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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70129

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70129 from June 27, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70129 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70129

5 reports
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1.50″ hail
Feb 7, 2017
5:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN NEW ORLEANS EAST
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE New Orleans, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2017
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 ENE New Orleans, LA
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2015
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong to golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 WSW Michend, LA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in the Irish Bayou area near Interstate 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 SSW South Pt, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 1973
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 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 70129

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59 mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet reported a wind gust of 59 MPH at Bayou Bienvenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse East New Orleans, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-4 trees down on the side of I-10 east of the I-510 exit. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne East New Orleans, LA
68 mph
Apr 10, 2024
2:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBYU Bayou Bienvenue (Vertical Lift).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE East New Orleans, LA
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CSX bridge tender along the railroad at the Pearl River crossing reported railroad signals knocked out and tree damage. Possible tornado sighting. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Lake Catherine, LA
65 mph
Jun 20, 2023
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBYU Bayou Bienvenue (Vertical Lift).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE East New Orleans, LA
64 mph
Jun 20, 2023
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XBYU Bayou Bienvenue (Vertical Lift).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE East New Orleans, LA
67 mph
Apr 15, 2023
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 7 E EAST NEW ORLEANS. MESONET STATION 1825W NOFD ENGINE 31 - VENETIAN ISLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E East New Orleans, LA
68 mph
Oct 26, 2019
9:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION XBYU BAYOU BIENVENUE (VERTICAL LIFT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE East New Orleans, LA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2018
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON BULLARD AVE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: East New Orleans, LA
81 mph
May 10, 2013
6:34 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A steel girder stick frame camp with vinyl siding and metal roof on a 15 foot pier was struck by thunderstorm wind gusts. Nearly the entire structure was blown to the east with roofing material and furniture blown 30 to 50 yards down wind. Two portions of siding were blown across Chef Menteur Highway about 10 yards east of the roadway. Two additional camp structures across the highway also had minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.65 NE Greens Ditch, LA
58 mph
Apr 2, 2009
12:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi truck was turned on its side on Interstate 10 near the Irish Bayou exit by strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.24 S South Pt, LA
58 mph
Mar 27, 2009
12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down in eastern Orleans parish along Highway 11 in Irish Bayou.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NE (New)Lkfrnt Arpt New, LA
58 mph
Aug 15, 2006
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near the intersection of US Highway 90 and US Highway 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: Little Woods, LA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2002
1:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a fishing camp was blown off. Resident's anemometer measured a wind gust of 79 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Catherine, LA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2002
1:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A number of trees and large branches were blown down. One tree fell on a house in Algiers.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 70129

3 reports
UNK category
Feb 7, 2017
5:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 25 INJ *** EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRELIMINARILY REPORT APPROXIMATELY 60 HOUSES AND STRUCTURES WITH VARYING DEGREES OF DAMAGE. APPROXIMATELY 25 INJURIES REPORTED. -- UPDATE 11/8 1015AM SURVEY CREW CONFIRMS EF3 DAMAGE. DETAILS TO FOLLOW LATER TODAY. --
NWS Tornado Report Location: East New Orleans, LA
F1 category
Mar 31, 1962
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70129
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 27, 1957
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70129
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 70129 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,219
Households3,075
Housing units3,727
Income
Median household income$53,811
$100k+ households25.9%
$150k+ households2.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,431
Attached single-family420
Small multifamily554
Large multifamily165
Mobile homes151
Housing mix
Single-family share65.2%
Attached-home share11.3%
Multifamily share19.3%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,155
Renter-occupied920
Vacant units652
Home value & age
Median home value$170,800
Owner homes $300k+13.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,761
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70129 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 29 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70129, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70129?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70129 is 1.50″. It was reported near New Orleans, LA on February 7, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70129 — 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 70129 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70129 — 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 70129 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70129 — 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 70129 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70129 — 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 70129, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70129, 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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