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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71266

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71266 from July 3, 1972 through June 12, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71266 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 12, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71266

27 reports
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2.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 to 2.0 inch hail along hwy 17.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Pioneer, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pioneer, LA
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2022
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN PIONEER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pioneer, LA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2018
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Forest, LA
1.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ACCUMULATING HAIL OUTSIDE OF PIONEER RANGING IN SIZE FROM QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Darnell, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ACCUMULATIONS OF HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Darnell, LA
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some hail damage occurred with no specific information and the hail may have been larger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WSW Darnell, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail occurred in both Pioneer and Darnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Pioneer, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
1:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell just north of Epps.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Epps, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
2:11 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail fell along Highway 585.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNE Bear Skin, LA
1.75″ hail
Oct 12, 2010
1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across southern West Carroll Parish.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.1 SSW Bear Skin, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2009
8:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter sized hail fell across the parish.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 SSW Goodwill, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
3:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Epps, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2004
2:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail damaged newly planted soybean and corn crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Pioneer, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2003
10:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71266
Franklin Parish · 6,701 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Baskin, 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 71266

50 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Hwy 582 and another on Burrell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Forest, LA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along La-577.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of multiple trees downed around the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Goodwill, LA
UNK mph
Jan 18, 2023
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES LIMBS AND OTHER TREE DEBRIS DOWNED IN STRONG WINDS ALONG LA HIGHWAY 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Forest, LA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE TREES DOWN ON HWY 17 SOUTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HURT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BRAKE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN PIONEER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pioneer, LA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON FOREST CEMETERY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Pioneer, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS THE PARISH INCLUDING 4W OF PIONEER ON LA 588... HWY 17... AND LA 878 AT COOK RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Pioneer, LA
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED TREES DOWN AROUND THE PIONEER AREA AND THIS PART OF THE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pioneer, LA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2021
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ACROSS HALE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 577 W...REPORTED BY WEST CARROLL SO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS DUMMYLINE RD...REPORTED BY WEST CARROLL SO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Darnell, LA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2019
11:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 SSE GOODWILL TO MORNING STORM. TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG PATH OF STORM BUT MOST DAMAGE WAS NEAR FOREST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Goodwill, 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 71266

7 reports
EF2 category
Jan 29, 2013
9:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado removed the roof and knocked down most walls of a house, destroyed several outbuildings, flipped several travel trailers, caused minor roof damage to a few other buildings, and knocked down trees and large limbs. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S Goodwill, LA
EF2 category
Apr 26, 2011
11:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
East Carroll Parish · 2,311 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the Darnell Community and tracked into East Carroll Parish before dissipating. Eight power poles were snapped and several sheds/barns had roof damage with two destroyed. Two grain storage bins were severely damaged and siding damage occurred to a volunteer fire dept building in the Bowie Community in East Carroll Parish. Additionally, numerous trees and power lines were snapped and uprooted along the path. Maximum winds were around 115 mph. Total path length was 11 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.98 WSW Bowie, LA
EF2 category
Apr 26, 2011
11:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the Darnell Community and tracked into East Carroll Parish before dissipating. Eight power poles were snapped and several sheds/barns had roof damage with two destroyed. Two grain storage bins were severely damaged and siding damage occurred to a volunteer fire dept building in the Bowie Community in East Carroll Parish. Additionally, numerous trees and power lines were snapped and uprooted along the path. Maximum winds were around 115 mph. Total path length was 11 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .9 SE Darnell, LA
F0 category
Nov 28, 2005
1:24 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado briefly touched down near Pioneer and blew a section of tin roof off a shop. The tin was blown into the tops of trees where several limbs were broken off. Additionally, 1 home had shingles blown off the roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Pioneer, LA
F2 category
May 2, 1984
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
East Carroll Parish · 2,311 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 20, 1980
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 6, 1975
12:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71266
West Carroll Parish · 3,051 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 71266 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,783
Households573
Housing units753
Income
Median household income$59,536
$100k+ households34.7%
$150k+ households6.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached417
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes336
Housing mix
Single-family share55.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share44.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied402
Renter-occupied171
Vacant units180
Home value & age
Median home value$116,700
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+7.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share44.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars534
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71266 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 50 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71266, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71266?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71266 is 2.00″. It was reported near Pioneer, LA on March 23, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71266 — 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 71266 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71266 — 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 71266 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71266 — 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 71266 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71266 — 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 71266, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71266, 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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