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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bunkie, LA from May 28, 1965 through May 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bunkie, LA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bunkie, LA

17 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 12, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSE Bunkie. Several photos and public reports of hail in and south of Bunkie. Largest reported size of 1.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Bunkie, LA
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several photos and public reports of hail in and south of Bunkie. Largest reported size of 1.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Bunkie, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BUNKIE... LA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2018
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
2.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
12:06 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public and law enforcement reported hail up to baseball size around Bunkie with a NWS storm survey confirming the damage caused by the massive hail. Numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles received damage across the city with windows broken, roofs damaged, and various other damages sustained. The storm then moved toward the east with the last report of dime and golfball sized hail southeast of the Cottonport area. Saint Anthony School was still closed 5 days after the storm due to broken windows and other damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bunkie, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail in Bunkie.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Bunkie, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported nickel size hail in Bunkie.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Bunkie, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail was reported by the public east of Bunkie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bunkie, LA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2007
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2007
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2002
3:31 AM CST
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
10:53 PM CST
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bunkie, LA
1.75″ hail
May 12, 1995
4:50 AM CST
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts caused roof damage to several house in the Hessmer area and knocked down several power poles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bunkie, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 1982
12:10 PM CST
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.75″ hail
May 14, 1976
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 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 Bunkie, LA

23 reports
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UNK mph
May 8, 2026
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of wind damage to a gas station on the corner of HWY 29 and HWY 71 in Bunkie.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2026
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey concluded that a widespread swath of wind damage extending from Bunkie to Plaucheville was the result of straight line thunderstorm winds occurring between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. There was widespread damage to trees and powerlines... including some snapped utility poles. Approximately 20 structures sustained damage... including partial roof removal of a home in Plaucheville. Based on the damage... wind speeds are estimated to have been between 60 to 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2023
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHASER REPORTS A MILE LONG SWATH OF TELEPHONE POLES SNAPPED OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2023
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS ROOF REMOVED FROM MANUFACTURED HOME... SHEET METAL THROWN AND DAMAGE TO OTHER HOMES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ONTO HOME
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREE DOWN OUTSIDE OF BUNKIE TOWARDS ST LANDRY. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Indian Lake, LA
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS 30 FEET TREE BROKE OFF ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
May 1, 2017
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLOWN OFF ROOF IN BUNKIE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Bunkie, LA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2017
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERPOLES DOWN. ONE HOUSE PHYSICALLY MOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
58 mph
Mar 28, 2014
8:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a house along Elm Street in the town of Bunkie during a storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
70 mph
Apr 5, 2012
12:06 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm over the Bunkie area downed a few trees and broke branches. Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH with gusts up to 70. Some of the downed branches and trees fell onto homes causing damage. Also, Bunkie High School had the roof of a portable building blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Bunkie, LA
60 mph
May 17, 2010
3:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CLECO utility company reported several trees and power lines blown down in Bunkie.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bunkie, LA
69 mph
Apr 22, 2005
4:35 PM CST
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, LA
58 mph
Jun 27, 2004
11:52 AM CST
Wind report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunkie, 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 Bunkie, LA

11 reports
UNK category
Feb 17, 2026
3:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There is a concentrated area of damage east of HWY 71 where a tornado touched down. It progressed northeastward across the highway... where it caused additional minor damage to fences and trees before dissipating in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bunkie, LA
UNK category
Apr 25, 2020
6:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO STARTED W OF HWY 29 AND CROSSED THE HWYWHERE IT PRODUCED DAMAGE TO HOMES AND OUT BUILDINGS. TORNADO DISSIPATED SHORTLY BEFORE REACHING CRACKVILLE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Bunkie, LA
UNK category
Apr 25, 2020
6:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO STARTED EAST OF HWYS 115 AND 1176 W OF BUNKIE... PRODUCING TREE DAMAGE. IT CROSSED THE BUNKIE AIRPORTWHERE IT PRODUCED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO HANGARS AND AIRCRAFT. IT CONTINUED ENE AND DISSIPATED NEAR HWY 171 ON THE NORTH SIDE OFBUNKIE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Bunkie, LA
UNK category
May 1, 2017
9:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO STARTED SOUTH OF LA 115 ALONG HAASVILLE RD. RIPPED TIN OFF OUT BUILDINGS AND SNAPPED TREE LIMBS. AS THE TORNADO CROSSED LA 115 IT STRENGTHENED TOPPLING A LARGE TREE ONTO A CARPORT DAMAGING IT AND SEVERAL VEHICLES. OTHER TREES WERE ALSO TOPPLED IN THE DAMAGE PATH. A DAYCARE BUSINESS NEXT DOOR ALSO HAD METAL ROOF RIPPED OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Bunkie, LA
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
5:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO FORMED OVER BUNKIE AND PRODUCED WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE...ESPECIALLY ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF TOWN. TWO HOMES WERE DESTROYED WHEN TREES FELL ON THEM. AT LEAST 70 BUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. PATH LENGTH WAS 1.6 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bunkie, LA
F0 category
Nov 1, 2004
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bunkie, LA
F1 category
Nov 18, 2003
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Bunkie, LA
F2 category
Nov 6, 2000
5:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Eola, LA
F1 category
May 29, 1994
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bunknownie, LA
F1 category
Mar 29, 1988
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Jan 31, 1983
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bunkie, LA
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 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

Bunkie, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,299
Households1,493
Housing units1,993
Income
Median household income$21,634
$100k+ households3.8%
$150k+ households1.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,558
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily219
Large multifamily165
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share19.3%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied712
Renter-occupied781
Vacant units500
Home value & age
Median home value$84,200
Owner homes $300k+4.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1962
Older-home share76.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,140
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 23 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Bunkie, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bunkie?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bunkie, LA is 2.75″. It was reported near N Bunkie, LA on April 5, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bunkie — 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 Bunkie address?

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