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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71270

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71270 from September 22, 1960 through April 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
74
Wind Reports
110
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71270 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71270

74 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
9:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated hail of at least quarter size a little north of Interstate 20 between Grambling and Ruston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Grambling, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
12:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING Report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ruston, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Ruston, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2021
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL THAT WAS MEASURED IN RUSTON WAS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Ruston, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO PING PONG SIZE IN VIENNA LA NORTH OF RUSTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vienna, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
6:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON COOKTOWN ROAD...1/2 MILE NORTH OF INTERSTATE 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2014
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail reported in Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2012
1:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.88″ hail
Jan 17, 2012
9:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail covered the ground in Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2009
7:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported north of Ruston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
6:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell along U.S. Hwy. 167 just north of Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported in the WallMart parking lot.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Ruston, 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 71270

110 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln Parish dispatch received report of trees down on Simmons Rd near LA 146 outside of Vienna.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Vienna, LA
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln Parish dispatch reported multiple trees and powerlines downed and blocking the road near the intersection of LA 146 and Woods Rd... just outside of Vienna.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Vienna, LA
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln Parish Dispatch reported trees down on Tech Farm Rd near the intersection of LA 3061 south of Ruston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media post of tree down in the yard of a residence in the Choudrant/Sibley area in eastern Lincoln Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Choudrant, LA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted along route 818.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2025
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two structures damaged by likely straight line winds. One was an awning blown of the front of a single wide mobile home and another was an outbuilding with the roof blown off to the east.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Dec 27, 2024
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storage building flipped over... single wide trailer moved off its blocks with awning removed and damage to green houses near the community of Clay off Hwy 818.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on Holliman Road near HWY 146.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Vienna, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed in Ruston and throughout Lincoln Parish. Much of Ruston and Choudrant are without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 100 foot hotel sign blown down just off exit 85 along Interstate Twenty.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds bliew out a window in an office building in town and downed trees on West Kentucky Ave between Tarbutton Road and Cooktown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the vicinity of Mitcham Farms. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2023
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 33 AND HWY 822 NORTHEAST OF RUSTON... LOUISIANA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES UPROOTED 2.5 NORTH OF GRAMBLING OFF OF LA 544.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Grambling, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 146 AND HIGHWAY 148.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Eros, 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 71270

