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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70582

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70582 from January 22, 1965 through June 1, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70582 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70582

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Parks, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Parks, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN PARKS
NWS Hail Report Location: Parks, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL BETWEEN BREAUX BRIDGE AND PARKS. TIME FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Breaux Bridge, LA
2.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2015
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several photos were received of tennis ball to baseball sized hail from Catahoula.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 ENE Catahoula, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
10:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report was received of hail to nickel size in the Saint Martinville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S St Martinville, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2013
10:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel sized hail lasting for near 2 minutes was reported at the courthouse in Saint Martinville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N St Martinville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
2:47 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Parks, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
3:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S St Martinville, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2009
12:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KATC-TV relayed a report from the public of hail ranging from pea to golf ball size southeast of St. Martinville. These citizens also stated the hail was the largest they had ever seen living in that location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.22 SE St Martinville Arpt, LA
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2007
10:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE St Martinville Arpt, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
2:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 ENE Catahoula, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2006
1:01 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Catahoula, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2005
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70582
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lydia, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cade, 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 70582

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
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 up to 30 MPH at the time of the outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports numerous trees and power lines down around the Catahoula community. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Catahoula, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports large tree limb was blown off a tree that then hit the house. A heavy duty rabbit cage was flipped over... several trees were broken off in the yard and a section of fence was blown down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports residential window sucked out of its frame as the storm passed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports roof blown off of home in St. Martinville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Saint Martinville, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Martinville, LA
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Martinville, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report tree down in Cade.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cade, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2022
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE TO POWERLINES RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Saint Martinville, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO HOUSES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Parks, LA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2017
5:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS DEPT REPORTS TREES DOWN ON CATAHOULA HWY NEAR ST MARTINVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. Martinville, LA
58 mph
Jun 23, 2015
5:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bricks were blown off the side of building in Downtown Saint Martinville. Better than a quarter of the bricks fell of the side of the State Farm office.
NWS Wind Report Location: N St Martinville, LA
58 mph
Jun 26, 2014
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A passing thunderstorm produced a strong wind gust that downed a tree in Parks.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parks, LA
58 mph
Nov 5, 2012
6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports were received via the spotter network of hail the size of quarters in the Saint Martinville area. Winds of 40 MPH and small branches down was also repoted.
NWS Wind Report Location: N St Martinville, LA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
10:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds south of Breaux Bridge resulted in several trees snapped and a small metal storage shed being displaced.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parks, 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 70582

10 reports
UNK category
Jan 8, 2021
4:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH 110 MPH WINDS FLIPPED OVER A SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME... DESTROYING IT ON GRAND BOIS ROAD NEAR PARKS. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HOME. SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND SEVERAL OTHER HOMES AND OUT BUILDINGS RECEIVED ROOF DAMAGE ALONG NURSERY HIGHWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Henderson, LA
EF1 category
May 4, 2009
4:59 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado with a path length of just over a half a mile and path width of 50 yards moved across the LeBlanc subdivision west of Catahoula. The tornado began in a field near the intersection of LD Drive and Higginbotham Road with large tree branches blown down and debris thrown into trees. Moving east-northeast, the tornado continued across the subdivision where it damaged numerous houses and mobile homes. One mobile home was flipped at least two times and completely destroyed, and a camper trailer was blown upside down onto a car. The tornado exited the subdivision into an open field east of Estates Avenue. ||In total, 23 homes were damaged or destroyed. One woman carrying an infant was hospitalized with a spinal injury when she ran from her mobile home to a nearby house and was struck by flying debris. Two other individuals received minor injuries including facial lacerations.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .46 NNW Catahoula, LA
EF0 category
Feb 12, 2008
1:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After radar analysis and a storm survey, this storm was determined to be a land spout tornado. Two 75 foot tall ham radio towers were blown down with one falling on the roof of a residence. A fence with concrete posts in the ground was blown over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S St Martinville, LA
EF2 category
Feb 13, 2007
12:36 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Wind speeds were estimated between 110 and 120 mph, or on the low end of EF2. This tornado was spawned by the same storm that produced the Youngsville tornado. The tornado began southwest of the intersection of Poydras Highway and Eunice Road and moved northeast, ending past Nursery Highway. Several brick homes had roofs removed near the highs school, with one home losing most of its second floor. A total of 44 homes were damaged or destroyed, with 80 homes impacted by the tornado. Three injuries occurred in a small brick home where the roof blew off, causing a brick wall and other debris to land on them. Several trees were damaged or uprooted. This was the strongest tornado in southwest Louisiana since the November 23 2004 tornado outbreak.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 ENE Ruth, LA
F0 category
Sep 21, 2006
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cade, LA
F2 category
Nov 21, 1992
9:32 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 24, 1991
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Oct 26, 1988
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
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
Sep 16, 1971
7:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
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
Jan 22, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70582
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 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 70582 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,159
Households7,822
Housing units9,122
Income
Median household income$46,690
$100k+ households29.9%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,467
Attached single-family63
Small multifamily485
Large multifamily93
Mobile homes2,014
Housing mix
Single-family share70.9%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share22.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,157
Renter-occupied1,665
Vacant units1,300
Home value & age
Median home value$149,100
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,003
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70582 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 34 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70582, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70582?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70582 is 2.75″. It was reported near Catahoula, LA on April 24, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70582 — 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 70582 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70582 — 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 70582 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70582 — 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 70582 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70582 — 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 70582, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70582, 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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