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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Benton, LA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Benton, LA from August 8, 1966 through May 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
91
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Benton, LA · 1966–presentUpdated Daily · last May 9, 2026
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported on the southeast side of Cypress Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Benton, LA
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2023 11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported in the Woodlake South area near Benton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Benton, LA
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2023 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on Palmetto Road in Benton
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, LA
1.50″hail
Jun 17, 2023 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong size reported in the Legacy Subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
1.50″hail
Jun 17, 2023 11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZE HAIL REPORTED BETWEEN BOSSIER CITY AND BENTON IN THE WILLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
1.50″hail
Jun 17, 2023 11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail reported between Bossier City and Benton in the Willow Heights subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
1.50″hail
May 10, 2021 8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAILSTONE DROPPED IN TACT WAS PING PONG SIZED. SEVERE DAMAGE TO VEHICLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Benton, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2020 2:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL CAUSED DAMAGE TO VINYL SIDING... ROOF AND GUTTERS. LARGE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
4.00″hail
Apr 25, 2020 2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 SSE BENTON. PHOTO OF HAIL IN THE LEGACY SUBDIVISION VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. SOFTBALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
2.75″hail
Apr 25, 2020 2:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED 5E BENTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Benton, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 25, 2020 2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SUBMITTED HAIL PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2019 10:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Gilliam, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2019 10:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WOOD LAKE RIDGE AREA REPORTED DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL NORTH BOSSIER CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Benton, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 6, 2018 11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STARTED OFF AS PEA SIZE AROUND 6:13 PM AND ENDED AROUND 6:19 PM. MAXIMUM SIZE OBSERVED WAS 1 INCH (QUARTER SIZE).
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, LA
2.25″hail
Apr 19, 2015 5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported 8 miles northeast of Benton, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Benton, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 19, 2015 5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported 4 miles north of Benton, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 SW Alden Bridge, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 19, 2015 5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Benton, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Benton, LA
0.75″hail
Aug 6, 2010 1:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported at the Brookshires grocery storm on Hwy. 3 in Benton, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Benton, LA
0.88″hail
Jan 20, 2010 6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Benton, LA
1.00″hail
Mar 25, 2009 5:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Benton, LA
0.88″hail
Aug 22, 2008 4:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported at the courthouse.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Benton, LA
0.75″hail
Feb 25, 2008 10:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for three minutes with the heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Benton, 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.
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on Highway 162 near Silver Leaf Drive in Benton... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Benton, LA
UNKmph
May 6, 2025 7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of quarter sized hail in Benton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2023 7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2023 7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2023 12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2023 12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report from 6/26/23...Social pictures of snapped utility poles and downed trees near 7th street in the town of Benton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered instances of large tree limbs down in and around the Legacy subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Benton, LA
UNKmph
Mar 3, 2023 5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN BACKYARD OF HOUSE ALONG CAMELBACK DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2021 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS BOSSIER PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Benton, LA
UNKmph
May 25, 2021 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS TREE DOWN AND POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Benton, LA
UNKmph
May 27, 2020 2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. POWER IS OUT IN BENTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKmph
Apr 29, 2020 6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 3 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOSSIER CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Benton, LA
UNKmph
Apr 12, 2020 2:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BAY DOORS AT FIRE STATION DISTRICT 4 BLOWN IN AT BENTON... MULTIPLE TREES DOWN... SOME DAMAGE TO OUT STRUCTURES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jan 15, 2020 7:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED THAT 105 MPH STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS CAUSED SCATTERED PROPERTY AND TREE DAMAGE JUST SOUTH OF BENTON. A NUMBER OF LIGHT POLES AND BUSINESS SIGNS WERE BROKEN AND BENT AS A RESULT OF THE HIGH WINDS. BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL RECEIVED THE GREATEST DAMAGE WHERE THE ENTIRE METAL ROOF OF ONE OF ITS CLASSROOM WINGS WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AND PEELED BACK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jan 11, 2020 7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY 3 FROM BURT BLVD. TO HIGHWAY 162 IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED... DUE TO A DOWNED NEARBY SONIC SIGN ON BURT BLVD... JUST ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE BOSSIER PARISH COURTHOUSE. THE ROOF ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jun 23, 2019 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HWY 162 EAST OF BENTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jun 21, 2019 4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE WITH WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED UP TO 100 MPH. EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN BENTON AND COTTON VALLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Cotton Valley, LA
UNKmph
Dec 27, 2018 7:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE PARISH... SOUTH OF HAUGHTON... IN PLAIN DEALING... NORTH BENTON... AND MANY OTHER LOCATIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2018 7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND LIMBS DOWN IN THE BENTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2018 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG BODCAU TRAIL NEAR LAKE BODCAU. REPORT VIA PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS E. LINTON ROAD TOOK OUT POWER LINE 200 YARDS NORTH OF PILKINGTON CEMETARY. ROAD CLEARED... SWEPCO RESPONDED BUT POWER OUT ON E LINTON AND OAK LEAF TRAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Benton, LA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2016 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHREVEPORT NWS WARNING COORDINATION METEOROLOGIST REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR BLACK BAYOU RESERVOIR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Benton, LA
