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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Athens, LA from August 12, 1966 through June 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71003 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Athens, LA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Athens, LA

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
Dec 14, 2018
9:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HWY. 9 JUST NORTH NORTHWEST OF ATHENS... LOUISIANA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Athens, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Hurricane, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
2.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2004
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2004
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
2.50″ hail
May 14, 2003
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2003
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
2.50″ hail
May 13, 2003
9:14 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
8:42 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
0.88″ hail
May 13, 1994
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 22, 1992
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 1991
9:33 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1991
7:32 AM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.50″ hail
Apr 19, 1991
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 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 Athens, LA

27 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 2, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down Across Claiborne Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Athens, LA
UNK mph
Oct 25, 2022
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR HWY 146 AND POINT PLEASANT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Athens, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
12:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN ALL OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PART OF CLAIBORNE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM ATHENS. TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN ALL OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PART OF CLAIBORNE PARISH... INCLUDING HIGHWAY 519 SOUTHEAST OF ATHENS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Arcadia, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG COOK ROAD... CHERYL ROAD... HIGHWAY 519... AND HIGHWAY 533 JUST SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST OF ATHENS AND THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CLAIBORNE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Athens, LA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTED ISOLATED TREE DAMAGE IN THE SOUTHWEST PART OF THE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, LA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Athens, LA
61 mph
Nov 17, 2015
12:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Harris Road east northeast of Minden, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.24 W Old Athens, LA
62 mph
May 21, 2013
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Athens, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Athens, LA
70 mph
Jun 12, 2012
3:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Hwy. 70 near the community of Holly Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.76 WNW Old Athens, LA
62 mph
Feb 24, 2011
5:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in Athens, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Athens, LA
60 mph
Aug 22, 2010
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed near Athens, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Athens, LA
62 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were downed east of Minden, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.3 WSW Old Athens, LA
60 mph
Feb 11, 2009
2:14 AM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the community of Marsalis, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Athens, LA
64 mph
Jun 16, 2008
1:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downburst resulted in several trees downed across the southwest side of the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Athens, 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 Athens, LA

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 4, 2025
4:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief but relatively intense EF-1 tornado tracked for 2 miles across rural portions of southwestern Claiborne Parish... doing mainly tree damage. Fortunately... there were no injuries. Peak wind speed was 110 mph and maximum width was 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Dubberly, LA
F3 category
Apr 3, 1999
4:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed from a supercell which developed as a favourable upper level jet pattern and an unstable atmosphere moved over the area. Two mobile homes completely destroyed and two cars levitated and rolled. About 10 homes heavily damaged. Numerous large trees uprooted or snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Athens, LA
F1 category
Nov 3, 1992
3:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 15, 1990
2:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 23, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 27, 1984
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Apr 25, 1982
10:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Dec 3, 1978
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 25, 1970
8:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, LA
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 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

Athens, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population286
Households142
Housing units191
Income
Median household income$16,250
$100k+ households10.6%
$150k+ households5.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached121
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes67
Housing mix
Single-family share63.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.6%
Mobile-home share35.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied91
Renter-occupied51
Vacant units49
Home value & age
Median home value$91,500
Owner homes $300k+18.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share66.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars111
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 27 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Athens, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Athens?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Athens, LA is 2.50″. It was reported near Athens, LA on May 14, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Athens — 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 Athens address?

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