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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Central, LA from September 11, 1961 through April 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Central, LA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Central, LA

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2025
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed report of quarter sized hail on Pheasantwood Drive in Central this afternoon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Greenwell Spring, LA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2025
3:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture on social media showed 1 inch sized hail in Central.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Greenwell Spring, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwell Spring, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2014
10:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Greenwell Spgs, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2014
10:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was estimated from pictures in Central.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Greenwell Spgs, LA
2.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2011
2:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few hail stones as large as 2 inches in diameter, as well as numerous golf ball size hailstones were observed in Greenwell Springs. Hail size estimated from video.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Greenwell Spgs, LA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2011
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In the town of Greenwell Springs, quarter size hail was reported and hail was beginning to accumulate on the grass.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Greenwell Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2006
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pride, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwell Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pride, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 1996
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indian Mound, LA
1.50″ hail
May 3, 1984
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.50″ hail
May 21, 1983
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Jul 25, 1982
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1980
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 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 Central, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 26, 2026
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A comment on a facebook post by local broadcast media showed a tree downed by thunderstorm winds in Central.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and small branches snapped in Central due to thunderstorm winds. Report relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2025
12:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Father of NWS employee reported a tree down in neighbors yard and leaves plastered to his shop wall 23 feet high due to thunderstorm winds. This was off Wax road in Central.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2025
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down on several homes at this location. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Oak tree snapped on Lazy Lake Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
1:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of tree down on parked truck in Greenwell Spring on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to two homes on Frenchtown Rd. in Central... LA. Small portion of a metal roof was peeled back on one home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Denham Springs, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2023
12:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** CENTRAL FD REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN TOWN. ONE TREE FELL ON A TRAILER ON GEMINI DR CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central, LA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CENTRAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SHARED A PHOTO OF A TREE DOWN ON FRENCHTOWN RD BETWEEN COUNTRY AND PLANCHET RD ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Denham Springs, LA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
9:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTS TREE THAT FELL ON A CARPORT AND DAMAGED A VEHICLE IN CENTRAL... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTS TREE FELL ON A CARPORT AND DAMAGED A VEHICLE IN CENTRAL... LA. UPDATED TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. TREES... FENCES... AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN ON CHICKASAW AVENUE NORTH OF GREENWELL SPRING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2019
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH A DOWNBURST RIPPED OFF PORTIONS OF A ROOF OF A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE CORNER OF HOOPER AND SULLIVAN IN CENTRAL. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 31 NEXT DOOR MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 55 MPH. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND NWSCHAT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Greenwell Spring, LA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
1:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON 4200 BLOCK OF SARASOTA DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Denham Springs, 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 Central, LA

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 26, 2020
10:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIMINARY RATING EF-1... MAX WINDS 90 MPH. THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR YATASI AVE... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES. TREES LANDED AND DAMAGED 2 CARS. IT THEN PROGRESSED IN A NORTHEAST DIRECTION... WHERE IT DAMAGED THE CARPORT AND FASCIA OF SOME NEARBY HOUSES. IT THEN LIFTED JUST BEFORE GREENWELL SPRINGS PORT HUDSON RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Greenwell Spring, LA
F0 category
Oct 27, 2006
3:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down just north of the Greenwell Springs community downing several trees, ripping down large tree limbs and power lines, and causing damage to several house roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.7 N Greenwell Spgs, LA
F1 category
May 22, 1983
2:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Apr 26, 1973
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Aug 30, 1962
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Sep 11, 1961
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Central, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Central, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,603
Households11,309
Housing units12,116
Income
Median household income$90,091
$100k+ households44.8%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,209
Attached single-family63
Small multifamily430
Large multifamily332
Mobile homes1,082
Housing mix
Single-family share84.3%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share8.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,099
Renter-occupied1,210
Vacant units807
Home value & age
Median home value$270,700
Owner homes $300k+41.3%
Owner homes $500k+12.1%
Owner homes $750k+5.9%
Median year built1988
Older-home share35.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,085
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 46 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Central, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Central?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Central, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near N Greenwell Spgs, LA on September 28, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Central — 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 Central address?

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