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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71322
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71322 from May 28, 1965 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 71322 · 1965–presentUpdated Daily · last May 23, 2026
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSE Bunkie. Several photos and public reports of hail in and south of Bunkie. Largest reported size of 1.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Bunkie, LA
1.50″hail
May 12, 2024 6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several photos and public reports of hail in and south of Bunkie. Largest reported size of 1.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Bunkie, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 2021 12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BUNKIE... LA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2018 4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
1.50″hail
Aug 10, 2012 6:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report from the public was received of 1.5 inch hail in the town of Whiteville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Whiteville, LA
2.75″hail
Apr 5, 2012 12:06 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public and law enforcement reported hail up to baseball size around Bunkie with a NWS storm survey confirming the damage caused by the massive hail. Numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles received damage across the city with windows broken, roofs damaged, and various other damages sustained. The storm then moved toward the east with the last report of dime and golfball sized hail southeast of the Cottonport area. Saint Anthony School was still closed 5 days after the storm due to broken windows and other damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bunkie, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 27, 2009 8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail in Bunkie.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Bunkie, LA
0.88″hail
Mar 27, 2009 8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported nickel size hail in Bunkie.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Bunkie, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 27, 2009 4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail was reported by the public east of Bunkie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bunkie, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 26, 2009 5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Morrow Post Office reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marrow, LA
0.75″hail
Feb 14, 2009 2:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public estimated penny size hail fell in Whiteville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Whiteville, LA
1.00″hail
May 31, 2007 3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
1.25″hail
May 31, 2007 3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2005 7:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Big Cane, LA
0.75″hail
Apr 8, 2002 3:31 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
1.75″hail
Sep 1, 2000 3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheneyville, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 1999 4:29 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheneyville, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 1982 12:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″hail
May 14, 1976 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.75″hail
May 14, 1976 4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″hail
May 31, 1967 12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″hail
May 28, 1965 2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree damage reported on US 71 south of LA 107 intersection near Big Cane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Big Cane, LA
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of wind damage to a gas station on the corner of HWY 29 and HWY 71 in Bunkie.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey concluded that a widespread swath of wind damage extending from Bunkie to Plaucheville was the result of straight line thunderstorm winds occurring between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. There was widespread damage to trees and powerlines... including some snapped utility poles. Approximately 20 structures sustained damage... including partial roof removal of a home in Plaucheville. Based on the damage... wind speeds are estimated to have been between 60 to 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Mar 11, 2026 11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT utility company reports several power poles broken in the Goudeau area of Avoyelles parish. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Evergreen, LA
UNKmph
Sep 16, 2025 11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Dec 28, 2024 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received reports of power lines and fences down in the Whiteville community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Saint Landry, LA
UNKmph
Dec 28, 2024 11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power Poles down possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Saint Landry, LA
UNKmph
Apr 10, 2024 12:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Washington, LA
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2023 10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHASER REPORTS A MILE LONG SWATH OF TELEPHONE POLES SNAPPED OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2023 10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS ROOF REMOVED FROM MANUFACTURED HOME... SHEET METAL THROWN AND DAMAGE TO OTHER HOMES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Apr 23, 2020 6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ONTO HOME
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2018 3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREE DOWN OUTSIDE OF BUNKIE TOWARDS ST LANDRY. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Indian Lake, LA
UNKmph
May 29, 2017 2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS 30 FEET TREE BROKE OFF ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
May 1, 2017 9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLOWN OFF ROOF IN BUNKIE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Jan 2, 2017 5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERPOLES DOWN. ONE HOUSE PHYSICALLY MOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
58mph
Mar 28, 2014 8:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a house along Elm Street in the town of Bunkie during a storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
70mph
Apr 5, 2012 12:06 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm over the Bunkie area downed a few trees and broke branches. Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH with gusts up to 70. Some of the downed branches and trees fell onto homes causing damage. Also, Bunkie High School had the roof of a portable building blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
60mph
Apr 4, 2011 3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down at Highway 29 and Interstate 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.31 NNW Deshotels, LA
60mph
May 17, 2010 3:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CLECO utility company reported several trees and power lines blown down in Bunkie.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bunkie, LA
64mph
May 17, 2010 3:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Alexandria Town Talk newspaper and CLECO utility company reported several trees and power lines were blown down in Cheneyville, with some trees blocking streets in town. Several old barns received roof damage and a fence was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cheneyville, LA
60mph
Jan 20, 2010 3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong downburst winds blew a car into a ditch along Highway 29 just south of the Interstate 49 interchange, with no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.25 NNW Deshotels, LA
