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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70126

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70126 from December 6, 1971 through August 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70126 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70126

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2011
1:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported near the Industrial Canal and Mississippi River Gulf Outlet area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 SSE Gentilly, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 1998
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: (New)Lkfrnt Arpt New, LA
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 1996
12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S (New)Lkfrnt Arpt New, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1996
12:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S (New)Lkfrnt Arpt New, 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 70126

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41 mph
Aug 24, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lakefront airport ASOS reported a 41 mph wind gust from thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw East New Orleans, LA
68 mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet reported a wind gust of 68mph at New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ne New Orleans, LA
67 mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lakefront Airport KNEW measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 knots or 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
71 mph
May 9, 2026
1:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 6 WSW East New Orleans. Mesonet station XLKF Lakefront Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
63 mph
May 9, 2026
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 6 WSW East New Orleans. ASOS station KNEW New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
60 mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNEW recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
58 mph
Jun 10, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNEW ASOS reported a gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE New Orleans, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
3:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: broadcast media reports large tree fallen on St Ferdinand St behind George Washington Carver High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE New Orleans, LA
58 mph
May 7, 2025
2:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KNEW New Orleans Lakefront Airport reports wind gust of 50 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a large tree on a home near 3200 St. Ferdinand Street in the Desire neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE New Orleans, LA
64 mph
Jun 27, 2024
8:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KNEW New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
60 mph
Jun 4, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNEW ASOS... Lakefront Airport recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Orleans Lakefront A, LA
61 mph
May 29, 2024
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KNEW New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
82 mph
May 17, 2024
5:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: New Orleans Lakefront Airport recorded a second wind gust of 82 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, LA
82 mph
May 17, 2024
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: New Orleans Lakefront Airport measured a wind gust of 82 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW East New Orleans, 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 70126

1 reports
F1 category
Dec 6, 1971
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70126
Orleans Parish · 89,213 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 70126 area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,690
Households10,549
Housing units12,686
Income
Median household income$38,229
$100k+ households21.6%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,925
Attached single-family1,311
Small multifamily1,601
Large multifamily1,731
Mobile homes118
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share10.3%
Multifamily share26.3%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,297
Renter-occupied5,252
Vacant units2,137
Home value & age
Median home value$187,300
Owner homes $300k+8.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share69.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,149
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70126 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 66 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70126, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70126?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70126 is 1.00″. It was reported near Gentilly, LA on June 7, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70126 — 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 70126 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70126 — 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 70126 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70126 — 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 70126 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70126 — 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 70126, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70126, 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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