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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70605

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70605 from January 22, 1965 through May 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70605 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70605

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Lake Charles, LA
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2020
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL SOUTHWEST OF LAKE CHARLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN SW LAKE CHARLES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Charles, LA
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2013
12:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter to half dollar-sized hail were received from across the south side of Lake Charles. One NWS employee had to replace his roof and also had vehicles dented.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 NNW (Lch)Lk Charles Muni, LA
1.25″ hail
Nov 5, 2012
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports were received from off-duty NWS employees, a NWS volunteer, the Calcasieu Parish emergency manager, and the public of hail ranging in size from pea to half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.23 S Westlake, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2011
4:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hercules tugboat at the Trunkline LNG plant in southwest Lake Charles reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.62 SE Vincent Lndg, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2011
4:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Employee estimated quarter size hail near Nelson Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 WNW (Lch)Lk Charles Muni, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2009
11:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail on Granger Road southwest of Lake Charles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.35 SE Vincent Lndg, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2009
11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV reported penny size hail in Grand Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grand Lake, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2009
12:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AN NWS Employee near the intersection of Nelson Road and Country Club Road in Lake Charles reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 NNW (Lch)Lk Charles Muni, LA
0.88″ hail
Feb 12, 2008
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 S Westlake, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2007
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 S Lake Charles Lake, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
9:48 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Lake, LA
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2001
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Lake, LA
2.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70605
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Lake, 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 70605

35 reports
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UNK mph
May 20, 2026
3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received of a downed tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were observed having fallen in the Prien area. This includes a tree on a home... and several trees across driveways. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2024
10:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near St. John Elementary School along Elliot Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Grand Lake, LA
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WALGREENS LOST PART OF ITS ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF CAVED IN AND WALLS BLOWN OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHIMNEY CAME OFF OF A HOUSE WEST OF THE LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LCPD REPORTS DOWNED POWER LINES AND TREE AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMMON STREET AND ROMERO STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lake Charles, LA
80 mph
Nov 2, 2018
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE AREA OF DAMAGING WINDS OCCURRED OVER SOUTH LAKE CHARLES. CAUSING SPORADIC DAMAGE BETWEEN I-210 AND GAUTHIER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE LIMBS DOWN ON COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2016
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING SOUTHBOUND LANES OF RYAN STREET AT MCNEESE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Lake Charles, LA
69 mph
Jul 20, 2012
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds from a passing QLCS downed many trees and power lines across the City of Lake Charles and surrounding areas including Sulphur and Mossbluff. A tree fell through a house of a NWS employee and another NWS employee reported a pine tree fell on a neighbor's home. Lake Charles PD reported a 50 year old oak tree with an 8 foot circumference was uprooted. Along Ham Reid Road a roof of a shed was blown off and into a garage. At the peak of the storm around 16,000 customers were out of power around the Lake Charles area, and extended power outages caused loss of perishables at some area stores. Winds from this event also broke a ship loose from its moorings at the Lake Charles port damaging the dock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.35 S Lake Charles Lake, LA
96 mph
Mar 30, 2011
4:07 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hercules tugboat at the Trunkline LNG plant in southwest Lake Charles reported a wind gust of 95 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.62 SE Vincent Lndg, LA
70 mph
Mar 30, 2011
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree fell onto a mobile home on Speck Drive causing considerable damage to half of the roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.4 W (Lch)Lk Charles Muni, LA
70 mph
Mar 30, 2011
3:59 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS storm survey discovered a large downburst struck areas south of the LNG Plant in southwest Lake Charles. A few homes along Airhart Road suffered minor roof damage, with a couple of fences pushed over and a boat shed blown 50 yards southeast and destroyed. Winds were measured up to 95 mph at the LNG Plant, but damage in the populated areas to the south of the plant suggest winds were in the 60-70 mph range.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.25 SSE Vincent Lndg, 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 70605

8 reports
UNK category
Aug 26, 2022
9:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LCH ATC TOWER REPORTED A LAND SPOUT/WATER SPOUT NEAR PRIEN LAKE AREA. IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT MOVED ONSHORE... BUT PICTURES INDICATE IT WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Westlake, LA
UNK category
Oct 27, 2021
5:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS OBSERVED FROM RADAR WITH EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. WILL DETERMINE THE RATING ONCE WE GET A CHANCE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Nov 1, 2018
5:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM ESTIMATED EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE ON WEST MCNESSE ST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Lake Charles, LA
EF0 category
Oct 31, 2013
9:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the marsh and woods north of Graywood Parkway and traveled west across Big Lake Road. The tornado then continued down L. Ogea Road and Sancess Road before dissipating. Mostly tree damage was noted along the path, however one home had minor damage and 2 sheds were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 ENE Vincent Lndg, LA
F0 category
Jan 6, 1999
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Lake Charles, LA
F1 category
Nov 15, 1987
8:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Nov 15, 1987
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 5, 1969
5:08 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70605
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 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 70605 area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,715
Households15,699
Housing units17,926
Income
Median household income$88,337
$100k+ households40.8%
$150k+ households20.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,818
Attached single-family479
Small multifamily1,611
Large multifamily2,446
Mobile homes555
Housing mix
Single-family share71.5%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share22.6%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,346
Renter-occupied4,353
Vacant units2,227
Home value & age
Median home value$293,800
Owner homes $300k+47.9%
Owner homes $500k+15.9%
Owner homes $750k+9.0%
Median year built1995
Older-home share33.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,019
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70605 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 35 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70605, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70605?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70605 is 2.00″. It was reported near Grand Lake, LA on April 2, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70605 — 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 70605 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70605 — 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 70605 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70605 — 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 70605 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70605 — 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 70605, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70605, 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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