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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71351

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71351 from March 30, 1962 through March 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71351 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71351

12 reports
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3.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2023
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports in the Poland-Echo area of softball sized hail. Large hail observed through multiple videos posted to local meteorologists social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Echo, LA
2.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2023
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: baseball sized hail reported through social media in Echo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Echo, LA
2.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2" hail reported through social media in the Echo-Poland area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Echo, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golf ball sized hail reported via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Echo, LA
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN ECHO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Echo, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM SHERIFFS OFFICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marksville, LA
1.25″ hail
Jan 21, 2016
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED FACEBOOK PHOTO OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL IN BORDELONVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: Bordelonville, LA
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2015
5:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of small hail was received from Marksville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Marksville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2000
11:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Marksville, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 1998
10:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marksville, LA
1.75″ hail
May 5, 1991
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71351
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
Apr 13, 1966
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish
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 71351

52 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 5, 2026
3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos received from media of tree damage from thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bordelonville, LA
UNK mph
May 22, 2025
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 center reports tree down at Prairie Bono Ln and LA 452. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Marksville, LA
UNK mph
Jan 5, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Center reports tree on HWY 1 near Echo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Echo, LA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN FROM ECHO TO POLAND IN RAPIDES PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Echo, LA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2021
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR WIND RELATED DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AND SIGNS ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF MARKSVILLE. DAMAGE WAS SEEN AT THE SONIC DRIVE-IN AS WELL AS THE AVOYELLES PARISH 911 OFFICE. THIS WAS NOT A TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Marksville, LA
UNK mph
May 9, 2019
1:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN ON PETE WILKES ROAD/HWY 1192 AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Effie, LA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS AND BROADCAST MEDIA VIDEO SHOWING TREES DOWN IN MARKSVILLE. POWER LINES ALSO REPORTED DOWN WITH SOME SCATTERED REPORTS OF MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marksville, LA
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2018
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPT REPORTED DAMAGE TO HOUSE WITH INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Hessmer, LA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 2018
10:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL MEDIA REPORTS SMALL OUTBUILDING BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Echo, LA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2017
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI TRUCK TRAILER BLOWN ON SIDE. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE AT WALMART PER SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marksville, LA
58 mph
Jul 5, 2015
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Marksville Fire Department reported trees and power lines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Marksville, LA
58 mph
May 23, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The sheriffs department reported several trees down in the town of Marksville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Marksville, LA
58 mph
Oct 13, 2014
1:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Avoyelles Parish 911 call center relayed a report of a tree down in Marksville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Marksville, LA
60 mph
May 25, 2011
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported via Facebook several trees were uprooted with minor roof damage to homes in Marksville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marksville, LA
60 mph
Apr 4, 2011
3:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Office reported trees down in Marksville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marksville, 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 71351

6 reports
UNK category
Nov 21, 2023
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started along North Lee St (just south of the intersection with Tarleton St) with damage to trees... power lines... and roofs. The path continued across HWY 107 where nearby homes sustained damage to roofs from tree branches. Further east... damage from the tornado also occurred along the southern periphery of the track north of Andrus St where an oak tree fell through a small home. Thereafter the tornado continues over Spring Bayou Golf Course and progressed along an ENE motion toward rural lands south of Pecan Dr and River Ln before the 4.4 mile track ended.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Marksville, LA
UNK category
Nov 3, 2018
6:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO STARTED IN REMOTE AREAS EAST OF MARKSVILLE... AND MOVED ACROSSLAKE OPHELIA WILDLIFE REFUGE... WHERE NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN OR SNAPPED. ATRUSSELLS LANDING... MANY TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN OR SNAPPED. ONE LANDED ON AN RV. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED NORTHEAST OF THAT REGION IN THE WILDLIFE REFUGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Marksville, LA
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
5:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE AIRPORT WHERE ONE HANGAR AND TWO PLANES WERE DAMAGED. A WAL-MART STORE HAD SOME SKYLIGHTS SHATTERED AND PARTS OF THE ROOF WAS DAMAGED. NEIGHBORING STRIP MALL STORES HAD MINOR FACADE DAMAGE AND A PORTABLE FIREWORKS STAND WAS DESTROYED. ACROSS THE STREET...SEVERAL LARGE TREES FELL ON HOMES AND SEVERAL OTHER BUIDLINGS WERE DAMAGED AS WELL. PATH LENGTH WAS 1 MILE. PATH WIDTH WAS 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Marksville, LA
UNK category
Nov 28, 2016
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: OEP RELAYED REPORT FROM FIRE DEPT OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN OVER A RICE FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Marksville, LA
F1 category
Jun 7, 1989
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Nov 27, 1964
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71351
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 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 71351 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,494
Households4,400
Housing units5,448
Income
Median household income$48,006
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,928
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily570
Large multifamily34
Mobile homes901
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share11.1%
Mobile-home share16.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,814
Renter-occupied1,586
Vacant units1,048
Home value & age
Median home value$155,800
Owner homes $300k+19.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,973
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71351 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 52 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71351, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71351?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71351 is 3.50″. It was reported near Echo, LA on June 21, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71351 — 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 71351 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71351 — 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 71351 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71351 — 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 71351 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71351 — 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 71351, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71351, 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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