ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Provo, UT • Salt Lake City, UT      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71070

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71070 from April 5, 1964 through July 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71070 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71070

11 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KSLA VIEWER POST PHOTO OF GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL NEAR SALINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saline, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
2:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SALINE. BIENVILLE PARISH SHERIFF DEPARTMENT SGT REPORTED HAIL AND DOWNED TREES IN SALINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saline, LA
1.50″ hail
May 16, 2013
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Black Lake, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
11:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail covered the ground in the community of Readhimer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 NE Campti, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2003
6:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saline, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 2002
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chestnut, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 1996
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Reidheimer, LA
1.00″ hail
Oct 29, 1992
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
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 19, 1992
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.88″ hail
Jan 19, 1988
2:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 1975
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
Showing 11 of 11
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 71070

32 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down in Saline... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saline, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on LA-126 near the Natchitoches/Winn Parish line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Saline, LA
UNK mph
Dec 27, 2024
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Goldonna, LA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking the 500 block of Highway 479 near Chestnut.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Goldonna, LA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the town of Saline.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saline, LA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Highway 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Goldonna, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were downed across Highway 9 north of Campti.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Goldonna, LA
UNK mph
May 11, 2023
3:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN IN THE CRESTON... LA AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Campti, LA
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
5:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LA. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT CONTINUE TO CLEAR TREES FROM LA. HWY 479 NEAR CHESTNUT... NATCHITOCHES PARISH SHERIFFS DEPUTIES AND THE GOLDONNA MARSHALLS ARE ASSESSING STORM DAMAGES IN THE CHESTNUT AREA ACCORDING TO THE NATCHITOCHES PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE. MULTIPLE TREES AND SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE AREA. THERE ARE NO REPORTED INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Goldonna, LA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
6:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HWY 501 BETWEEN SALINE AND JONESBORO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Saline, LA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT REPORTS TREES DOWN ON SHADY GROVE ROAD JUST OF HWY 155.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Saline, LA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2020
6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN OVER HIGHWAY 153 NEAR CRESTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Campti, LA
60 mph
Mar 28, 2014
8:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Shady Grove Road east of Saline, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.44 ESE Saline, LA
63 mph
Mar 28, 2014
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were downed on the north side of Black Lake Reservoir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Clear Lake, LA
62 mph
May 21, 2013
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed northeast of Campti, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 E Oshkosh, LA
Showing 15 of 32
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 71070

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 30, 2022
5:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO EMBEDDED WITHIN A QUASI-LINEAR CONVECTIVE SYSTEM (QLCS) TOUCHED DOWN INITIALLY ON WEAVER CEMETERY ROAD WHERE IT DOWNED LARGE BRANCHES... UPROOTED TREES... DAMAGED THE ROOF ON A SINGLE FAMILY HOME... AND ALSO DAMAGED THE ROOF ON A BARN. THE TORNADO CONTINUE ON TO UPROOT AND SNAP TREES AS IT CROSSED LA-9 AND THEN LA-479 BEFORE LIFTING IN A FORESTED AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Goldonna, LA
UNK category
May 8, 2019
10:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN AERIAL SURVEY FROM THE USFS INDICATED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH 100 MPH WINDS TOUCHED DOWN IN THE KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 2.9 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 250 YARDS. TREES WERE UPROOTED... TWISTED... AND SNAPPED ALONG THE TRACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Saline, LA
UNK category
May 8, 2019
10:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHOTOS OF WIDESPREAD DAMAGE FROM POSSIBLE TORNADO IN THE READHIMER COMMUNITY VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Saline, LA
UNK category
May 8, 2019
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS NEAR 105 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN THE KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST BEFORE CROSSING GOVERNMENT ROAD. THIS TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED SEVERAL TREES AS IT CROSSED CALVIN TYLER ROAD AND BRIARWOOD-PRESERVE ROAD BEFORE LIFTING. THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 250 YARDS WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 3.2 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Saline, LA
EF0 category
Oct 22, 2009
11:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped and uprooted along either side of Hwy. 479 southeast of Chestnut, Louisiana with several others missing large branches. Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.86 NE Oshkosh, LA
EF0 category
May 10, 2009
2:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were uprooted along Hwy 479 near a cleared area. Several more trees were downed along Strange Road north of Hwy 479. The tornado lifted north of Goldonna along Goodwill Street where a large Oak was downed.. Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.05 WNW Goldonna, LA
F1 category
Feb 2, 1990
5:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 2, 1990
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71070
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
Showing 8 of 8
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71070 on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71070 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,382
Households485
Housing units662
Income
Median household income$54,187
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached437
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes225
Housing mix
Single-family share66.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share34.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied433
Renter-occupied52
Vacant units177
Home value & age
Median home value$103,100
Owner homes $300k+9.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+5.5%
Median year built1985
Older-home share40.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars457
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71070 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 32 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71070, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71070?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71070 is 1.75″. It was reported near Saline, LA on April 9, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71070 — 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 71070 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71070 — 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 71070 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71070 — 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 71070 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71070 — 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 71070, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71070, 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.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.