 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 NNW Southport, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 1960
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70006

3 reports
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2013
10:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near the intersection of Meadowdale Street and Kent Avenue in Metairie, where it downed a large, but rotting, tree onto a parked car. The tornado moved southeastward causing minor roof damage to a few residences as it approached Veterans Boulevard. At the intersection of Transcontinental Drive and Veterans Boulevard, the tornado snapped several small trees and overturned a large truck, with the two occupants suffering minor injuries. The tornado continued to cause minor damage to trees and rooftops as it moved through the Pontchartrain Gardens subdivision. The tornado ripped a metal breezeway awning at a private school before crossing Interstate 10. It continued southeastward tearing large branches from trees and sporadically causing minor roof damage to several homes before lifting near the intersection of North Woodlawn Avenue and West Metairie Drive. Estimated peak wind was 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.69 NE Kenner, LA
F1 category
Jul 29, 1977
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jul 17, 1975
10:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70006
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 70006 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,013
Households6,017
Housing units6,645
Income
Median household income$74,049
$100k+ households40.4%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,106
Attached single-family138
Small multifamily1,742
Large multifamily624
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share61.8%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share35.6%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,695
Renter-occupied2,322
Vacant units628
Home value & age
Median home value$333,000
Owner homes $300k+61.6%
Owner homes $500k+13.9%
Owner homes $750k+5.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share62.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,896
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70006 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 10 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70006, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70006?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70006 is 1.75″. It was reported near Southport, LA on April 15, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70006 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 70006 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70006 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 70006 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70006 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 70006 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70006 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 70006, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70006, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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