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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71268

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71268 from September 22, 1960 through June 14, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71268 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71268

18 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Quitman, LA
2.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along Highway 147. Stone was partially melted when size recorded. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Quitman, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2023
3:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A PICTURE WAS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL THAT COVERED THE GROUND IN QUITMAN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, LA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
5:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, LA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
5:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hodge, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
10:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Quitman, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2008
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Quitman, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2005
5:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in Mt. Olive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 E Bienville, LA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2003
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 1992
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 5, 1992
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 1991
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 1990
3:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 19, 1990
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 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 71268

23 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWNED IN QUITMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quitman, LA
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF OF A MEDICAL BUILDING IN HODGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hodge, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2019
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON HIGHWAY 147 NEAR MT. OLIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Quitman, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quitman, LA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM HODGE. TREES DOWN IN HODGE AND POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hodge, LA
UNK mph
Dec 20, 2017
7:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: QUITMAN FIRE CHIEF REPORTS DAMAGE TO TREES AND HOMES ON BETHANY CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Quitman, LA
UNK mph
Dec 20, 2017
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: QUITMAN FIRE CHIEF REPORTS DAMAGE TO TREES AND HOMES ON BEAR CREEK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW North Hodge, LA
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2016
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE DOWNED NEAR QUITMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quitman, LA
60 mph
Apr 19, 2015
2:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto Old Quitman Road just southeast of Quitman, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Quitman, LA
62 mph
Dec 9, 2012
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on a mobile home in Quitman, Louisiana. There was no report of injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Quitman, LA
60 mph
Jul 5, 2012
3:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Quitman, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Quitman, LA
61 mph
Aug 5, 2010
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 18 wheeler ran into a downed tree on Hwy. 147 causing considerable damage to the truck. There were no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.71 NE Mt Olive, LA
62 mph
Aug 5, 2010
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines downed on Hwy. 127 near Mount Olive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.71 NE Mt Olive, LA
61 mph
Mar 25, 2010
1:11 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines were downed in the Mount Olive community.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mt Olive, LA
61 mph
Aug 1, 2008
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along La. 147.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Union, 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 71268

11 reports
UNK category
Dec 21, 2017
7:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPROOTED TREES AND ROOF OF DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME RIPPED OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Quitman, LA
UNK category
Dec 21, 2017
7:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND SINGLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME PUSHED OFF OF FOUNDATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Quitman, LA
UNK category
Dec 21, 2017
7:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Quitman, LA
UNK category
Dec 21, 2017
7:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE SOLAR PANEL BENT... METAL DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN WINDOW FRAMING... AND METAL POLE BARN LOFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Quitman, LA
UNK category
Dec 21, 2017
7:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE HARDWOOD TREE SNAPPED NEAR INITIAL TOUCH DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Quitman, LA
EF1 category
Apr 26, 2011
8:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted along a 5.5 mile track. A tornado touched down 7 miles west northwest of Quitman in Bienville Parish. The tornado continued northeast crossing Hwy. 147 and ending 8 miles southwest of Grambling near the Bienville/Jackson Parish line. Winds were estimated at 85-95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 SW Union, LA
F1 category
Jan 22, 1999
6:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado occurred over an unpopulated wooded area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Quitman, LA
F2 category
May 2, 1984
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Apr 8, 1979
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Mar 11, 1968
7:08 AM GMT
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Sep 22, 1960
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71268
Jackson Parish · 5,344 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 71268 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,262
Households997
Housing units1,151
Income
Median household income$57,697
$100k+ households32.4%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached817
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily27
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes284
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share2%
Multifamily share2.4%
Mobile-home share24.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied856
Renter-occupied141
Vacant units154
Home value & age
Median home value$143,900
Owner homes $300k+17.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share41.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars980
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71268 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 23 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71268, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71268?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71268 is 2.50″. It was reported near Quitman, LA on June 14, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71268 — 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 71268 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71268 — 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 71268 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71268 — 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 71268 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71268 — 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 71268, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71268, 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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