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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70647

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70647 from June 24, 1964 through September 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70647 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70647

8 reports
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2.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2016
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC MEASURED 2 INCH HAIL IN IOWA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch in diameter hail was reported in Iowa.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Iowa, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 2011
3:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail was reported at a local restaurant.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NNE Iowa, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.83 NE Iowa, LA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2004
3:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manchester, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 1998
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fenton, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 28, 1974
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 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 70647

39 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 17, 2025
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report received of power poles down along hwy 101 near Lacassine. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lacassine, LA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of down trees at the intersection of LA HWY 383 and Go Racca Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Iowa, LA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 N Iowa. Reports of down trees at the intersection of LA HWY 383 and Go Racca Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Iowa, LA
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Iowa, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several shops/sheds with damage ranging from total destruction to moderate damage in this location. Three homes with minor roof damage as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Iowa, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large section of tree blown down onto house. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iowa, LA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Iowa, LA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines near the Topsy area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Topsy, LA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2022
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC CALLER REPORTED A TIN ROOF WAS RIPPED OFF OF THEIR FARM EQUIPMENT BUILDING. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Fenton, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2021
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAMPERS TURNED OVER NEAR IOWA... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Iowa, LA
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2019
7:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALCASIEU 911 RELAYED REPORT FROM CALLER STATING A CAMPER HAD BLOWN INTO HER HOME. RADAR IMAGERY SUGGESTS POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Iowa, LA
63 mph
Jul 20, 2012
8:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line wind damage occurred just north of a westward moving tornadic mesovortex. Damage in the Holmwood area included shingles removed from a trailer home, trailer house skirting removed one multiple homes, one oak tree near two feet in diameter downed onto a wooden fence, and multiple tree branches broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.64 NNW Holmwood, LA
70 mph
Jun 5, 2011
12:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst struck areas north of Holmwood along Bullwhip Road and Wrangler Road. One sheet metal patio was ripped off a mobile home causing damage to the roof and spread debris up to 200 yards to the southwest. A wooden back patio at a nearby home was destroyed. Several mobile homes suffered damage to the skirting and a few outbuildings were destroyed. All damage was in a northeast to southwest direction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 NNW Holmwood, LA
60 mph
Jul 8, 2009
4:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Iowa, with most of the town without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Iowa, LA
60 mph
Jul 8, 2009
4:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down one mile west of Iowa along Highway 90.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 WNW Iowa, 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 70647

14 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2021
6:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE OF A TORNADO NEAR CLIFTON ROAD LOOKING WEST TOWARD THE AVA SUBDIVISION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Iowa, LA
UNK category
Oct 16, 2019
7:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CALCASIEU 911 RELAYED REPORT FROM CALLER STATING A CAMPER HAD BLOWN INTO HER HOME. RADAR IMAGERY SUGGESTS POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Iowa, LA
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
5:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO FORMED NORTH OF NICK MARTONE ROAD AND MOVED TO THE SOUTHEAST. THE TORNADO CROSSED NICK MARTONE ROAD WHERE IT DAMAGED TWO OUTBUILDINGS. THE TORNADO THEN DISSIPATED IN A FIELD SOUTH OF NICK MARTONE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Iowa, LA
EF0 category
Jul 20, 2012
8:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed along the leading edge of a QLCS and traveled around 1.5 miles toward the southwest. The tornado did mostly superficial tree damage, however one pine tree with a width of 6 to 8 inches was snapped, patio furniture was damaged along Nick Martone Road, and one agricultural structure was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.47 N Holmwood, LA
F0 category
Nov 22, 2004
2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Fenton, LA
F0 category
Nov 22, 2004
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Iowa, LA
F1 category
Dec 30, 2002
11:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Iowa, LA
F3 category
Nov 21, 1992
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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
May 5, 1991
3:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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
Jul 3, 1990
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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
Mar 29, 1990
7:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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
Aug 26, 1980
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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
Jul 14, 1969
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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
Mar 23, 1969
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70647
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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ZIP 70647 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,056
Households4,049
Housing units4,702
Income
Median household income$83,048
$100k+ households43.3%
$150k+ households23.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,698
Attached single-family25
Small multifamily87
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes871
Housing mix
Single-family share78.7%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share18.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,474
Renter-occupied575
Vacant units653
Home value & age
Median home value$251,400
Owner homes $300k+28.7%
Owner homes $500k+11.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built2004
Older-home share21.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,968
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70647 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 39 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70647, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70647?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70647 is 2.00″. It was reported near Iowa, LA on February 15, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70647 — 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 70647 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70647 — 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 70647 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70647 — 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 70647 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70647 — 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 70647, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70647, 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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