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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70517

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70517 from February 17, 1960 through February 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70517 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70517

15 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 16, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butte La Rose, LA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2020
4:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BREAUX BRIDGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
11:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BREAUX BRIDGE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Breaux Bridge, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2016
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED PHOTO OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR LAKE MARTIN RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Breaux Bridge, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
2.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2015
2:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of baseball sized hail was received from between Breaux Bridge and the Parks Area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Breaux Bridge, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2015
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Breaux Bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Breaux Bridge, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
2:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70517
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Lft)Lafayette Rgnl, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
9:43 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of one inch in diameter was reported in Breaux Bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Breaux Bridge, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
2:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Henderson, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atchafalaya, LA
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2002
3:47 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Henderson, LA
1.75″ hail
May 25, 1997
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as golfballs pounded the Breaux Bridge area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
2.75″ hail
Feb 12, 1984
11:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 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 70517

54 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 18, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of roof damage in Breaux Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2025
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: La Rue Angelle road blocked due to tree falling across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2025
2:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Big branches broken off trees and minor flooding on Doyle Melancon Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reporting numerous power outages in Breaux Bridge with thunderstorm passage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports power outages in associated with strong thunderstorm winds. Area observations observed wind gusts 40 to 50 MPH at the time of the outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Cecilia, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports numerous trees blown down between Breaux Bridge and Parks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports damage to a residence. Corner of a roof was lifted up with the storm passage. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public photo of downed trees blocking the road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports two buildings with roof damage. One causing partial collapse of structure. Other building sustained similar damage to lesser extent. This damage from Thunderstorm wind gusts occurred near N barn rd and Grandpoint Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Cecilia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
2:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Louisiana DOTD reports a tree down along the Atchafalaya bridge blocking westbound traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Butte La Rose, LA
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A SHED IN THE BREAUX BRIDGE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Jan 8, 2021
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS CAUSED SOME TREES TO FALL DOWN AND SEVERAL HOMES OR SHED RECEIVED ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2020
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS A ROOF PARTIALLY TORN OFF A HOME ON CORMIER RD IN BREAUX BRIDGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ST MARTIN EM REPORTS HAIL OF UNKNOWN SIZE AND STRONG WINDS NEAR CECILIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Cecilia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTED TREES BLOWN DOWN IN CECILIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cecilia, 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 70517

9 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2024
11:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just west of Bayou Teche causing tree damage. The tornado then tracked across southern portions of Cecilia... crossed I-10... and into Henderson damaging numerous homes... several businesses and downing many trees. Damage consisted of severe roof damage... rolled manufactured homes and RVs... destroyed outbuildings... and at least one partial wall collapse to a structure. The roof was removed from Pats Edgewater Inn. Additional tree and powerline damage was noted in these areas as the tornado reached peak intensity of EF2 120 MPH. The tornado finally pushed east into Henderson Lake/Atchafalaya Basin where it likely ended. There is some uncertainty as to how far the tornado tracked into the basin... due to lack of access. Drone footage provided did not give indication that the tornado continued into the Basin... however... satellite imagery may be needed to finalize this possibility.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Cecilia, LA
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
2:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** MOBILE HOME WAS BLOWN OFF OF ITS FOUNDATION AND DESTROYED. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER INSIDE WERE KILLED. SUVREY CONFIRMS EF1 TORNADO WITH 100 MPH WINDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Breaux Bridge, LA
EF1 category
Jan 13, 2013
12:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field off Harry Huval Road south-southeast of Breaux Bridge. It destroyed a large two story barn. The debris from the barn hit a home and made numerous puncture holes in the roof and walls. A mobile home across the street also had debris hit it and cause damage to the corner of the roof and wall. Another near by mobile home was pulled off of its pilings and caused structure damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 S Patin, LA
EF1 category
Jan 10, 2013
5:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the south side of Breaux Bridge near Molbert Lane. It flipped a trailer on Roma DR with one occupant who emerged uninjured. Several homes on Roma and Brandt Streets had roof damage. The tornado crossed Bayou Teche and peeled part of a metal roof off a home on Clause DR. On Grand Pointe AVE a dance hall had part of its roof removed. A small business on the corner of 11th ST and Grand Pointe AVE had the entire roof removed. The tornado continued through a residential community where many homes received minor roof or siding damage before dissipating in a field near Doyle Melancon Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 S Breaux Bridge, LA
EF1 category
May 15, 2008
5:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado formed behind the Wal-Mart in Breaux Bridge and moved south along Highway 328, damaging several large warehouses. The tornado moved across Highway 94, destroying an insurance business and damaging several homes and apartments near it. The storm turned more to the left, and headed south through Beaux Bridge, blowing down many trees and causing more damage to homes and businesses. The tornado dissipated southeast of Breaux Bridge along Huval Road where it shifted a home off its pilings, injuring one man inside.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.9 NNW Breaux Bridge, LA
F1 category
Jun 18, 1988
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Apr 21, 1977
5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1975
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 17, 1960
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70517
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 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 70517 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,570
Households9,875
Housing units11,884
Income
Median household income$58,342
$100k+ households32.0%
$150k+ households10.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,015
Attached single-family76
Small multifamily371
Large multifamily55
Mobile homes3,367
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.6%
Mobile-home share28.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,650
Renter-occupied2,225
Vacant units2,009
Home value & age
Median home value$151,600
Owner homes $300k+16.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1989
Older-home share36.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,938
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70517 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 54 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70517, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70517?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70517 is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 N Breaux Bridge, LA on April 24, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70517 — 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 70517 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70517 — 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 70517 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70517 — 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 70517 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70517 — 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 70517, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70517, 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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