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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71292

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71292 from May 30, 1968 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71292 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71292

24 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1.5 in hail near Colman Ave in West Monroe.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE West Monroe, LA
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail ranging from pea size to less than golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Brownsville-Bawco, LA
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of quarter size hail was posted to social media that fell along Highway 557 just south of Ed Rutledge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSW Brownsville-Bawco, LA
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported near the Luna community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SSW Brownsville-Bawc, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 12, 2020
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR HAIL IN LUNA LA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SSW Brownsville-Bawc, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2019
10:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME... QUARTER... EVEN SILVER DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AT 5:22 AM WEST MONROE... SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Brownsville-Bawco, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2019
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 11 SSW BROWNSVILLE-BAWCOM. PUBLIC SEND VIDEO OF HAIL IN THE LUNA COMMUNITY VIA KTVE-TV FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SSW Brownsville-Bawc, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2013
9:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the vicinity of the Ouachita Parish Fire Training Academy on New Natchitoches Road near Bawcomville, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNW Lapine, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2009
11:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Brownsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported in the community of Luna, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Fondale, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2008
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at Interstate 20 and Hwy 546.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Steven, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2008
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at Interstate 20 and Hwy 546.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Steven, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
9:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell on the southwest part of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brownsville, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
9:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Bawcomville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
4:24 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in Calhoun.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Monroe, 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 71292

51 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Ouachita Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Brownsville-Bawco, LA
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF LIGHT POLE DOWN ACROSS CONSTITUTION DRIVE NEAR RED ROOF INN... VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW West Monroe, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of roof blown off house... trees down at intersection of Red Cut Loop and Red Cut Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Brownsville-Bawcom, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house on Ervin Cotton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Eros, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down across Hwy 557 near Elliot Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Brownsville-Bawco, LA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ouachita Parish Sheriffs Office reports a tree down on Garland Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brownsville-Bawcom, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree snapped and fell on power lines on Pine Ridge Road in West Monroe.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Brownsville-Bawco, LA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 6 SW BROWNSVILLE-BAWCOM. A PICTURE WAS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA OF A LARGE LIMB THAT BROKE THROUGH A KITCHEN WINDOW OF A HOME ON CAPLES ROAD IN WEST MONROE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Brownsville-Bawcom, LA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 6 SW CLAIBORNE. A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO A HOME ON WILLIAMS HARRIS ROAD IN WEST MONROE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Claiborne, LA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO A HOME ON WILLIAMS HARRIS ROAD IN WEST MONROE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Claiborne, LA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PICTURE WAS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA OF A LARGE LIMB THAT BROKE THROUGH A KITCHEN WINDOW OF A HOME ON CAPLES ROAD IN WEST MONROE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Brownsville-Bawcom, LA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2022
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS ANTIOCH CHURCH ROAD NEAR THE CADEVILLE COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Eros, LA
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN WESTERN PART OF OUACHITA PARISH IN THE CHENIERE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Claiborne, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
6:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE West Monroe, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 557 IN WEST MONROE NEAR LUNA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Brownsville-Bawco, 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 71292

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
4:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN INITIALLY IN WEST MONROE AND DAMAGED NEARLY 400 RESIDENCES ACROSS THE CITY AS IT TRACKED TO THE EAST NORTHEAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES. THE WORST DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG ORCHID DRIVE EAST OF HIGHWAY 165 WHERE 3 HOMES WERE DESTROYED. IN ADDITION... THE TORNADO DEMOLISHED AN AIRPLANE HANGER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MONROE REGIONAL AIRPORT JUST BEFORE LIFTING. MAX WIDTH WAS 300 YARDS AND THE PEAK WIND WAS 140 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Brownsville-Bawco, LA
EF2 category
Oct 13, 2014
10:16 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey crew determined that the damage across Monroe was consisted with that of an EF-2 Tornado. A tornado touched down in North Central Ouachita Parish as an embedded supercell thunderstorm within a squall line. The tornado initially uprooted and snapped large trees as it moved along an east northeast path towards the city of West Monroe. In the city of West Monroe, roof damage was observed to many homes and businesses. it crossed Interstate 20 near Thomas Road where many business signs and power poles were damaged or blown down. The tornado continued east northeast into the heart of West Monroe where numerous homes and vehicles were damaged due to uprooted and snapped trees. West Monroe High School was in the direct path of the tornado and received significant roof damage to a number of its buildings. The tornado continued east northeast crossing the Ouachita River just north of the Louisville Avenue Bridge and moving into the Garden District in the city of Monroe. In this area, the tornado was determined to be at its widest point at roughly 300 yards wide. The tornado snapped 15 power poles near the river and did heavy damage to the second floor of an apartment complex along Riverside Drive. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in the city of Monroe from Louisville Avenue to the south and Forsythe Avenue to the north. This area received some of the strongest winds as witnessed by the density of severe damage to homes. The tornado continued east, causing damage to businesses and homes near Oliver Road, then lifting as it moved near the intersection of Lamy Lane and Armand Street. Significant to sporadic wind damage was noted along a wide swath along the east side of the path where the rear flank downdraft of the thunderstorm emanated and ultimately culminated in straight line wind gusts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 ESE Cheniere, LA
EF1 category
Oct 13, 2014
10:11 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey crew determined than an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ouachita Parish. This tornado track began near the intersection of the western branch of Murry Circle, snapping numerous trees at it crossed Eastern Murry Circle and Gardner Road. Several homes on Murry Circle and Gardner Road sustained damage from fallen trees before the tornado lifted as it moved across the southwest side of Cheniere Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.98 NE Okaloosa, LA
EF0 category
Mar 27, 2009
9:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A few trees were snapped or uprooted along Charlie Griggs road and Velma Road. A fence and some powerlines were also blown down. Some minor porch roof damage occurred to a home on Velma Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 SSW Lapine, LA
F0 category
Apr 22, 1995
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71292
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched the ground for only a few second near Luna but quickly went back into the cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Luna, 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 71292 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,866
Households8,510
Housing units10,257
Income
Median household income$51,317
$100k+ households30.8%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,701
Attached single-family126
Small multifamily254
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes4,169
Housing mix
Single-family share55.6%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share2.5%
Mobile-home share40.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,907
Renter-occupied2,603
Vacant units1,747
Home value & age
Median home value$119,700
Owner homes $300k+14.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1989
Older-home share34.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,813
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71292 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 51 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71292, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71292?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71292 is 1.75″. It was reported near Bawcomville, LA on October 10, 1992.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71292 — 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 71292 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71292 — 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 71292 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71292 — 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 71292 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71292 — 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 71292, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71292, 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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