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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71028

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71028 from April 13, 1967 through May 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71028 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71028

21 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
8:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL MEASURED IN THE ADA COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Gibsland, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
8:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 W GIBSLAND. GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE TAYLOR AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Gibsland, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2014
2:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Gibsland, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2009
10:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Gibsland, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2009
10:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at the Gibsland exit on Interstate 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Gibsland, LA
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2008
8:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell just off Hwy 80.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Gibsland, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2007
3:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Bryceland, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2007
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Arcadia, LA
1.00″ hail
Nov 10, 2006
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell between Gibsland and Arcadia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Gibsland, LA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gibsland, LA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 1999
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bryceland, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 11, 1998
8:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Gibsland, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 1992
4:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 1992
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
2.00″ hail
Dec 21, 1990
11:07 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 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 71028

43 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Mount Lebanon, LA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down throughout the town of Gibsland. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gibsland, LA
UNK mph
Oct 18, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement report trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gibsland, LA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported blown down across the northern portion of the Parish... including in Gibsland and Bryceland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Lebanon, LA
UNK mph
Jan 18, 2023
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES REPORTED DOWN IN NORTH-CENTRAL RURAL PORTIONS OF BIENVILLE PARISH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Mount Lebanon, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 154 JUST SOUTH OF GIBSLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Gibsland, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
11:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 80 NEAR GIBSLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Gibsland, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2019
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON SLAY WOODARD ROAD IN TAYLOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Gibsland, LA
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS 517... BLOCKING THE ROAD JUST OUTSIDE OF BRYCELAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bryceland, LA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN BRYCELAND... AND OVER MUCH THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bryceland, LA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN OVER MUCH OF GIBSLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gibsland, LA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2017
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Mount Lebanon, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
5:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON I20 NORTH OF ADA AND TAYLOR... MILE MARKER 56
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Gibsland, LA
61 mph
Dec 13, 2015
10:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed across Hwy. 795.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Mt Lebanon, LA
64 mph
Dec 13, 2015
10:51 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to 65 mph which snapped and/or uprooted several trees in and around the Gibsland area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Gibsland, 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 71028

6 reports
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2013
7:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado uprooted and snapped several hardwood and softwood trees along Mamie Murphy Road, Old Sparta Road and Kepler Road. The path length was 2.28 miles while the path width was 0.5 miles with maximum winds estimated to be near 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 NW Sparta, LA
F3 category
Nov 3, 1992
3:32 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Apr 19, 1982
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 19, 1982
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
May 25, 1970
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 13, 1967
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71028
Bienville Parish · 4,098 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71028 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,585
Households623
Housing units821
Income
Median household income$35,240
$100k+ households17.5%
$150k+ households3.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached482
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily81
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes249
Housing mix
Single-family share58.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.0%
Mobile-home share30.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied425
Renter-occupied198
Vacant units198
Home value & age
Median home value$92,100
Owner homes $300k+5.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars561
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71028 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 43 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71028, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71028?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71028 is 2.00″. It was reported near Bryceland, LA on December 21, 1990.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71028 — 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 71028 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71028 — 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 71028 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71028 — 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 71028 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71028 — 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 71028, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71028, 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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