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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71051
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71051 from March 31, 1957 through September 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 71051 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 71051 · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 8, 2026
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter sized hail in Elm Grove.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SSW Haughton, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2023 5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 W Ringgold, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2023 5:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED BETWEEN ELM GROVE AND NINOCK ALONG US HWY 71.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 W Ringgold, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 6, 2019 4:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THIS REPORT WAS FORWARDED TO US VIA FACEBOOK BY KSLA TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SE Barksdale Air For, LA
1.00″hail
May 2, 2008 9:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.43 WSW Koran, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 27, 2007 1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 19 SE Bossier City, LA
2.75″hail
Jun 16, 2005 4:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 SE Bossier City, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2000 6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Grove, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2000 5:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Windows broken out of local church and a few automobiles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Grove, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 25, 2000 6:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SE Shreveport, LA
0.75″hail
Apr 27, 1998 2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Grove, LA
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 1992 1:37 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
May 15, 1992 2:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 1991 2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
2.50″hail
Apr 27, 1991 6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
May 20, 1990 11:42 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.88″hail
Jan 17, 1990 11:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Red River Parish · 2,062 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 17, 1988 7:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
Nov 9, 1984 5:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.88″hail
May 7, 1984 7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 23, 1958 4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 1957 2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 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.
Wind Report Description: Trees down and powerlines near the Lake Bistineau Dam 8 miles west of Ringgold.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Ringgold, LA
64mph
Apr 9, 2024 9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed large branches down along US HWY 71 SE of Atkins... LA. Measured a 64mph wind gust near Mary Magdalene Cemetary along US 71.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Ringgold, LA
UNKmph
Mar 3, 2023 6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE DOWNED ON HWY. 527 SOUTH OF SLIGO ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Haughton, LA
UNKmph
Jan 5, 2023 11:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES... POWERLINES DOWN. BARN DISPLACED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSE Barksdale Air Fo, LA
UNKmph
Jan 3, 2023 1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERGOLA LIFTED AND RELOCATED 50 FEET FROM ORIGINAL LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Barksdale Air For, LA
UNKmph
Nov 6, 2022 3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 HOMES DAMAGED BY HIGH WINDS. ONE HOME PUSHED OFF ITS BLOCKS AND ANOTHER MANUFACTURED HOME HAD WALL AND ROOF DAMAGE. TREES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWNED ALONG EVANGELINE DRIVE. SEVERAL CARPORTS WITH DAMAGE AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WNW Ringgold, LA
UNKmph
Nov 11, 2021 7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BOSSIER PARISH SHERIFF REPORTS LARGE TREE ACROSS HWY 527 NEAR SUNSET VILLA DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Barksdale Air For, LA
UNKmph
May 4, 2021 4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF BOSSIER PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSW Haughton, LA
UNKmph
Nov 25, 2020 8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED TREE DOWN BLOCKING JOHNSON ROAD AT CAMP BISTINEAU ROAD IN DOYLINE. TREE ALSO HAS POWER LINES DOWN. 6 MI NE ELM GROVE LA... C. 2:30 AM CST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Haughton, LA
UNKmph
Apr 12, 2020 3:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN OVER TO THE ENE AROUND SPRING BRANCH AND TEAGUE ROADS... INDICATIVE OF STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE. THERE WAS A PORCH STRUCTURE BLOWN OFF A RESIDENCE ALONG SPRING BRANCH ROAD... BUT HERE DAMAGE WAS ALSO INDICATIVE OF STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Doyline, LA
UNKmph
Apr 12, 2020 3:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO HARDWOOD TREES UPROOTED AND BLOWN TO THE ENE... INDICATIVE OF STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 WNW Ringgold, LA
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2016 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ON HWY 527 AND LIMBS DOWN NEAR HAUGHTON
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Barksdale Air Forc, LA
UNKmph
Jan 10, 2016 2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE LIMBS WERE DOWNED BY HIGH WINDS ALONG HIGHWAY 154 EAST OF ELM GROVE JUST WEST OF THE LAKE BISTINEAU DAM IN SOUTHERN BOSSIER PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSE Haughton, LA
UNKmph
Jan 9, 2016 2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT 2400 ATKINS CLARK RD NEAR THE ELM GROVE COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 W Ringgold, LA
60mph
May 25, 2015 3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed south southwest of Haughton, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Elm Grove, LA
63mph
Mar 27, 2007 1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed southeast of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 SE Bossier City, LA
61mph
Feb 24, 2007 12:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs blown down along Hart Island Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SE Shreveport, LA
61mph
Feb 24, 2007 12:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large storage building destroyed 4 miles north northwest of Caspiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 SE Shreveport, LA
61mph
