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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71234

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71234 from May 30, 1968 through October 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71234 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71234

40 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 2, 2025
4:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of large hail... estimated to be ping pong ball sized... in Downsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of golf ball sized hail on 552 in Point... LA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Downsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in the Point community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Downsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was posted to social media of quarter size hail that fell along Highway 15 between Chelsea Lane and Mosleys Bluff Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Downsville, LA
1.25″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
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 along Lenard Road near the Union/Ouachita Parish line several miles southeast of Downsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN DOWNSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.25″ hail
Feb 5, 2020
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON WEEMS ROAD SE OF DOWNSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported 1 mile north of Downsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Downsville, LA
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2008
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Farmerville Arpt, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Downsville, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail in the city of Downsville, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 ENE Downsville, LA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2007
12:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell on the west side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Downsville, LA
2.75″ hail
May 10, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Rocky Branch, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2005
8:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail fell at Rocky Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Downsville, 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 71234

42 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 18, 2025
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down reported by Law Enforcement.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed in and around the Downsville community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on Hwy 552 near Henry Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Downsville Rd near Hamilton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hwy 15 near Arthur McDaniel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and powerlines down near Highway 15 N and Highway 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in the Point community area in Union Parish. Many trees across several roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree down across Highway 15 near Arthur McDaniel Road near Downsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in the Downsville community area in Union Parish. Many trees across several roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Highway 151 near Fawn Drive close to the Union and Ouachita line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN INCLUDED LARGE OAK TREE ON RUGGS BLUFF ROAD NEAR DOWNSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE AREA OF DOWNSVILLES... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2019
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN DOWNSVILLE AREA. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2018
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREES DOWN TWO MILES WEST OF POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Downsville, 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 71234

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2019
7:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED IN THE HOLMESVILLE COMMUNITY... WHERE IT DAMAGED A CHICKEN HOUSE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 15 AND HOLMESVILLE RD. IT THEN CROSSED ROUTE 15 AND UPROOTED TREES ALONG ITS PATH TO LAKE D`ARBONNE. BEFORE IT CROSSED THE LAKE... IT UPROOTED SEVERAL TREES WHICH FELL ON A HOME THAT SUSTAINED MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM THE FALLEN TREES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST SNAPPING AND UPROOTING MORE TREES... AND EVENTUALLY CROSSED ROUTE 143 (ARKANSAS RD.). IT LIFTED JUST SHORT OF THE UPPER OUACHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. PEAK WINDS EST. AT 110 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 21.45 MILES. MAX. WIDTH EST. AT 850 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Downsville, LA
UNK category
Apr 13, 2018
11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO BEGAN ALONG GARLAND GIN RD AND CONTINUED NORTH-NORTHEAST...SNAPPING AND UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES. THE TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 15 AND MOVED NORTH-NORTHEAST... SNAPPING MORE TREES ALONG WILLIAMS COLONY RD...GOLDSMITH RD...AND BRIDGES RD BEFORE LIFTING. PATH LENGTH WAS 3.97 MILES...MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 950 YARDS...AND MAXIMUM WINDS WERE 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Downsville, LA
EF1 category
Dec 21, 2013
3:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71234
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey Team concluded that the damage outside of Downsville, Louisiana on December 21st was consistent with that of an EF1 tornado. Damage consisted of damage to several trees and a barn. The tornado had a path length of just under a mile with a path width of 75 yards. Winds were estimated to be near 90 mph during the height of the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 ENE Downsville, LA
F1 category
Aug 26, 1992
3:17 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71234
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
Mar 3, 1977
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71234
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71234 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,237
Households1,655
Housing units2,057
Income
Median household income$90,199
$100k+ households46.3%
$150k+ households16.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,098
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily39
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes920
Housing mix
Single-family share53.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share44.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,440
Renter-occupied215
Vacant units402
Home value & age
Median home value$148,200
Owner homes $300k+19.9%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1994
Older-home share24.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,619
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71234 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 42 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71234, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71234?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71234 is 2.75″. It was reported near Rocky Branch, LA on May 10, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71234 — 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 71234 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71234 — 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 71234 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71234 — 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 71234 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71234 — 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 71234, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71234, 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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