60mph
Jun 3, 2009 6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported three houses with roof damage and trees blown down in Morrow. Pea size hail and localized flooding were also reported in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marrow, LA
69mph
Apr 22, 2005 4:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
58mph
Jun 27, 2004 11:52 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
58mph
Nov 18, 2003 4:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Evergreen, LA
UNKmph
Jul 22, 2002 6:32 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Morrows, LA
UNKmph
May 26, 2002 8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morrows, LA
UNKmph
May 26, 2001 4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteville, LA
74mph
Aug 31, 2000 3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Aug 6, 1998 5:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Oct 24, 1997 12:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Sep 3, 1997 6:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cheneyville, LA
UNKmph
Jun 13, 1996 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNKmph
Apr 28, 1991 12:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Mar 1, 1991 4:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Jan 31, 1983 10:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Jan 31, 1983 9:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Apr 20, 1982 1:27 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNKmph
Mar 28, 1977 2:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 71322
17 reports
UNKcategory
Feb 17, 2026 3:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There is a concentrated area of damage east of HWY 71 where a tornado touched down. It progressed northeastward across the highway... where it caused additional minor damage to fences and trees before dissipating in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bunkie, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 17, 2021 6:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TEAM DOING RESEARCH WITH NSSL FOUND DAMAGE WITH THIS TORNADO.MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS TREE DAMAGE WEST OF HWY 71 AND CROSSINGHWY 71. IT DID DESTROY A BARN BEFORE THE DAMAGE PATH WAS LOST NEAR HWY 361.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Lebeau, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 11, 2021 6:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS DECTED FROM KPOE LAST FOR AT LEAST 12 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Lebeau, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 25, 2020 6:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO STARTED EAST OF HWYS 115 AND 1176 W OF BUNKIE... PRODUCING TREE DAMAGE. IT CROSSED THE BUNKIE AIRPORTWHERE IT PRODUCED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO HANGARS AND AIRCRAFT. IT CONTINUED ENE AND DISSIPATED NEAR HWY 171 ON THE NORTH SIDE OFBUNKIE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Bunkie, LA
UNKcategory
Nov 3, 2018 5:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO STARTED NEAR US HIGHWAY 71 NEAR CHENEYVILLE... SNAPPINGSEVERAL POWER POLES. AS IT MOVED NORTHEAST... IT BLEW DOWN MANY TREES AND POWER LINES. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS TO A NEW HOME ON BORDELON ROAD... BUILT OF STEEL BEAMSAND METAL SHEETS. A LARGE ROLL UP DOOR WAS BLOWN IN... AND PICKED UP AN OUTSIDE AC UNIT...TOSSING IT INTO THE GARAGE. THE STEEL BEAMS WERE BENT IN THREE-FOURTHS OF THE BUILDING. HALF OF THE METAL ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF... AND WHAT REMAINED SHIFTED SEVERAL INCHES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Bunkie, LA
UNKcategory
May 1, 2017 9:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO STARTED SOUTH OF LA 115 ALONG HAASVILLE RD. RIPPED TIN OFF OUT BUILDINGS AND SNAPPED TREE LIMBS. AS THE TORNADO CROSSED LA 115 IT STRENGTHENED TOPPLING A LARGE TREE ONTO A CARPORT DAMAGING IT AND SEVERAL VEHICLES. OTHER TREES WERE ALSO TOPPLED IN THE DAMAGE PATH. A DAYCARE BUSINESS NEXT DOOR ALSO HAD METAL ROOF RIPPED OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Bunkie, LA
UNKcategory
Jan 2, 2017 5:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO FORMED OVER BUNKIE AND PRODUCED WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE...ESPECIALLY ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF TOWN. TWO HOMES WERE DESTROYED WHEN TREES FELL ON THEM. AT LEAST 70 BUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. PATH LENGTH WAS 1.6 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bunkie, LA
EF0category
Dec 24, 2009 7:32 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Whiteville Tornado moved into Avoyelles Parish from St. Landry Parish. Curving northward, the tornado caused minor damage to a home and blew down a few trees along Highway 71 south of the Hargrove Road intersection. A sheriff also witnessed the funnel crossing the highway in this area. The tornado then moved northward along Highway 1178, where it blew down two trees across the highway before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.2 S Nibot, LA
EF2category
Dec 24, 2009 7:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Whiteville Tornado touched down near Interstate 49 about 2 miles southwest of the community, then moved north-northeastward. Upon reaching Parish Road 5-230, the tornado destroyed an outbuilding and blew down numerous trees along Bayou Boeuf. A home was damaged south of Highway 182 just east of Bayou Boeuf, and two mobile homes received roof damage along Sonnier Road. The tornado then struck the Resurrection Catholic Church, obliterating the building and damaging several tombstones and tombs in the nearby graveyard. A farm located just north of the church received major damage, with one large rice silo blown 50 yards southwestward into the bayou and another rice silo severely damaged. Two tractor trailers at the farm were also damaged, with one blown by the tornado into a jack-knife position, and the other having a large tree fall onto it. Continuing north-northeastward across open fields, the tornado then blew down numerous trees along WPA Road. No damage occurred for the next few miles as the tornado moved across open farmland and crossed into Avoyelles Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 SSW Whiteville, LA
F0category
Nov 1, 2004 10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bunkie, LA
F1category
Nov 18, 2003 4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Bunkie, LA
F2category
Nov 6, 2000 5:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Eola, LA
F1category
May 29, 1994 2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bunknownie, LA
F1category
Mar 29, 1988 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3category
Jan 31, 1983 9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
Oct 27, 1980 7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
Apr 19, 1977 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71322
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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Frequently asked questions
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71322 have on record?
Our records show 22 hail, 39 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71322, 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 71322?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71322 is 2.75″. It was reported near N Bunkie, LA on April 5, 2012.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71322 — 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 71322 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 71322 — 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 71322 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 71322 — 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 71322 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71322 — 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 71322, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71322, 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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