Jul 2, 2005 12:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on St. Hwy 157 and 527 near Taylortown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Haughton, LA
66mph
Mar 31, 2005 10:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along Hwy 71 near the communities of Cooterville and Ninock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 SE Bossier City, LA
66mph
Jul 30, 2003 4:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles were blown off a house while a second home suffered damage to its chimney from a fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Taylortown, LA
69mph
Apr 7, 2002 11:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elm Grove, LA
69mph
May 17, 1999 8:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elm Grove, LA
69mph
Jul 16, 1996 4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Koran, LA
UNKmph
Sep 22, 1992 12:10 AM PST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Sep 2, 1992 7:50 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Jul 22, 1992 6:10 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Oct 29, 1991 4:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
59mph
Aug 30, 1991 8:33 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Apr 12, 1991 5:42 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
May 3, 1990 3:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Dec 19, 1987 2:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Dec 14, 1987 5:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Nov 23, 1983 2:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Feb 11, 1965 12:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 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 71051
9 reports
UNKcategory
May 6, 2025 8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief... line-embedded EF0 tornado occurred in SE Bossier Parish between Elm Grove and Lake Bistineau. Most of the damage consisted of down hardwood trees and a couple of split trunks. Max. wind was 80 mph. Path length was 2.53 miles. Max. width was 340 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Ringgold, LA
UNKcategory
Jul 8, 2024 7:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video of a tornado near Elm Grove sent via social media. Time and position estimated from TDS via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 S Haughton, LA
UNKcategory
May 23, 2024 12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief and short EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated at 97 mph occurred along the north side of Highway 527... just west of Red Chute Bayou. Damage occurred to a few structures with many trees damaged. Max width 100 yards and path length around a quarter mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSW Haughton, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 7, 2021 9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO SNAPPED A FEW TREES ALONG FAIRVIEW POINT RD. AND CONTINUED ALONG A 0.9 MILE PATH... LIFTING A SECTION OF ROOFING MATERIAL ON A MOBILE HOME AND SNAPPING LARGE TREE LIMBS NEAR THE PINE COVE MARINA BEFORE LIFTING. THE PATH WIDTH WAS ABOUT 50 YDS AT ITS WIDEST POINT... AND MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSW Doyline, LA
EF0category
Nov 8, 2011 5:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the storm that first touched down in Caddo Parish. A spotter also added confirmation with film as he photographed this tornado as it crossed the river and approached the Elm Grove community in Bossier Parish. Damage was limited to trees. The tornado lifted as it approached Hwy. 71 south of Elm Grove, Louisiana. Winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 WSW Elm Grove, LA
EF2category
Apr 26, 2011 7:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that first touched down in eastern Panola County, Texas, then moved into De Soto and Caddo Parishes in northwest Louisiana before moving into southern Bossier Parish. The tornado moved across Atkins Clark Road where a mobile trailer was flipped at a gas well injuring the occupants. The tornado continued northeast crossing Hwy. 154 and 157 intersection damaging trees and powerlines before weakening and lifting near Lake Bisteneau. Maximum winds are estimated at 110 - 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.62 SSW Elm Grove, LA
EF0category
Dec 9, 2008 6:19 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down on the east side of the Red River west of U.S. Hwy. 71 in a field. A small tin outbuilding and some trees along the levee were damaged. The tornado was on the ground for approximately one minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .58 E Ninock, LA
F3category
Apr 23, 2000 5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: High precipitation supercells developed along the leading edge of a dry line across eastern Texas which moved into northwest Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines were downed as the tornado moved across the area. The most extensive damage was noted near Atkins, LA (2.5 miles south of Elm Grove on US 71), where one brick structure was almost totally demolished. Only pieces of two walls remained. The brick structure had 6 inch iron poles supporting the corners and these were bent and twisted. Near the brick building was a two story house which had its roof completely removed and most of its siding stripped off. A mobile home also on this property was completely destroyed and strewn across a field. Some trees that were left standing had their bark and leaves stripped off. Immediately adjacent to this damage, on the other side of US 71, another farm building was completely destroyed along with numerous trees leveled. Eyewitness accounts indicated that two tornadoes occurred with this supercell. The descriptions were consistent with those of cyclic, tornadic supercells. Only one injury was reported at this location. A mans' arm was lacerated to the bone by flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Elm Grove, LA
F1category
May 5, 1989 2:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71051
Bossier Parish · 38,236 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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71051 have on record?
Our records show 22 hail, 35 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71051, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71051?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71051 is 2.75″. It was reported near Bossier City, LA on June 16, 2005.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71051 — 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 71051 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 71051 — 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 71051 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 71051 — 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 71051 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71051 — 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 71051, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71051, 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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