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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71463

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71463 from June 17, 1968 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71463 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71463

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2026
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaver, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2026
3:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Oakdale, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos received of hail up to 1.00 inches in diameter from Oakdale. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2023
6:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported by 911 call center employee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 0.5 S Oakdale, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 3, 2023
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1" HAIL PICTURE POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, LA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2017
1:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC RELAYED PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF ESTIMATED GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL IN OAKDALE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, LA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2017
1:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF HAIL APPROXIMATELY NEAR GOLF BALL SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, LA
0.88″ hail
Feb 21, 2010
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Allen Parish Airport reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oakdale Arpt, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported by the public in Oakdale.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Oakdale, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail 4 miles east of Elizabeth.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 E Elizabeth, LA
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2006
4:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Oakdale, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2005
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bond, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2002
3:38 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, LA
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2001
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Oakdale, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1999
6:33 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakdale, 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 71463

35 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 17, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of multiple trees down along Hwy 10 just east of Oakdale. Damage associated with a couplet feature. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Beaver, LA
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received via social media of damage to Oakdale Youth Baseball facility. Metal siding was stripped from a building and throw into the powerlines and a wooden structure was destroyed. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FB report of large trees blown down near Oakdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
May 16, 2024
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of numerous power poles snapped off on Hwy 165 from storms south of Oakdale. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALLEN PARISH OHSEP REPORTS SCATTERED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
3:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTED LARGE TREE DOWN ON HWY 372 NEAR TYLER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
May 1, 2017
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOUSE AND DAMAGE TO A SHED ON HIGHWAY 10 EAST OF OAKDALE. TREE UPROOTED IN YARD AND DAMAGE TO A FEW TREES BEHIND HOME. WIND SPEEDS ESTIMATED NEAR 90 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Oakdale, LA
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2017
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KPLC RELAED A REPORT FROM THE OAKDALE CHIEF OF POLICE OF DAMAGE RELATED TO A POSSIBLE TORNADO THAT INCLUDED TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 165... A ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A MURPHY GAS STATION AND TREES DOWN ON MAPLE ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakdale, LA
58 mph
Jul 20, 2012
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down when a line of thunderstorm passed through Oakdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Oakdale, LA
58 mph
Feb 1, 2012
1:11 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down along Highways 10 and 106.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 W Beaver, LA
58 mph
Jun 2, 2011
6:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted on Meat Market Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.78 NNW Oakdale, LA
58 mph
May 15, 2008
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down in Oakdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Oakdale, LA
58 mph
Jun 19, 2007
5:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on power lines in Oakdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Oakdale, LA
60 mph
May 30, 2007
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Oakdale, LA
58 mph
Jul 2, 2005
2:24 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakdale, 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 71463

10 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2020
10:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SMALL TORNADO CROSSING HWY 165 BETWEEN OAKDALE AND OBERLIN... DEBRIS SPOTTED ON HIGHWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Oakdale, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SMALL TORNADO CROSSING HWY 165 BETWEEN OAKDALE AND OBERLIN... DEBRIS SPOTTED ON HIGHWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Oakdale, LA
UNK category
May 20, 2019
10:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG DESHOTEL RD AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS SOFTWOOD TREES AND POWER POLES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Bond, LA
UNK category
Nov 3, 2018
5:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A STRONG TORNADO STARTED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 10... AND AS IT CROSSEDTHE HIGHWAY IT SNAPPED SEVERAL POWER POLES. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED DOWN CYPRESSCREEK ROAD... WHERE IT SNAPPED NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES. IN EVANGELINE PARISH...IT MOVED FROM CYPRESS CREEK ROAD TO CYPRESS ROAD AND RED LICK ROAD... BEFORE DISSIPATING SOUTH OF THE RAPIDES PARISH LINE. MANY TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Oakdale, LA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2017
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OAKDALE NEAR THE WAL-MART DAMAGING THE GAS STATION CANOPY. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED NORTHEAST CROSSING 165 AND MOVED THROUGH OAKDALE BLOWING DOWN OR SNAPPING NUMEROUS LARGE TREE. SOME TREES LANDED ON HOMES AND BUSINESSES. SOME BUILDINGS RECEIVED ROOF DAMAGE FROM THE TORNADO... ESPECIALLY NEAR THE ICE FACILITY WHERE THE TORNADO WAS MOST INTESNE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Oakdale, LA
EF0 category
Oct 22, 2009
12:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell that spawned the previous tornado produced another weak tornado that formed south of Ward Road and just west of Deshotel Road. This tornado moved to the north-northeast, causing minor tree damage along Ward Road. The tornado then moved through inaccessible forested areas east of Norris Road, before reaching the far eastern portions of Oakdale. Several large tree limbs and a few trees were blown down along Highway 372 and South Street in Oakdale before the tornado dissipated just south of Highway 10.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 SE Ward, LA
F0 category
Sep 11, 1998
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Oakdale, LA
F1 category
May 18, 1995
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Oakdale causing minor damge to a hospital. A nurse suffered minor injuries. A number of trees were also blown down. Tornado path length and width estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oakdale, LA
F1 category
May 18, 1995
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Beaver damaging a few houses and downing trees. Tornado path length and width estimated. In Mamou and Ville Platte, numerous trees and large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Beaver, LA
F2 category
Jun 17, 1968
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71463
St. Helena Parish · 2,735 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 71463 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,007
Households2,792
Housing units3,699
Income
Median household income$46,658
$100k+ households25.8%
$150k+ households7.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,659
Attached single-family78
Small multifamily427
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes527
Housing mix
Single-family share71.9%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share11.8%
Mobile-home share14.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,031
Renter-occupied761
Vacant units907
Home value & age
Median home value$111,800
Owner homes $300k+7.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1973
Older-home share64.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,473
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71463 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 35 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71463, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71463?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71463 is 1.75″. It was reported near Oakdale, LA on June 21, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71463 — 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 71463 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71463 — 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 71463 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71463 — 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 71463 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71463 — 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 71463, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71463, 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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