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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Abbeville, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Abbeville, LA from September 8, 1974 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Abbeville, LA · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Abbeville, LA

12 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
9:23 AM CST-6
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report was received of hail to 0.75 inch in diameter northeast of Abbeville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Abbeville, LA
1.50″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
9:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved across the Abbeville area producing hail around one and a half inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.02 NW Abbeville, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 17, 2008
1:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Abbeville, LA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2007
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Abbeville, LA
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2007
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mack, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abbeville, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
10:40 AM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Abbeville, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abbeville, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
10:10 AM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abbeville, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 2000
1:06 PM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abbeville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
3:35 AM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abbeville, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 6, 1998
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, LA

23 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down from straight line wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ssw Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to tin roof at Crusta Memorial Airport and damage to two hanger doors.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
May 1, 2017
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT VERMILION PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Abbeville, LA
58 mph
Jul 30, 2015
6:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Vermilion Parish Sheriffs Department reported numerous trees down parish wide.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Abbeville, LA
58 mph
Jul 19, 2012
10:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported multiple trees down by a suspected microburst. This occurred near the intersection of East Lafayette St and John Hardy Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .82 E Abbeville, LA
58 mph
Jun 6, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A motorist pulled into a drive way to turn around near the intersection of East and Lafayette Streets to avoid a fallen tree in the street when another tree fell. The second tree fell on the back of the car crushing the trunk and back window. When the trees fell power lines were also pulled down cutting power to around 100 area residents.
NWS Wind Report Location: .23 NW Abbeville, LA
60 mph
Mar 21, 2012
5:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A public report was received of an estimated wind gust of 60 mph near Abbeville with a thunderstorm that also produced a tornado near by.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Abbeville, LA
58 mph
Jun 16, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five trees were blown down, damaging fences near the hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Abbeville, LA
58 mph
Oct 4, 2004
4:32 PM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2002
12:40 AM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2001
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2001
3:40 PM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 1997
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 26, 1997
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Abbeville, LA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 1996
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, LA

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 10, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Pictures and video of landspout damaging some property near Meaux Community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Meaux, LA
EF1 category
Mar 21, 2012
4:59 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the east side of Abbeville, where is destroyed a well built 2 car garage and one portable building. Several trees and telephone poles were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.62 SSE Grosse Isle, LA
F1 category
Oct 13, 2001
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Abbeville, LA
F0 category
Mar 7, 1995
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported by State Police.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Abbeville, LA
F1 category
Nov 1, 1992
10:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Nov 16, 1987
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 24, 1983
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Sep 8, 1974
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Abbeville, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 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 · City

Abbeville, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,086
Households4,711
Housing units5,897
Income
Median household income$34,977
$100k+ households15.5%
$150k+ households3.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,638
Attached single-family138
Small multifamily954
Large multifamily454
Mobile homes668
Housing mix
Single-family share61.7%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share23.9%
Mobile-home share11.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,302
Renter-occupied2,409
Vacant units1,186
Home value & age
Median home value$99,900
Owner homes $300k+3.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share63.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,567
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 23 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Abbeville, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Abbeville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Abbeville, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Abbeville, LA on April 7, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Abbeville — 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 Abbeville address?

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