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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71222

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71222 from May 7, 1978 through March 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71222 · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71222

21 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
5:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of quarter to half dollar size hail was posted to social media that fell just west of Bernice.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Bernice, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures of golfball size hail were posted to social media just southeast of Bernice.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Bernice, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of dime to quarter size hail along Barnes Bridge Road between Spearsville and Bernice.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Spearsville, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
3:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bernice, LA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF HAIL AROUND QUARTER SIZE ON BARNES BRIDGE ROAD... RESULTING IN A CRACKED WINDSHIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Bernice, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail reported in Bernice, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Bernice, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported 2 miles south of Bernice, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSW Bernice, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2007
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported along Barber Creek Road south of Hwy 9.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Summerfield, LA
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2006
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bernice, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2004
12:05 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bernice, LA
0.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2000
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bernice, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 1992
3:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 1990
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Nov 8, 1989
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 1989
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 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 71222

37 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 24, 2025
5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down on Highway 2 on the eastern side of the Bernice city limits.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bernice, LA
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Jinks Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Farmerville, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
11:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down across Newman Road near the intersection of Tommy Green Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
11:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Pisgah Church Road in Bernice.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
11:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed across Double Bridges Road near Bernice.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a vehicle on Hwy 167 south of Bernice. No injuries... but the driver was trapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2023
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO A POWER LINE ON FOX ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Farmerville, LA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ON PATRICK CHURCH RD IN BERNICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS OF MOSTLY ROOF DAMAGE TO SOME MOBILE HOMES AND BUILDINGS IN BERNICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON LA HIGHWAY 2 GOING WEST FROM NEAR OLD BERNICE HS AREA TOWARDS LISBON. ROAD IS CLOSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
8:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROADS CLOSED ACROSS THE PARISH DUE TO FALLEN TREES AND TREE DEBRIS: HWY 33 N @ UP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (MARION HIGHWAY) HWY 33 S @ HICKS FRAZIER RD (RUSTON HIGHWAY) HWY 15 S @ HOLMESVILLE RD (DOWNSVILLE) HWY 15 S @ BOBBIE COX RD (DOWNSVILLE) HWY 550 @ VILLAGE CREEK RD (BERNICE) HWY 3121 @ LOCKHART (ARKANSAS STATE LINE) HWY 143 @ ALBERT SMITH RD (BETWEEN ROCKY BRANCH AND CROSSROADS).
NWS Wind Report Location: Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED TREES DOWN 2 MILES EAST OF BERNICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
12:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON PISGAH CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bernice, LA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN THE COMMUNITY OF WELDON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Bernice, 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 71222

10 reports
UNK category
Jul 8, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just north of Highway 2 along Weldon Church Road. As it moved through a wooded area... substantial damage was done to the timber as hundreds of trees were uprooted and snapped. Peak intensity was noted here... EF2 with max winds around 115 mph. Path width was 750 yards. Total path length was 3.2 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Bernice, LA
UNK category
Mar 17, 2021
7:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG EDMONDS CREEK AND MOVED NORTHEASTWARD... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING HUNDREDS OF TREES ALONG ITS 2.7 MILE PATH. SEVERAL HOMES... AWNINGS... AND VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED BY THE FALLING TREES. THE PATH ENDED JUST NORTH OF HWY 2... WEST OF FARMERVILLE. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 95 MPH... AND THE PATH WIDTH WAS 766 YARDS AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Farmerville, LA
EF1 category
Dec 24, 2009
8:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were downed, with trees damaging 3 homes on the northwest shore of Lake Darbonne. Several tin sheds were blown into the woods/lake, and a wooden shop was moved off of its foundation. Shingles were removed off of one home. The heaviest concentration of damage was found on Walnut Tree Road north of Highway 2. Per the local media/eye-witness reports, strong post-frontal gradient winds downed a couple of damaged trees along the tornado���s path, destroying a metal shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 E Shiloh, LA
EF0 category
Oct 29, 2009
12:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down just south of Bernice, Louisiana just west of Hwy 167. The damage consisted of trees and large branches downed. Tin was also removed from the roof of a car wash and roof damage was observed to a home along the south side of Bernice.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.47 SSW Bernice, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
11:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in Union Parish west of Bernice near Busby Road. The tornado tracked for approximately 0.25 miles where several trees were snapped or uprooted along a 40 yard wide path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 W Bernice, LA
F1 category
Nov 3, 1992
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Nov 19, 1983
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
May 16, 1981
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Dec 3, 1978
4:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 7, 1978
1:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71222
Union Parish · 6,001 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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ZIP 71222 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,621
Households1,131
Housing units1,500
Income
Median household income$33,399
$100k+ households16.8%
$150k+ households2.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,032
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily82
Large multifamily18
Mobile homes368
Housing mix
Single-family share68.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.7%
Mobile-home share24.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied849
Renter-occupied282
Vacant units369
Home value & age
Median home value$102,700
Owner homes $300k+4.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1981
Older-home share47.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,080
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71222 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 37 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71222, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71222?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71222 is 1.75″. It was reported near Bernice, LA on March 23, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71222 — 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 71222 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71222 — 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 71222 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71222 — 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 71222 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71222 — 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 71222, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71222, 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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