26 reports
UNK category
Dec 27, 2024
1:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief and weak EF-1 tornado traveled through northwest Jackson Parish and did a mix of low end structural damage to mobile homes while uprooting hardwood and softwood trees. Peak width was 100 yards with a peak wind speed of 90 mph. The path length was 1.3 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Quitman, LA
UNK category
May 8, 2019
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DESTROYED TRAILER HOME ON WINBORNE FARM ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Ruston, LA
UNK category
May 8, 2019
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS AROUND 110 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN THE COMMUNITY OF CLAY NEAR HOMER SISEMORE ROAD... WHERE IT RIPPED THE ROOF OFF OF A SMALL OUTBUILDING... DESTROYED A SHED... AND RIPPED OFF SHINGLES OF THE ROOF OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO UPROOT AND SNAP HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES AS IT CONTINUED TO BONNIE BLUE LANE. THE TORNADO REMAINED NEARLY PARALLEL TO HIGHWAY 167 BEFORE IT CROSSED INTO LINCOLN PARISH AND DESTROYED A SINGLE WIDE HOME ON WINBORN FARM ROAD. THIS MOBILE HOME WAS ROLLED OFF OF ITS FOUNDATION... BRIEFLY TOSSED UP IN THE AIR... AND WAS THROWN APPROXIMATELY 10 YARDS. THE TORNADO THEN WENT ON TO UPROOT AND SNAP TREES AS IT CROSSED RISER ROAD ALONG THE LINCOLN/JACKSON PARISH LINE AND THEN DOWNED SEVERAL MORE BRANCHES AND SNAPPED TREES BEFORE IT LIFTED NEAR EDMISTON ROAD. THE PATH WIDTH WAS 80 YARDS... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5.65 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSE Grambling, LA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2019
6:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** AN EF-3 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF RUSTON AND MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS CENTRAL SECTIONS OF OF THE CITY OF RUSTON. IT TRAVELED FOR 6.68 MILES BEFORE LIFTING 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF RUSTON. IT CAUSED NUMEROUS AREAS OF MODERATE TO CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. THERE WAS AN INTENSE AREA OF SEVERE DAMAGE FOR A THIRD OF A MILE JUST SOUTH OF I-20. THE TORNADO HAD A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 1000 YARDS AND MAXIMUM WINDS OF 145 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Ruston, LA
UNK category
Apr 25, 2019
6:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRM DAMAGE AROUND LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE CITY. TRAIN SPOTTER SAW POSSIBLE TORNADO ON TECH DRIVE NEAR THE CAMPUS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ruston, LA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
7:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN ALONG US HWY 80 JUST W OF CHOUDRANT... MOVED E THROUGH THE COMMUNITY OF CHOUDRANT... THEN TURNED NE CROSSING INTERSTATE 20... EMORY ROAD... AND LIFTED ALONG NORRIS ROAD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH AULDS ROAD. ALL OF THE DAMAGE CONSISTED OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES. PEAK WIND EST. AT 95-105 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 4.77 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 865 YARDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 7 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Choudrant, LA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
7:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN SOUTH OF GRAMBLING ALONG MONDY ROAD... MOVING E AND ENE INTO THE SOUTH SIDE OF RUSTON. MOST OF THE DAMAGE CONSISTED OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES. SEVERAL HOMES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED BY FALLING TREES. PEAK WIND EST. 95-105 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 6.66 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 467 YARDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 8 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Grambling, LA
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2011
8:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was a continuation of the tornado that first touched down in northwest Jackson Parish. The tornado paralleled Highway 167 to the northeast uprooting trees, tearing off the tops of trees, and knocking down large branches along the path. The tornado finally dissipated just to the northeast of the Ruston Golf and Country Club in the southern sections of the city of Ruston, LA, near Love Avenue. Maximum winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 S Barnet Spgs, LA
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2011
8:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A few trees were blown over along Highway 818 between Clay, LA, and Woodville, LA, in far northern Jackson Parish with the initial touchdown of the tornado. The tornado then continued into southern Lincoln Parish. Maximum winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 NNW Clay, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
11:23 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in Lincoln Parish just south of the city limits of Ruston, Louisiana. The tornado tracked for approximately 0.25 miles lifting near the Ruston city limits along Riser Road. Several trees were snapped along the 50 yard wide path including some large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 S Ruston, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
11:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in rural Jackson Parish southeast of Ruston along Riser Road. The tornado tracked for approximately 3.1 miles before lifting near the Lincoln County line along Riser Road. Large branches were also broken along the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.68 NW Vernon, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
11:16 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in rural Jackson Parish northeast of Quitman, Louisiana near Joiner Road. The tornado tracked for approximately .75 miles before lifting near Mount Zion Road. A few trees were snapped and uprooted along the 40 mile wide path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 NW Vernon, LA
F0 category
Apr 6, 2003
3:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Jackson Parish · 5,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong thunderstorm moved from west to east across northern Jackson Parish, LA producing a weak tornado with minimal damage. Trees were down to the west of Clay and in the vicinity of Clay, while some farm and ranch outbuildings were damaged to the east of Clay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Clay, LA
F1 category
Nov 26, 2001
3:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was mostly confined to small trees, tree limbs, and street signs. A portion of a guard rail was damaged and thrown onto the west bound lane of Interstate-20 at mile marker 93. A NWS employee (WCM) witnessed the tornado on the Interstate, westbound, from about 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Choudrant, LA
F1 category
Jan 22, 1999
6:22 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71270
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado occurred over an unpopulated wooded area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Vienna, 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 71270 area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,747
Households12,778
Housing units14,238
Income
Median household income$37,599
$100k+ households25.6%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,610
Attached single-family178
Small multifamily3,000
Large multifamily1,064
Mobile homes2,318
Housing mix
Single-family share53.5%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share28.5%
Mobile-home share16.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,339
Renter-occupied6,439
Vacant units1,460
Home value & age
Median home value$218,600
Owner homes $300k+30.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1987
Older-home share34.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,785
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71270 have on record?

Our records show 74 hail, 110 wind, and 26 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71270, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71270?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71270 is 2.75″. It was reported near Quitman, LA on December 21, 1990.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71270 — 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 71270 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71270 — 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 71270 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71270 — 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 71270 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71270 — 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 71270, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71270, 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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