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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70653

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70653 from February 27, 1969 through February 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70653 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70653

18 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED FROM MERRYVILLE TRUCK STOP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Merryville, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2017
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL NEAR FIELDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
1.50″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC PHOTO SUBMITTED TO LOCAL NEWS MEDIA SHOWS PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL IN FIELDS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2013
10:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of one inch in diameter was reported 5 mile north of Singer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.51 SE Merryville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV reported quarter size hail 4 miles west of Fields.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.29 SSE Bancroft, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Merryville lady reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.34 SSW Merryville, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Junction by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.53 NNW Neale, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2005
11:47 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
0.75″ hail
Oct 4, 2004
2:04 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Merryville, LA
0.75″ hail
Nov 28, 2001
5:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Fields, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2001
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merryville, LA
0.75″ hail
Nov 8, 2000
4:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merryville, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
10:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merryville, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 1999
6:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Merryville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
1:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merryville, 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 70653

28 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 17, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of powerline down and portion of a barn roof blown off on Farris Loop. Associated with couplet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Junction, LA
70 mph
Feb 17, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage was observed to trees and one mobile home. Winds estimated at 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Junction, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2020
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. METAL ROOF DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREE NEAR HENNIGAN ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merryville, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2020
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEAUREGARD PARISH SHERIFF REPORTS TREES DOWN IN MERRYVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merryville, LA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 2018
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL TELEVISION REPORTS CAMPER BLOWN OVER ON DON PLUSH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W De Ridder, LA
58 mph
May 25, 2015
8:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pine tree was snapped along Highway 389 south southwest of Merryville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.51 SSW Merryville, LA
58 mph
Dec 25, 2012
12:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Beauregard Parish emergency manager reports trees and power lines down in Merryville from a passing storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Merryville, LA
58 mph
Dec 22, 2011
5:17 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down across road on Hwy 389 with the road blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.29 SSE Fields, LA
69 mph
Oct 19, 2006
6:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across the power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Merryville, LA
58 mph
May 25, 2005
7:19 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Merryville, LA
58 mph
Apr 11, 2005
11:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Fields, LA
58 mph
Jun 27, 2004
11:07 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merryville, LA
58 mph
May 13, 2004
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fields, LA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2002
11:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merryville, LA
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2001
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merryville, 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 70653

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 7, 2018
6:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR BOB CARSEY ROAD... AND BLEW DOWN TREES AND POWER LINES ALONG A SECTION OF US 190 WEST OF DERIDDER NEAR PINE STREET AND DON PLUSH ROAD. SETH COLE ROAD HAD A TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN. ON GRAYBOW ROAD... SEVERAL TREES FELL... SOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BARNS. THE TORNADO ENDED NEAR DOYLE SHARP ROAD... WHERE SEVERAL MORE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Junction, LA
UNK category
May 12, 2017
9:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY FINDS EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE AROUND RAYMOND SPIKES ROAD. MAINLY DOWNED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Fields, LA
UNK category
May 12, 2017
9:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY FINDS PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 105 MPH WITH EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE BEGINING AROUND RAYMOND SPIKES ROAD AND ENDING AFTER CROSSING HIGHWAY 109 AROUND LUCY LANE NORTH OF THE FIELDS AREA. PATH LENGTH WAS 3.2 MILES AND LASTED AROUND 6 MINUTES. DAMAGE WAS MAINLY TO TREES...POWER POLES...AND A BARN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Fields, LA
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
4:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT THE MYSTIC BAPTIST CHURCH. PART OF THE METAL ROOF WAS PEELED OFF AND SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.3 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 20 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Fields, LA
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2015
11:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado formed in Newton County and moved east to southeast across the Sabine River. The tornado passed near Bancroft before dissipating near Fields. Mostly tree damage occurred along the path, however one home was damaged when a tree fell onto the roof and a couple of outbuildings were also damaged near Bancroft. The path in Beauregard Parish was 8.36 miles long with a total path distance of 12.3 miles. The average width was 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.4 W Bancroft, LA
EF0 category
May 9, 2013
10:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down along Highway 110 west of Singer, blowing down numerous pine trees, some of which fell on power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.76 NW Singer, LA
F1 category
Oct 13, 2001
4:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Merryville, LA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1999
7:18 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bancroft, LA
F2 category
Oct 23, 1997
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Merryville, LA
F1 category
Apr 27, 1990
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70653
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 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 70653 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,297
Households1,359
Housing units1,666
Income
Median household income$60,625
$100k+ households40.7%
$150k+ households16.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached772
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily64
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes777
Housing mix
Single-family share46.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.1%
Mobile-home share46.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,132
Renter-occupied227
Vacant units307
Home value & age
Median home value$112,100
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1993
Older-home share29.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,260
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70653 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 28 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70653, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70653?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70653 is 1.75″. It was reported near Fields, LA on April 27, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70653 — 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 70653 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70653 — 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 70653 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70653 — 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 70653 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70653 — 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 70653, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70653, 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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