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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71277

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71277 from June 27, 1955 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71277 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71277 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71277

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in the Rum Center community north of Spearsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Junction City, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR SPEARSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Spearsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2019
9:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HAIL VIA UNION PARISH SHERIFF FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL IN SPEARSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED IN SPEARSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearsville, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2014
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported east of Bernice on La. Hwy. 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.75 NNE Shiloh, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
5:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.12 E Cooley, LA
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2001
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lillie, LA
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1999
5:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearsville, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
7:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearsville, LA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1990
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
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
May 12, 1988
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
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
Apr 5, 1985
10:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
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
Jan 3, 1982
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71277
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 71277

45 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement received a report of trees down on Hwy 15 N near Spearsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Union parish dispatch received reports of trees down near the intersection of Ervin Rd and James William Rd... south of the town of Lockhart.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A metal/tin roof was peeled back and removed on a mobile home on Liberty Church Road... just east of the town of Spearsville. At the same residence... a large chicken pen along with a metal shed were lifted and tossed many yards away from original locations. Also... a concrete flagpole was knocked over. Several trees in the vicinity were also snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm Winds blew off part of a tin roof on a house in Spearsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree down on LA HWY 550 near Lem Road in the Laran community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down with one fallen over Highway 3121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees down across west Union Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
11:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed across Highway 550 near Lem Road in the Laran community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2023
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on James Williams Rd. off of Highway 558.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 3121 NEAR HUNT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN JUST WEST OF SPEARSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR NEW HOPE AND RIVER ROAD NEAR SPEARSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Spearsville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2021
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DOWNBURST FROM A COLLAPSING THUNDERSTORM UPROOTED HUNDREDS OF TREES ALONG A WIDE 5 MILE LONG PATH THROUGH THE RUM CENTER COMMUNITY. PEAK WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO RANGE FROM 75 TO 85 MPH. TREES GENERALLY ALL FELL TO THE SOUTHEAST WITH A FEW HOMES AND STRUCTURES DAMAGED FROM THE FALLING TREES. DAMAGING WIND SWATH APPROXIMATE 2000 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Junction City, 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 71277

9 reports
UNK category
Jul 13, 2024
12:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado started on Lem Road just north of the intersection of Green Bridge Road with a few damaged trees. The tornado moved north and crossed Lem Road again. Here the tornado peaked in intensity as it heavily damaged one home. The home had the roof removed along with some outer walls down. Two pickup trucks were rolled or thrown into the yard. Additional tree damage was noted here with the heaviest tree damage just to the southeast of the home. Path width was 175 yds. Max winds around 125 mph. Path length was 1.5 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Spearsville, LA
UNK category
Jan 15, 2020
8:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED UP TO 107 MPH FIRST TOUCHED DOWN ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 550 AND CONTINUED ALONG CLAYTON FOSTER RD AND CHRISTINE ROAD BEFORE LIFTING NEAR STATE ROUTE 15. THE TORNADO UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREES AND COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF THE ROOFS OF TWO CHICKEN COOPS. THE TORNADO HAD A PATH LENGTH OF 3.05 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 250 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Spearsville, LA
EF0 category
Feb 24, 2007
3:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado developed under a supercell thunderstorm which moved northeast across the extreme northwest part of the parish. Damage was largely confined to forestry areas. Trees were snapped off and blown over at various points along the track. Several roofs were damaged to homes near the tornado path. This storm was rated an EF0 on the new enhanced Fujita scale. A monetary damage amount was not available for this publication. Damage Indicator (DI): TS. Degree of Damage (DOD): 4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Lockhart, LA
F2 category
Dec 18, 2002
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado developed under a supercell moving northeast across the parish. As the tornado developed in Union Parish, Louisiana, eyewitness reports described the tornado as resembling a stove pipe with screaming winds sounding like a banshee. Where the tornado originally touched down, a bowl like appearance was carved into the woods when viewing the initial impact point horizontally. The tornado then continued northeast across a combination of farmland and wooded region destroying 2 mobile homes and severely damaging 6 wooden houses. As the tornado moved into Union County, Arkansas, the tornado moved across only heavily wooded area void of structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NW Farmerville, LA
F1 category
May 16, 1990
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
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
Feb 15, 1990
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
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
3:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
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
Sep 12, 1961
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 27, 1955
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71277
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 71277 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,792
Households703
Housing units921
Income
Median household income$34,183
$100k+ households14.8%
$150k+ households4.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached539
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes370
Housing mix
Single-family share58.5%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share40.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied411
Renter-occupied292
Vacant units218
Home value & age
Median home value$84,500
Owner homes $300k+10.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.1%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars703
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71277 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 45 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71277, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71277?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71277 is 1.75″. It was reported near Lillie, LA on May 30, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71277 — 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 71277 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71277 — 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 71277 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71277 — 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 71277 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71277 — 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 71277, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71277, 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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