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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Boyce, LA from April 7, 1955 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Boyce, LA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Boyce, LA

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail reported through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Gardner, LA
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BOYCE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boyce, LA
1.50″ hail
Feb 5, 2020
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED NEAR HWY 49
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Boyce, LA
1.25″ hail
Feb 5, 2020
5:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Sieper, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED PHOTOS OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL IN SHARP. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Boyce, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 1, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KALB TV relayed a report of quarter size hail near the Boyce/Gardner area via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Gardner, LA
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2013
5:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The coop observer at the Cotile Fire Department unit 812 reported nickel sized hail at 8020 Highway 1200.
NWS Hail Report Location: .63 ENE Hotwells, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 17, 2012
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report was received from a convenience store in Gardner on hail to one inch is diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gardner, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 17, 2012
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported with a passing severe storm in Flatwoods.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Flatwoods, LA
0.88″ hail
Sep 28, 2011
7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.9 WSW Hotwells, LA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2010
2:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail in Clifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.57 S Flatwoods, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 16, 2008
1:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Boyce, LA
0.75″ hail
Nov 21, 2007
5:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Boyce, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2005
8:08 PM CST
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Hineston, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2005
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Gardner, 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 Boyce, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2026
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down in the Boyce to Flatwoods areas. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Boyce, LA
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
3:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down on hwy 121 at Gardner. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardner, LA
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across road at 465 Irving Long Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Hineston, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2025
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down in Boyce. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boyce, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of damage in the Boyce area. This may have been a tornado and will be surveyed tomorrow.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boyce, LA
64 mph
Dec 28, 2024
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KAEX ASOS reported a gust of 55 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Boyce, LA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
6:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo from the public of a tree split about half way up the trunk.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardner, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports trees down on Hot Wells Rd near Mill Race Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Gardner, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across highway 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Flatwoods, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports several trees down near a home in Flatwoods. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Flatwoods, LA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2024
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a lot of damage... trees down and power outages near St. Marys Training School off HWY 1 N. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Boyce, LA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2024
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo received of trees down on Belgard Bend Rd in Boyce. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Gardner, LA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2024
6:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo received of tree down on Cotile Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Gardner, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
4:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures received of trees down south of Boyce. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Boyce, LA
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS DEPT REPORTS TREES DOWN IN FLATWOODS AND SERVERAL OTHER LOCATIONS ACROSS NORWESTERN RAPIDES PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flatwoods, 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 Boyce, LA

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 4, 2025
5:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Boyce Tornado began between HWY 49 and HWY 1 in Rapides Parish... where it downed several power lines. From there it continued northeast where it damaged homes as it crossed HWY 1. It then continued northeast into the town of Boyce... damaging several more homes... destroying outbuildings... and damaging various trees in the middle of Boyce. The tornado then continued further northeast... crossing the Red River into Shreveport’s CWA. Weak tree damage was found by WFO SHV on the north side of the Red River associated with this same tornado. The tornado damaged trees along Aaron Slayer Plantation Rd in Grant Parish... until it lifted around 11:57 AM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Boyce, LA
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Wilda Tornado began off of Saint Clair Rd and Kevin Ln where several trees were snapped and a small shed had its metal roof torn off. A tornado debris signature was associated with this damage. The tornado then continued north-northeast along Saint Clair Rd... intermittently touching down. Damage is weak and narrow along this part of the path and is confined to minor tree damage. From there the tornado crossed Saint Clair Rd and continued northeast... eventually crossing Browns Creek Rd. At this location a metal outbuilding was completely destroyed and thrown roughly 100 yards downstream with the tornado. A table was thrown roughly 300 yards west northwest of where it was placed. Minor damage to a frame home also occurred. This is the end point of the Wilda Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Gardner, LA
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
2:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree / power line damage across Highway 465. Tornado continued to strengthen with damage to a residential home and property where radar tornado debris signature was noted. Tornado crossed Cutts Rd. Strength EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Hineston, LA
UNK category
Dec 27, 2024
2:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Hineston, LA
EF0 category
Jan 25, 2012
3:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Cotile Lake on Vanzart and Bath House Roads, before dissipating near LA Highway 1200. Many trees were blown down or snapped in half.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Hotwells, LA
EF0 category
Mar 27, 2009
3:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a tornado struck near the Hemphill community. Two homes had trees land on them just south of the Miller Road and LA Highway 28 intersection. Several cars were trapped by fallen trees on Highway 28. The tornado path was around two and a half miles long with a path width of 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 SSW Wilda, LA
F0 category
Apr 14, 1996
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Boyce, LA
F0 category
Nov 19, 1983
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 5, 1981
5:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Mar 30, 1976
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Aug 18, 1974
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 17, 1968
5:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Nov 7, 1957
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Boyce, LA
Rapides Parish · 39,442 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

Boyce, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,295
Households347
Housing units454
Income
Median household income$36,250
$100k+ households22.8%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached264
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily82
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes101
Housing mix
Single-family share58.2%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share18.1%
Mobile-home share22.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied142
Renter-occupied205
Vacant units107
Home value & age
Median home value$83,600
Owner homes $300k+3.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1964
Older-home share72.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars274
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 39 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Boyce, LA, 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 Boyce?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Boyce, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Flatwoods, LA on January 17, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Boyce — 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 Boyce address?

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