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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71111

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71111 from April 1, 1959 through July 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
69
Wind Reports
67
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71111 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71111

69 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in the Tiburon subdivision in North Bossier.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Red Chute, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on Alder Lane in North Bossier.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
1.25″ hail
Sep 21, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reported half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
1.50″ hail
Sep 21, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter measured ping pong ball sized hail at the Target at Airline and I-220.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bossier City, LA
1.50″ hail
Sep 21, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee measured ping pong ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Bossier City, LA
1.25″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
3:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Red Chute, LA
2.00″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
3:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Red Chute, LA
3.00″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted about 2 min. measured 3 in hail with ruler.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Red Chute, LA
1.50″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail in north bossier.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Bossier City, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2023
2:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In the Tiburon subdivision. Reported via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Red Chute, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong size reported in the Legacy Subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZE HAIL REPORTED BETWEEN BOSSIER CITY AND BENTON IN THE WILLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail reported between Bossier City and Benton in the Willow Heights subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL. A COUPLE JUST SMALLER THAN PING PONG BALL SIZE (~1.3”). ALL STONES LARGER THAN QUARTERS ARE PANCAKE SHAPED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Barksdale Air For, 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 71111

67 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a tree crossing the road at Stockwell Road and Shed Road in Bossier City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Red Chute, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
3:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds estimated at 85 mph uplifted most of the roof of an outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Red Chute, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
3:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Light post blown down at car dealership in North Bossier City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
3:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Light post blown down at car dealership in North Bossier City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered instances of large tree limbs down in and around the Legacy subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED AT BOSSIER ELEMENTARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED ALL THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND SURROUNDING AREAS. POWERLINES DOWNED AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shreveport, LA
UNK mph
May 29, 2021
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE FROM A SMALL PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
May 28, 2021
7:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** ON BROADWAY DR OFF BENTON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
May 25, 2021
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS TREE DOWN AND POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 3 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOSSIER CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Benton, LA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
Oct 23, 2019
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN BOTH THE DOGWOOD SUBDIVISION AND STOCKWELL PLACE SUBDIVISIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Red Chute, LA
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2019
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AND POWER POLE BENT IN NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR THE NORTH GATE OF BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bossier City, LA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A POWER LINE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD BROWNLEE ROAD AND WEMPLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Bossier City, 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 71111

10 reports
EF2 category
Oct 29, 2009
3:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was a continuation of the EF2 tornado that first touched down in downtown Shreveport in Caddo Parish. This tornado crossed the Red River just south of Interstate 220 near Benton Road, where several trees were snapped along the levee and a barn was damaged. The tornado then crossed Interstate 220 just west of Benton Road and caused minor to significant damage at several car dealerships along Benton Road. The tornado crossed Benton Road and entered the Green Acres Place Subdivision, causing moderate to major damage to numerous homes and townhouses. The tornado continued to move north northeast and entered the Brownlee Subdivision where more homes had significant damage. It then damaged to the Reserve Apartment Complex and the Cypress Pointe Apartment Complex on Airline Drive. The tornado then crossed Airline Drive just north of Le Oaks Drive and caused significant damage in Cross Creek and Bayou Bend Subdivisions. Continuing on a north northeast track, the tornado caused major damage at the Bossier Emergency Service Center on Swan Lake Road and snapped and uprooted numerous trees in the Rose Neath Cemetery. As the storm cross Swan Lake Road, it caused significant damage to homes in the Legacy Subdivision. The storm then continued northeast and damaged a home of Jessie Jones Road and West Lakeshore Drive in Benton, Louisiana. The storm crossed Cypress Lake and caused more damage to trees on Merritt Road before dissipating. Louisiana State Governor Bobby Jindal and State Congressman John Flemming came to the region and did a fly over from a helicopter to survey the storm damage from the tornado as well as the flooding that occurred later that evening. About 100 homes were damaged across Bossier Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.28 S Honore, LA
F1 category
Apr 23, 2000
6:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: About 30 homes with roof damage. Several trees blown down and many tree limbs snapped. Fences blown down. This tornado continued from Caddo Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Bossier City, LA
F2 category
Jan 23, 1996
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bossier City, LA
F1 category
Dec 21, 1990
12:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 27, 1990
7:36 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 27, 1990
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
May 5, 1989
2:47 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 15, 1987
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 23, 1985
3:41 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Apr 24, 1964
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71111
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71111 area census snapshot

People & households
Population43,302
Households17,444
Housing units19,563
Income
Median household income$66,465
$100k+ households34.9%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,861
Attached single-family497
Small multifamily3,741
Large multifamily1,834
Mobile homes630
Housing mix
Single-family share65.7%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share28.5%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,212
Renter-occupied7,232
Vacant units2,119
Home value & age
Median home value$268,600
Owner homes $300k+38.8%
Owner homes $500k+8.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1990
Older-home share36.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,790
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71111 have on record?

Our records show 69 hail, 67 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71111, 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 71111?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71111 is 4.00″. It was reported near Benton, LA on April 25, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71111 — 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 71111 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71111 — 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 71111 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71111 — 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 71111 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71111 — 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 71111, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71111, 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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