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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70570

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70570 from February 8, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70570 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
91
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70570 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70570

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL NORTH OF OPELOUSAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Opelousas, LA
1.25″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
9:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed a report of 1.25 inch hail near Opelousas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Opelousas, LA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Lawtell, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.71 WSW Port Barre, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Opelousas, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail two miles northeast of Lawtell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Lawtell, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some windshields were broken from the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Nuba, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2004
2:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2001
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leonville, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 1999
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 2, 1999
4:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1996
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 1992
3:22 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 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 70570

91 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down east of Opelousas near Wisdom road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports multiple trees down near Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St Landry Parish EM reports a tree across Hwy 35 near the intersection with Hwy 190 in Lawtell.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received of severe tree damage due to thunderstorm winds. Multiple live oak trees sustained major limb destruction and pieces of wood were seen embedded into outdoor walls of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-49 service rd southbound near exit 16 near Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports numerous trees down between Sunset and Leonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Grand Coteau, LA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public submitted a photo of a large branch split from a tree on Babineaux Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on Mouton Street in Opelousas. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
3:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports trees down and numerous power outages in Opelousas. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of widespread wind damage across St. Landry Parish. Over 60 roads blocked with trees down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** St Landry Parish EM reports four people were injured when a tree fell on a car. One injury is critical and the victim is being airlifted to Baton Rouge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Opelousas, LA
63 mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOPL Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Opelousas, LA
61 mph
Sep 26, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOPL Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Opelousas, LA
63 mph
Jan 25, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 63 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OPELOUSAS PD REPORTS WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE IN THE OPELOUSAS AREA. A WOMAN WAS TRAPPED IN HER HOME BY TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelousas, 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 70570

18 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2018
11:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CHRISTINA AND DEVILLE ROADS... DESTROYING THE ROOF OF ONE HOME. IT CROSSED ST. ANDREWS RD... SNAPPING MULTIPLE TREES AND CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOUSES. IT THEN CROSSED LA-10... DOWNING TREES AND ENDING NEAR ALDES RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Grand Prairie, LA
EF0 category
Nov 30, 2010
12:46 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey found a weak EF0 tornado touched down northeast of the Highway 178/Christ the King Road intersection west of Bellevue. A barn received minor roof damage near the beginning of the path. Scattered trees were blown down in all directions in the Crimson Cove subdivision east of Highway 182.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.12 WNW Shuteston, LA
EF0 category
Apr 18, 2009
6:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Tornado briefly touched down 3 miles north of Opelousas along Highway 182. A few trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 S Nuba, LA
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2008
2:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another tornado touched down in St. Landry Parish. Several large trees were blown over, and in Nuba a house had the front windows broken and part of the tin roof ripped off. Several other homes received minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.98 SSW Plaisance, LA
F2 category
Oct 29, 2002
3:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Opelousas, LA
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
5:28 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lewisburg, LA
F0 category
Sep 11, 1998
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Opelousas, LA
F1 category
Dec 15, 1992
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Feb 9, 1983
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Aug 5, 1975
12:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Aug 5, 1975
12:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jun 13, 1974
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 11, 1971
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 30, 1968
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Dec 3, 1964
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70570
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 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 70570 area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,188
Households14,788
Housing units17,099
Income
Median household income$45,276
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households7.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,853
Attached single-family296
Small multifamily1,395
Large multifamily287
Mobile homes3,227
Housing mix
Single-family share69.3%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share9.8%
Mobile-home share18.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,491
Renter-occupied4,297
Vacant units2,311
Home value & age
Median home value$151,300
Owner homes $300k+15.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.7%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,268
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70570 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 91 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70570, 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 70570?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70570 is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 N Nuba, LA on April 11, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70570 — 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 70570 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70570 — 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 70570 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70570 — 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 70570 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70570 — 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 70570, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70570, 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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