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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71301

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71301 from July 14, 1974 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71301 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71301 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71301

16 reports
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1.25″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: media reported multiple hail reports of 1 to 1.25 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA NWS SHV AT OLD AFB.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2013
1:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of hail to one inch in diameter was reported with a storm in Alexandria.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 8, 2011
9:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail on the southeast side of Alexandria.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Alexandria, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2008
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, LA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2006
4:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2005
8:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
2.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2001
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2000
1:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
0.75″ hail
Oct 23, 1997
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 17, 1996
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, LA
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1984
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Aug 26, 1980
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 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 71301

70 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2026
3:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house in Alexandria. No injuries. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2026
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rapides 911 reports a tree down across Horseshoe road in Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department reported trees fallen on power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2019
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2019
10:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAPIDES 911 REPOTED SUSTAINED WINDS OF 65 MPH AT THEIR OPERATIONS CENTER IN ALEXANDRIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED FROM RAPIDES 911 IN ALEXANDRIA. DAMAGE INCLUDES AREAS OF DOWNED TREES... POWERLINES... AND ROOF DAMAGE TO HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2018
12:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED IMAGE OF LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2017
12:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 HOMES DAMAGED FROM TREES FALLING ON THEM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
58 mph
Aug 25, 2014
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm downed a tree onto a home along England Drive in Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, LA
67 mph
Mar 28, 2014
8:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Alexandria ASOS measured a wind gust of 67 MPH with a passing line of storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, LA
58 mph
Mar 28, 2014
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down at Louisiana College in Alexandria during a passing storm. Also, a HAM radio operator reported winds gusting to around 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Alexandria, LA
68 mph
Jun 6, 2013
12:58 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 59 knots was recorded by the KAEX ASOS with a passing storm. Reports around the airport also indicate winds around 60 MPH or more.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, LA
58 mph
Mar 31, 2013
12:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Alexandria Police Department reported trees down in the city and roof damage to a structure across the street from the station. Large signs were also blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, LA
58 mph
Mar 31, 2013
12:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS site KAEX recorded a wind gust of 58 MPH with a passing storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Alexandria, 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 71301

8 reports
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
4:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE FROM THE ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE/BALL. DAMAGE INCLUDES AREAS OF DOWNED TREES... POWERLINES... AND ROOF DAMAGE TO HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
4:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A STRONG TORNADO STARTED NEAR HIGHWAY 165 SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST INTO GRANT PARISH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Alexandria, LA
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
7:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF OFF ON DORCHESTER STREET. TREES DOWN AROUND MILDRED AVENUE. FLYING METAL REPORTED NEAR DEBARGES ON HALSEY STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alexandria, LA
EF2 category
Dec 25, 2012
12:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF 2 tornado touched down in the city of Alexandria. The tornado produced a damage path near 1 mile long and 200 yards wide. The tornado began in a residential area between Polk and White Streets downing trees onto homes and removing some roofing material. It ripped roofs off some businesses including around the Washington Square Complex. The tornado moved across Interstate 49 and dissipated between Lee and Saint James Streets where several more homes and a church lost some roofing material.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Alexandria, LA
F2 category
Jan 21, 1999
8:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alexandria, LA
F1 category
Jun 12, 1982
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Jun 5, 1981
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Jun 5, 1981
11:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71301
Rapides Parish · 39,442 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 71301 area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,266
Households6,819
Housing units9,173
Income
Median household income$44,330
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,295
Attached single-family178
Small multifamily1,054
Large multifamily442
Mobile homes204
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share16.3%
Mobile-home share2.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,387
Renter-occupied3,432
Vacant units2,354
Home value & age
Median home value$156,700
Owner homes $300k+21.5%
Owner homes $500k+8.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1958
Older-home share79.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,750
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71301 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 70 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71301, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71301?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71301 is 2.75″. It was reported near Alexandria, LA on May 24, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71301 — 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 71301 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71301 — 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 71301 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71301 — 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 71301 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71301 — 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 71301, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71301, 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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