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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71454

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71454 from November 11, 1961 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71454 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71454

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Grant Parish Sheriff Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montgomery, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2022
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montgomery, LA
2.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2019
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO INCH HAIL REPORTED IN THE WHEELING COMMUNITY JUST NORTH OF MONTGOMERY... LA VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Montgomery, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HAIL IN THE MONTGOMERY AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montgomery, LA
2.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball sized hail fell in Montgomery, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Montgomery, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Montgomery, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2009
7:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Montgomery, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2009
7:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported between the communities of Crews and Montgomery.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 NNE Montgomery, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2005
7:13 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montgomery, LA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2001
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Montgomery, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2000
9:05 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montgomery, LA
0.88″ hail
Jul 2, 1985
8:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
May 14, 1985
10:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
May 21, 1984
1:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1983
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 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 71454

39 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2026
3:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down in Highway 71 between Montgomery and Colfax.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down blocking Gilcrease Road near Stinson Road east of Montgomery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed between Swafford Street and Hall Addition 1 in Montgomery.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2024
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limb fell and shattered vehicle windshield near the intersection of Hwy 71 and Union Grove Cemetery Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grant Parish Sheriff Office reports trees dwon on Baudry Road off of Hwy 1240.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ON OAK LANE SOUTHEAST OF MONTGOMERY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2022
11:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ON DYSON ROAD AT HIGHWAY 71.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NORTHWEST OF COLFAX ON HIGHWAY 71.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2019
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTS TREE DOWN OFF HWY 71 NEAR NANTACHIE ROAD AND JOHNSON CIRCLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Montgomery, LA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWN TREE ON AN ELECTRICAL LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Montgomery, LA
61 mph
May 24, 2015
12:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed along Hwy. 84 on the southwest side of Winnfield, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Wheeling, LA
61 mph
May 24, 2015
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in Montgomery, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.24 NE Montgomery, LA
60 mph
Oct 13, 2014
10:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in Montgomery, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Montgomery, LA
61 mph
Aug 17, 2014
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed on a powerline causing a fire at the intersection of Hwy. 1240 and French Cemetery Road east of Montgomery, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW New Verda, LA
62 mph
May 31, 2012
10:58 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in western Grant Parish near Montgomery, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Montgomery, 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 71454

7 reports
UNK category
Nov 5, 2018
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: END POINT OF TORNADO #2 AS DEFINED IN THE ASSOCIATED PNS. 25 TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED ALONG THE TORNADO PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.83 E St. Maurice, LA
UNK category
Nov 5, 2018
10:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: START POINT OF TORNADO #2 AS DEFINED IN THE ASSOCIATED PNS. TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON U.S. 71... AND CROSSED WHEELING ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.3 Se St. Maurice, LA
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF1 TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN IN GRANT PARISH ALONG COON TRAIL ROAD... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES. AS THIS TORNADO MOVED OFF TO THE NORTH NORTHEAST INTO WINN PARISH... IT CONTINUED TO SNAP AND UPROOT TREES. A TRUCK AND RV WERE DESTROYED BY FALLING TREES ALONG DAVIDSON ROAD... AND A HOUSE SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE. ALONG MITCHELL AND MCLANE ROADS... SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED... ROLLED... OR DESTROYED AS WELL AS MORE HOMES LOSING ROOFING MATERIAL. THE TORNADO FINALLY LIFTED JUST NORTH OF HA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Montgomery, LA
EF1 category
Mar 31, 2009
7:42 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was a continuation of the tornado which first touched down near Natchez, Louisiana in Natchitoches Parish. Numerous trees were snapped along the path which crossed over the Red River into Grant Parish where some homes sustained minor roof damage in the town of Montgomery LA. Trees also fell across the railroad tracks along US. 71.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 W Montgomery, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
10:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado occurred from 1 mile southeast of Montgomery to 4 miles east northeast of Montgomery, Louisiana. Damage consisted of several trees snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 ESE Montgomery, LA
F1 category
Feb 1, 1975
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Aug 18, 1974
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71454
Grant Parish · 5,744 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 71454 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,922
Households1,135
Housing units1,464
Income
Median household income$52,862
$100k+ households31.0%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached632
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily22
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes809
Housing mix
Single-family share43.2%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share1.5%
Mobile-home share55.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied987
Renter-occupied148
Vacant units329
Home value & age
Median home value$75,600
Owner homes $300k+7.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1993
Older-home share31.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,110
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71454 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 39 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71454, 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 71454?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71454 is 2.75″. It was reported near .91 SE Montgomery, LA on April 19, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71454 — 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 71454 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71454 — 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 71454 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71454 — 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 71454 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71454 — 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 71454, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71454, 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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