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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71435

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71435 from June 24, 1968 through October 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71435 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71435

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of hail via KNOE-TV social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grayson, LA
1.75″ hail
Nov 29, 2016
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL IN THE TOWN OF GRAYSON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Clarks, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
8:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported at the intersection of Hwy. 165 and 845 just southwest of Grayson, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Grayson, LA
1.50″ hail
Dec 31, 2010
7:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail was reported 4 miles west of Columbia along Hwy. 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.24 WNW Columbia Hgts, LA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2007
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Grayson, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
1:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rosefield, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
1:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in the community of Holum.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Grayson, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grayson, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
11:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grayson, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2005
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grayson, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2004
7:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Grayson, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2002
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Columbia, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
1:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Car windshields broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grayson, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 1992
3:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 1992
10:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 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 71435

29 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caldwell Parish dispatch recieved a report of a tree down on Luther Rd... just southwest of the town of Grayson... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Clarks, LA
UNK mph
Nov 29, 2022
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOME IN THE HOLUM COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Clarks, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT 1759 HIGHWAY 850 NEAR GRAYSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Grayson, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE DOWNED ACROSS WESTERN CALDWELL PARISH... INCLUDING HIGHWAY 126 WEST... HIGHWAY 4 WEST... CHILDRESS ROAD... AND WILES ROAD. INSULATION WAS BLOWN OFF OF A HOME ON GOLDWING LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Clarks, LA
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON BILLY CY ROAD NORTH OF CLARKS... LOUISIANA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Clarks, LA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTS WIDESPREAD DAMAGE WITH TREES... TELEPHONE POLES... AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE HOLUM COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Grayson, LA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL HOMES DAMAGED... ROOF DAMAGE ON CHILDRESS ROAD WEST OF GRAYSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Clarks, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2018
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 126 JUST PAST BUSBY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WNW Clarks, LA
UNK mph
Nov 29, 2016
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN WHICH HAD CAUSED SOME SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Harrisonburg, LA
63 mph
May 25, 2015
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed in the Grayson community.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Grayson, LA
61 mph
Apr 14, 2014
1:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed in the Grayson community.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Grayson, LA
63 mph
Mar 31, 2013
11:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along Hwy. 850 near Grayson, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Grayson, LA
59 mph
Jun 20, 2010
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down several trees 1 mile east of the Jackson Parish line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.27 NNW Cotton Plant, LA
60 mph
Jun 1, 2010
3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed onto powerlines near the Cotton Plant community.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cotton Plant, LA
60 mph
Aug 3, 2008
12:47 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines were downed across the southern portion of the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Clarks, 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 71435

8 reports
UNK category
Dec 7, 2022
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 6 SE CLARKS. THIS EF3 TORNADO TRAVELED ROUGHLY 8 MILES ON AN EAST NORTHEAST TRACK THROUGH RURAL PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST CALDWELL PARISH AND DAMAGED OR DESTROYED SEVERAL HOMES AND MANY BARNS OR OUTBUILDINGS... ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 126 WHERE THE ONE INJURY OCCURRED. THE TORNADO HAD A PEAK WIND SPEED OF 140 MPH AND A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 300 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Clarks, LA
UNK category
Nov 30, 2022
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED ALONG LA HIGHWAY 126. POE RADAR SHOWED A TDS CONTINUING ON FOR SOME DISTANCE NORTHEAST OF THIS GENERAL LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Clarks, LA
UNK category
Apr 17, 2018
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-2 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 506...SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES. AS THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTH-NORTHEAST...IT TORE THROUGH THE CATAHOULA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE...SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES. SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS AND CAMPSITES WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY FALLING TREES JUST OFF OF CHILDRESS ROAD. THE TORNADO TURNED MORE NORTHEAST AT BEAUCUP ROAD AND CHILDRESS ROAD...BEFORE LIFTING JUST BEFORE GOLDWING LANE. PATH LENGTH WAS 4.21 MILES...MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 343 YARDS...AND MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 115 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Clarks, LA
EF1 category
Mar 21, 2012
7:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down in Caldwell Parish west of Grayson along State Route 845 snapping a few trees. The tornado moved north-northwest and intensified to EF1 intensity as it crossed Hwy. 126 and paralleled McCrary Road where most of the damage occurred. 20 homes were damaged and 1 mobile home was destroyed. The majority of the damage was due to falling trees as the area contained numerous large hardwood and softwood trees which were snapped or uprooted. Several outbuildings and sheds were also destroyed, primarily from falling trees. Other damage occurred to homes and structures along Hwy. 165 in Columbia area was due to straight line winds or rear flank winds east of the tornado track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .82 SW Grayson, LA
F1 category
Nov 24, 2001
1:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was confined to small trees and tree limbs. This tornado did not cross any Parish line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WSW Clarks, LA
F2 category
May 18, 1983
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Jan 18, 1973
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 24, 1968
11:51 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71435
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 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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ZIP 71435 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,533
Households1,476
Housing units1,691
Income
Median household income$69,792
$100k+ households33.0%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached981
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily43
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes638
Housing mix
Single-family share58.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.8%
Mobile-home share37.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,062
Renter-occupied414
Vacant units215
Home value & age
Median home value$137,300
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1990
Older-home share31.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,338
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71435 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 29 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71435, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71435?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71435 is 1.75″. It was reported near Clarks, LA on November 29, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71435 — 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 71435 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71435 — 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 71435 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71435 — 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 71435 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71435 — 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 71435, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71435, 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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