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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70065

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70065 from March 16, 1972 through June 20, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
5
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70065 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 20, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70065

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
5:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Kenner, LA
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 70065

5 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 27, 2022
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PORTION OF BRICK FACADE BLOWN OFF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AND A TREE BLOWN DOWN INTO BLOWN POWER LINES IN THE CITY OF KENNER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Kenner, LA
UNK mph
Nov 26, 2022
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS THE TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NNE KENNER. PORTION OF BRICK FACADE BLOWN OFF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AND A TREE BLOWN DOWN INTO BLOWN POWER LINES IN THE CITY OF KENNER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Kenner, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2021
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR ARKANSAS AVE AND 37TH ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Kenner, LA
60 mph
Apr 24, 2013
10:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs greater than 4 inches in diameter were snapped off trees along Idaho Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 NE (Msy)Moisant Fld New, LA
67 mph
Feb 10, 1981
1:53 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
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 70065

7 reports
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2015
9:23 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado., along the leading edge of a squall line, touched down at the levee of Duncan Canal north of West Esplanade Avenue. Two wooden power poles were bent near an apartment complex. The storm tracked to the east-southeast with mainly light tree damage, and one area of light roof damage on Grandlake Boulevard. The tornado then crossed Canal Number 17, and lifted the roof off of the back porch of a house on Tulane Drive. On the opposite side of Tulane Drive, another house had a small portion of its roof ripped off. The tornado continued to the east-southeast and crossed West Louisiana State Drive and bent over one wooden power pole, and snapped a second one. The tornado then uprooted a hardwood tree in front of a house on West Loyola. The most significant damage occurred at the corner of Loyola and West Esplanade, where multiple wooden power poles and a few trees were snapped. The tornado then quickly lifted as it crossed West Esplanade. In addition to the tornado, sporadic light tree damage occurred south of the track. A large portion of the facade of a hotel on the corner of Loyola and the Interstate 10 Service Road was damaged due to straight line winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 NNW Moisant Arpt, LA
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2013
10:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down near the intersection of West Loyola Drive and Joe Yenni Boulevard. The storm moved nearly due south along West Loyola causing minor to moderate roof damage to about a dozen homes. The tornado also downed power lines, knocked over light poles, and ripped large limbs off of several large oak trees. A few of the limbs were upward of 18 inches in diameter. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing the intersection of West Loyola Drive and Vintage Drive. Sporadic straight line wind damage was also found in surrounding areas. Estimated peak wind speed was 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.04 N Moisant Arpt, LA
EF0 category
Mar 9, 2011
6:08 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A couple of power poles were blown down. Minor fence damage was reported along Joe Yenni Boulevard. A few trees were uprooted and one tree fell onto the corner of a house on Platt Street. Traffic lights were twisted on Joe Yenni Boulevard. Maximum wind was estimated at 70 mph. The tornado moved into Lake Pontchartrain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.99 N Moisant Arpt, LA
F0 category
Jul 29, 1982
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Oct 29, 1974
12:18 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 21, 1974
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Mar 16, 1972
2:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70065
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 70065 area census snapshot

People & households
Population48,979
Households19,979
Housing units21,890
Income
Median household income$65,899
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,382
Attached single-family835
Small multifamily3,517
Large multifamily3,992
Mobile homes164
Housing mix
Single-family share61.1%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share34.3%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,671
Renter-occupied7,308
Vacant units1,911
Home value & age
Median home value$255,800
Owner homes $300k+34.8%
Owner homes $500k+8.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1978
Older-home share56.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,845
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70065 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 5 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70065, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 20, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70065?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70065 is 1.75″. It was reported near Kenner, LA on July 2, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70065 — 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 70065 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70065 — 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 70065 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70065 — 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 70065 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70065 — 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 70065, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70065, 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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