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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 70817

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 70817 from June 22, 1968 through May 14, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 70817 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 14, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 70817

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 6, 2020
5:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AROUND SHENANDOAH AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ESE Baton Rouge, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 25, 2014
2:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny sized hail reported near the corner of Tiger Bend Road and Antioch Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 NE Woodlawn, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2012
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the vicinity of Tiger Bend Road and Antioch Road. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 NE Woodlawn, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Jones Creek Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .79 SSE Jones Creek, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 1982
5:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70817
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 1979
8:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 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 70817

12 reports
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UNK mph
May 14, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a house in Woodlawn Estates. Other scattered tree debris in the neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Westminster, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Westminster, LA
65 mph
Jan 25, 2023
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 65 MPH WIND GUST USING HANDHELD ANEMOMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Westminster, LA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2022
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE AT ST GEORGE FD STA 64 CAUSE DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Prairieville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO HIGH POWER TRANSMISSION TOWERS DOWNED NEAR AIRLINE HWY AND HIGHLAND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Prairieville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ACROSS ROAD ON ELLIOTT ROAD NEAR TIGER BEND ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Oak Hills Place, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY IN THE 18400 BLOCK OF WEATHERWOOD DRIVE IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH. EVENT TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Denham Springs, LA
62 mph
Apr 27, 2015
8:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a 62 mph wind gust and a wall cloud in the Tiger Bend Road area. A large tree was also reported blown down onto an apartment building in the tiger bend area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 NE Woodlawn, LA
69 mph
Jun 4, 2011
2:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport was torn off a home in the Shenandoah area of Baton Rouge, and wind caused roof damage to a supermarket on George O'Neal Road. Time of the event was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.64 NE Woodlawn, LA
UNK mph
May 21, 1983
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 1977
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 1968
12:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 70817

4 reports
UNK category
Jul 14, 2019
3:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE AROUND ANTIOCH AND TIGER BEND ROADS. EYEWITNESS REPORTS OF ROTATION AS WELL. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE Baton Rouge, LA
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
6:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CROSSED HOO SHOO TOO ROAD EAST OF SOUTH TIGER BEND ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Prairieville, LA
EF1 category
Mar 21, 2012
8:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were blown down and several homes suffered roof damage on Hoo Shoo Too Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.66 E Kleinpeter, LA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1979
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 70817
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 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 70817 area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,237
Households13,627
Housing units14,106
Income
Median household income$102,878
$100k+ households44.5%
$150k+ households19.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,163
Attached single-family463
Small multifamily1,427
Large multifamily946
Mobile homes107
Housing mix
Single-family share79.1%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share16.8%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,923
Renter-occupied2,704
Vacant units479
Home value & age
Median home value$288,400
Owner homes $300k+45.5%
Owner homes $500k+9.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1992
Older-home share17.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,499
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 70817 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 12 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 70817, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 70817?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 70817 is 1.75″. It was reported near Port Vincent, LA on April 21, 1982.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 70817 — 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 70817 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 70817 — 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 70817 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 70817 — 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 70817 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 70817 — 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 70817, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 70817, 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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