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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70549

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70549 from March 31, 1957 through May 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70549 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70549

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 1998
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Arthur, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1997
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Arthur, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1996
10:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Arthur, 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 70549

13 reports
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61 mph
May 27, 2025
8:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station LACL1 Lacassine.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lacassine Nationa, LA
60 mph
Mar 22, 2024
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station LACL1 Lacassine.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lacassine Nationa, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2019
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTS A HOME ON HWY 3056 WAS LIFTED OFF ITS PILINGS... AND SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED ON HWY 14 IN THE SAME VICINITY. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Lake Arthur, LA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2017
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES AND UTILITY POLES DOWN NEAR LA-14 AND POM ROY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Lake Arthur, LA
70 mph
May 26, 2010
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jennings Daily News reported several trees were blown down in Lake Arthur, with a power pole knocked down on Evangeline Street. Moderate roof damage also occurred to several structures.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake Arthur, LA
60 mph
Oct 22, 2009
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS Employee witnessed several trees blown down in the northern portion of Lake Arthur along Highway 14, with power knocked out to the entire town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .77 NW Lake Arthur, LA
60 mph
Mar 25, 2009
10:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was measured by the Lacassine RAWS Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12.51 NW Grand Lake Lake, LA
58 mph
Jun 4, 2007
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blwon down near the Lacassine Bridge along highway 14.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.99 W Thronwell Lyon Arpt, LA
58 mph
Jan 13, 2005
3:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Lake Arthur, LA
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2001
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Arthur, LA
UNK mph
Nov 6, 2000
5:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Arthur, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 1987
8:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Mar 2, 1973
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 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 70549

13 reports
UNK category
Jun 8, 2019
7:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNDO DAMAGED MULTIPLE TREES ALONG HIGHWAYS 14 AND 380. WHERE THE PATH BEGAN A FEW AWNING WERE DAMAGED OR REMOVED FROM HOMES AND ONE WAS THROWN ACROSS 14. ONE VEHICLE HAD DAMAGE FROM DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Lake Arthur, LA
EF0 category
Jun 27, 2014
12:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in rural Jefferson Davis Parish near Thornwell. It was videotaped by several people. The tornado touched down on Goose Island Road where it blew trees down. When it crossed Highway 14 it damaged a small barn and several trees. The tornado paralleled Highway 99 as it moved north remaining over mostly crawfish and rice fields. A couple of power lines were bent and one was snapped. A larger barn was destroyed along Highway 99 and several more trees snapped. The tornado dissipated along west Niblett Road where it blew a tree across a driveway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .9 SW Thronwell Lyon Arpt, LA
EF1 category
Mar 21, 2012
3:17 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At least 30-40 homes and businesses were damaged when a tornado tore through Lake Arthur. Most of the damage was roof damage, although several homes had windows and walls damaged from flying debris. The water tower had a large radio antenna fall from it. Numerous trees and power lines were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .48 S Lake Arthur, LA
EF0 category
Mar 5, 2011
8:50 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF0 tornado began southwest of the Lyons Road and Mouton Road intersection and ended northwest of Highway 26 and Bobby Road. Several power poles were knocked down along Mouton Road and Lyons Road. A mobile home lost part of its roof on Bobby Road, and tree limbs were blown down along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.34 SSE Roanoke, LA
EF0 category
Mar 5, 2011
8:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF0 tornado began southwest of the Highway 99 and Marceaux Road intersection and ended east of Highway 382. Power lines were blown down on Highway 99, and several farm buildings received minor damage along Highway 382 with sheet metal blown across the roadway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 N Niblett, LA
EF0 category
Oct 22, 2009
11:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Tornado began south of Pom Roy Road and moved north-northeastward, damaging several trees. As the tornado crossed Highway 14 about 4 miles west of Lake Arthur, it damaged several more trees at homes on the south side of the highway and blew around some outdoor furniture. The tornado then continued north-northeastward across rural areas, knocking down a power pole on Highway 380 and blowing down a swath of sugarcane along Rouch Road. A resident of Thornwell photographed the tornado as it traveled through this area. More power poles and power lines were blown down as the tornado crossed Lyons Road just south of Guidry Road. The tornado then curved northward and north-northwestward, crossing back over Lyons Road just north of Mouton Road, where it knocked down several more power poles before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 SW Lake Arthur Lake, LA
F1 category
Sep 11, 1998
9:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Lake Arthur, LA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1975
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 11, 1971
5:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Apr 19, 1967
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Feb 10, 1966
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 7, 1957
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Mar 31, 1957
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 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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ZIP 70549 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,580
Households1,292
Housing units1,664
Income
Median household income$50,952
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,282
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily67
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes315
Housing mix
Single-family share77.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share18.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,033
Renter-occupied259
Vacant units372
Home value & age
Median home value$106,000
Owner homes $300k+3.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1970
Older-home share59.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,222
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70549 have on record?

Our records show 3 hail, 13 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70549, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70549?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70549 is 1.00″. It was reported near Lake Arthur, LA on March 6, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70549 — 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 70549 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70549 — 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 70549 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70549 — 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 70549 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70549 — 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 70549, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70549, 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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