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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Choudrant, LA from May 26, 1974 through July 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Choudrant, LA · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Choudrant, LA

29 reports
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0.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported 1 mile north of Downsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Downsville, LA
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 NNW Downsville, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Downsville, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail reported along the Interstate 20 corridor and mile marker 91.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Choudrant, LA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2007
12:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell on the west side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Downsville, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Choudrant, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
10:59 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2005
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2003
12:20 AM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Choudrant, LA
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2002
5:35 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at rest stop on I-20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Choudrant, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 22, 1999
6:35 AM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sibley, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 1999
6:05 AM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Sibley, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 5, 1998
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Choudrant, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 5, 1998
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Choudrant, LA
0.50″ hail
Oct 17, 1996
4:26 PM CST
Hail report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Ruston, 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 Choudrant, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: State police responded to a downed tree on US-80 on the Lincoln-Ouachita Parish line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Choudrant, LA
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media post of tree down in the yard of a residence in the Choudrant/Sibley area in eastern Lincoln Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Choudrant, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Choudrant, LA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2023
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 33 AND HWY 822 NORTHEAST OF RUSTON... LOUISIANA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Downsville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 145 AND ROUTE 821... POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Choudrant, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2020
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 145 NORTH OF CHOUDRANT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Choudrant, LA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2016
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHICKEN FARM HOUSE DAMAGED ON DUGDALE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Downsville, LA
61 mph
Dec 28, 2015
1:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Hwy. 15 near Downsville, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Downsville, LA
61 mph
Apr 14, 2014
10:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in the Choudrant community on the eastern side of Lincoln Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Choudrant, LA
60 mph
Apr 8, 2014
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were uprooted northwest of Choudrant, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Choudrant, LA
70 mph
Dec 21, 2013
3:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey Team concluded that the damage in extreme Northeast Lincoln Parish was consistent with straight line wind damage. A few structures sustained minor to moderate damage. One structure in particular, a chicken house Northwest of Downsville was completely destroyed. Of the 80000 chickens housed in the shelter, only 50000 survived.
NWS Wind Report Location: .17 E Cedarton, LA
61 mph
Aug 5, 2010
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed northeast of Choudrant, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.23 NE Choudrant, LA
60 mph
Jul 26, 2010
2:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Shadow Road northeast of Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Cedarton, LA
60 mph
Oct 15, 2009
8:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Another tree was downed northwest of Choudrant, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 NW Douglas, LA
60 mph
Oct 15, 2009
8:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed northwest of Choudrant, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 NW Douglas, 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 Choudrant, LA

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
7:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN ALONG ROACH ROAD VERY NEAR THE LINCOLN/OUACHITA PARISH LINE. IT MOVED E INTO OUACHITA PARISH... CROSSING HWY 151... THEN TURNED NE INTO UNION PARISH... AND CROSSED REGGIE SKAINS RD. THE TORNADO LIFTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 552 AND CALLAWAY RD. MOST OF THE DAMAGE CONSISTED OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES. PEAK WIND EST. AT 95-105 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 7.71 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 1...544 YARDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 10 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Downsville, LA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
7:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN ALONG US HWY 80 JUST W OF CHOUDRANT... MOVED E THROUGH THE COMMUNITY OF CHOUDRANT... THEN TURNED NE CROSSING INTERSTATE 20... EMORY ROAD... AND LIFTED ALONG NORRIS ROAD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH AULDS ROAD. ALL OF THE DAMAGE CONSISTED OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES. PEAK WIND EST. AT 95-105 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 4.77 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 865 YARDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 7 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Choudrant, LA
F0 category
May 7, 2003
4:43 AM CST
Tornado report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm moved from west to east across northern Lincoln Parish into Union Parish, LA, just south of the community of Downsville, LA. Damage was confined mainly to trees snapped or pushed over and one barm roof was damaged along Williams Road. This tornado moved into Union Parish, LA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Downsville, LA
F1 category
Nov 26, 2001
3:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Choudrant, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was mostly confined to small trees, tree limbs, and street signs. A portion of a guard rail was damaged and thrown onto the west bound lane of Interstate-20 at mile marker 93. A NWS employee (WCM) witnessed the tornado on the Interstate, westbound, from about 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Choudrant, 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

Choudrant, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,382
Households521
Housing units559
Income
Median household income$58,281
$100k+ households31.5%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached362
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily33
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes164
Housing mix
Single-family share64.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share29.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied284
Renter-occupied237
Vacant units38
Home value & age
Median home value$286,500
Owner homes $300k+45.1%
Owner homes $500k+31.7%
Owner homes $750k+18.0%
Median year built2002
Older-home share23.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars521
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 34 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Choudrant, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Choudrant?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Choudrant, LA is 2.50″. It was reported near Choudrant, LA on May 4, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Choudrant — 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 Choudrant address?

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