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2016 8:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN... ONE TREE ON HOME 100 BLOCK OF 7 PINES ROAD IN BENTON
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, LA
63mph
Oct 2, 2014 7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the northern portion of Bossier Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Benton, LA
61mph
Jan 12, 2013 10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were snapped and uprooted east of Benton, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Linton, LA
66mph
Dec 20, 2012 12:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local Law Enforcement reported widespread trees downed along Old Plain Dealing Road between Benton and Plain Dealing.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Benton, LA
60mph
Nov 11, 2012 5:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree limbs were downed on the west side of Hwy. 3 near Alden Bridge about a half mile south of Hwy. 160.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Hughes, LA
60mph
Nov 11, 2012 5:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were downed on Peace Lane north northwest of Benton, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.22 WSW Alden Bridge, 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 Benton, LA
13 reports
UNKcategory
Sep 24, 2025 5:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Around 12:55 PM CDT on September 25... 2025... a brief EF-1 tornado touched down in south Benton... near the Lost River Estates development. The tornado initially blew down a fence in the backyard of a residential home on the south side of the development. It also snapped a softwood tree across Palmetto Road. The tornado then crossed the road where it snapped large tree branches at the entrance of the Bossier Parish Schools Maintenance Palmetto Warehouse. Aside from ripping a road sign out of the ground on the west side of Palmetto Road... the tornado also damaged a residential entrance on the east side of the road. At the same time... a trash can from the Lost River Estates was spotted in the open field on the north side of the warehouse suggesting strong winds. The tornado then lifted abruptly... as no damage was detected at the warehouse or the adjacent barns and homes along Duval Street and James Street access road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Benton, LA
UNKcategory
Sep 24, 2025 5:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 SSE Benton. Around 12:36 PM CDT on September 24... 2025... a brief EF-1 tornado touched down in south Benton... near the Lost River Estates development. The tornado initially blew down a fence in the backyard of a residential home on the south side of the development. It also snapped a softwood tree across Palmetto Road. The tornado then crossed the road where it snapped large tree branches at the entrance of the Bossier Parish Schools Maintenance Palmetto Warehouse. Aside from ripping a road sign out of the ground on the west side of Palmetto Road... the tornado also damaged a residential entrance on the east side of the road. At the same time... a trash can from the Lost River Estates was spotted in the open field on the north side of the warehouse suggesting strong winds. The tornado then lifted abruptly... as no damage was detected at the warehouse or the adjacent barns and homes along Duval Street and James Street access road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Benton, LA
UNKcategory
Jul 8, 2024 8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Bossier Parish Sheriff reports a tree fell onto a mobile home just east of Benton near Cypress Black Bayou.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Benton, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 12, 2020 2:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM BENTON. AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS NEAR 105 MPH TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CADDO AVE. SOUTH OF 5TH STREET IN BENTON... WHERE SEVERAL BUILDINGS IN TOWN SUFFERED ROOF DAMAGE AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 3... 5TH STREET... AND PINE STREET BEFORE LIFTING. A SINGLE FAMILY HOME HAD A LARGE PORCH DISLODGED WITH THE ROOF REMOVED FROM THE RESIDENCE. THE TORNADO PATH WIDTH WAS 125 YARDS... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.44 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 12, 2020 2:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS NEAR 105 MPH TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CADDO AVE. SOUTH OF 5TH STREET IN BENTON... WHERE SEVERAL BUILDINGS IN TOWN SUFFERED ROOF DAMAGE AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 3... 5TH STREET... AND PINE STREET BEFORE LIFTING. A SINGLE FAMILY HOME HAD A LARGE PORCH DISLODGED WITH THE ROOF REMOVED FROM THE RESIDENCE. THE TORNADO PATH WIDTH WAS 125 YARDS... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.44 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Benton, LA
UNKcategory
Jun 21, 2019 3:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-2 TORNADO. DAMAGE INCLUDED A ROOF RIPPED OFF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND APPROXIMATELY 350 TREES WHICH WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED NEAR BUTLER HILL ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Benton, LA
EF0category
Nov 11, 2012 5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that first touched down in Caddo Parish. The tornado crossed the Red River into western Bossier Parish, where other large limbs were snapped off several trees on Peace Lane. It remained on the ground snapping other large pine limbs on the west side of Highway 3 just south of the Alden Bridge community, before lifting in a heavily wooded area just south of Highway 160.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.78 W Alden Bridge, LA
EF0category
Apr 26, 2011 6:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several large trees were toppled and a few large limbs were broken off trees at the entrance of the Magnolia Chase Subdivision along Benton Road just south of the city of Benton. The tornado continued to the north-northeast where it broke off large limbs on a few trees along Benton road near Jacobs Trail. The tornado continued to the northeast where it snapped a tree at its base and knocked down a few large limbs along Palmetto Road south of the city of Benton. The tornado continued northeast where it toppled a large tree near the intersection of Larkin Street and Palmetto Road and finally dissipated. Maximum winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 S Willow Chute, LA
F1category
Jun 2, 1992 4:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
Dec 21, 1990 12:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
May 30, 1990 7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
May 30, 1990 6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
Apr 1, 1988 5:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, LA
Bossier Parish · 38,236 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Benton, LA on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Benton have on record?
Our records show 91 hail, 77 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Benton, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Benton?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Benton, LA is 4.00″. It was reported near Benton, LA on April 25, 2020.
A storm report showed up near my home in Benton — 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 Benton and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Benton — 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 Benton address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Benton — 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 Benton address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Benton — 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 Benton, LA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Benton, 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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