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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71039

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71039 from April 21, 1959 through March 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71039 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71039

22 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2020
3:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SUBMITTED HAIL PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
9:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along the shore of Lake Bistineau southwest of Heflin, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 SW Heflin, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2009
9:49 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Heflin, LA
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2008
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Heflin, LA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2006
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2004
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
1.75″ hail
Oct 5, 2000
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail fell for 20 minutes completely covering the ground and stripping vegetation.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
1.75″ hail
May 14, 1997
6:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 7, 1996
2:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, LA
0.88″ hail
Sep 1, 1992
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.80″ hail
Jun 26, 1992
1:47 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
2.75″ hail
Mar 9, 1992
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 14, 1992
5:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1991
7:28 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 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 71039

16 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in Heflin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the southern portions of Webster Parish... with multiple roads blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HWY. 516.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Ringgold, LA
UNK mph
Nov 6, 2022
5:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE PARISH... INCLUDING LOCATIONS NEAR HEFLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Nov 6, 2022
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM HEFLIN. CDT TO CST FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES. LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE PARISH... INCLUDING LOCATIONS NEAR HEFLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON MARTHA WOODS ROAD NEAR HEFLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON 371 WITH POWER LINES... ALSO FRANKLIN ROAD... WEBSTER... ART CAMP ROADS
NWS Wind Report Location: Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON 371 WITH POWER LINES... ALSO FRANKLIN ROAD... WEBSTER... ART CAMP ROADS
NWS Wind Report Location: Heflin, LA
60 mph
Feb 20, 2014
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officer estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts which downed trees across the Heflin community along with dime size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Heflin, LA
69 mph
Apr 26, 2011
9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across the parish including one down on a house in the Heflin community. There we no report of injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Heflin, LA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 1986
12:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 1983
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 1983
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 1975
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1966
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 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 71039

12 reports
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
3:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE ON HOME ON NORTH MAIN STREET IN HEFLIN... AND ONE TREE THROUGH A HOME. INJURIES/FATALITIES UNKNOWN AT THIS POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Heflin, LA
EF0 category
Nov 8, 2011
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was part of the same supercell thunderstorm which spawned the tornadoes near Logansport and Elm Grove Louisiana. It was also one of two tornadoes in close proximity. The tornado first touched down along Hwy. 7 about 1.5 miles northwest of Heflin, Louisiana. The tornado then tracked northeast crossing Mason Fells Road and Hwy. 531 with several trees snapped and uprooted along the path before ending on Coussons Road, about 3 miles southeast of Dubberly, Louisiana. Winds were estimated at 75-80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 WSW Ogden, LA
EF0 category
Apr 9, 2009
10:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This storm developed in southern Webster Parish near Hwy 531, to the northeast of Heflin. Several trees were snapped off at the top while others were uprooted. The 2.25 mile-long track ended along Moores Cemetery Road, where other trees were snapped at the top. The path width was approximately 100 yards wide and this EF0 tornado was on the ground for about 3 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 SE Ogden, LA
F1 category
Apr 5, 2005
11:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a continuation of the tornado that first formed 4 miles SW of Fryeburg...and then crossed into extreme southern Webster Parish. This storm destroyed two mobile homes and damaged four other homes along with uprooting or snapping several trees along its path. Several power poles were alsodowned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Heflin, LA
F1 category
Apr 5, 2005
11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell storm spawned a tornado across northwest Bienville parish. The storm destroyed two mobile homes and did minor damage to 6 other homes along its path. Numerous trees and powerlines were also blown over in the storm. There was one injury from a tree hitting a mobile home approximately one half mile north of Fryeburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Fryeburg, LA
F1 category
Apr 27, 1991
5:41 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
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 27, 1990
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Feb 15, 1990
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 15, 1990
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
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
May 7, 1978
1:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 15, 1972
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 21, 1959
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71039
Webster Parish · 12,543 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 71039 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,165
Households752
Housing units1,011
Income
Median household income$49,615
$100k+ households30.5%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached550
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes448
Housing mix
Single-family share54.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share44.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied580
Renter-occupied172
Vacant units259
Home value & age
Median home value$112,000
Owner homes $300k+10.9%
Owner homes $500k+9.3%
Owner homes $750k+6.7%
Median year built1982
Older-home share45.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars710
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71039 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 16 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71039, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71039?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71039 is 2.75″. It was reported near Heflin, LA on March 9, 1992.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71039 — 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 71039 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71039 — 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 71039 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71039 — 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 71039 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71039 — 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 71039, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71039, 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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