ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Columbia, LA from June 24, 1968 through March 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbia, LA · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Columbia, LA

30 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A video of 1 inch hail was reported just west of Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, LA
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of hail via KNOE-TV social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL AT THE DOLLAR GENERAL IN THE HEBERT COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Columbia, LA
2.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POST PICTURE OF BASEBALL SIZE HAIL IN THE VIXEN COMMUNITY VIA KNOE SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 ESE Chatham, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2020
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS REPORTED ALONG HWY. 165 NORTH OF COLUMBIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Columbia, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHERIFF DEPT REPORTS HAIL IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SECOND SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NORTH OF THE RIVERTON COMMUNITY NEAR THE OUACHITA PARISH LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Columbia, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR COREY
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Columbia, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported 4 miles northwest of Columbia, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 SW Riverton, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 20, 2010
7:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Vixen, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2009
8:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in the community of Riverton which cracked the windshield of a sheriff's deputy vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.62 NW Columbia Hgts, LA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2007
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
11:45 AM CST
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 1, 2005
12:40 AM CST
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in the town of Hebert.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Columbia, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 1, 2005
12:35 AM CST
Hail report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, LA
Showing 15 of 30
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 Columbia, LA

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
4:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 13 NW Columbia on March 15 at 13:06Z. Upon further investigation and consultation with high resolution satellite imagery... this previously reported very small and brief tornado produced tree damage that is now deemed to be due to straight line thunderstorm winds on March 4 at 17:54Z.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NW Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caldwell Parish Sheriffs Office received a report of a tree down on HWY 4 near downtown Columbia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Columbia... Clarks... and Grayson along with 1 inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along US Hwy 165 near Davis Lake... north of Columbia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several trees down across Caldwell Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, LA
UNK mph
May 11, 2023
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ACROSS HWY 133.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A HOME AND ONTO A CAR ALONG HWY 165.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BELLVIEW LANE JUST EAST OF COLUMBIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Columbia, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWN ON POWER LINES ON HIGHWAY 847 NEAR THE RIVERTON COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NW Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ALONG HW 133 NEAR BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2018
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON LAKESIDE AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2018
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING HIGHWAY 557.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 ESE Chatham, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2018
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS REPORTING ROOF DAMAGE TO THE DELTA PRINTING OFFICE ALONG HIGHWAY 165 IN COLUMBIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2018
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWN AT 262 SAMPSON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Columbia, LA
Showing 15 of 30
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 Columbia, LA

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 28, 2018
9:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG HWY. 133 JUST SOUTH OF HEBERT WHERE IT UPROOTED A TREE. IT CONTINUED EAST-NORTHEAST WHERE IT PARALLELED HWY. 561; IT UPROOTED OR TWISTED SEVERAL TREES HERE AND UPLIFTED SHINGLES AND THE ROOFING ON TWO MOBILE HOMES. THE TORNADO THEN DESTROYED AN OUT-BUILDING AND A BARN RIGHT BEFORE CROSSING INTO RICHLAND PARISH. PATH LENGTH: 1.07 MILES... PATH WIDTH: 350 YARDS... ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Columbia, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
12:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in northern Caldwell Parish near the Ouachita River along Lenard Road. Numerous trees were snapped in a field along Lenard Road and in a forested area near the end of the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 WNW Blankston, LA
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
2:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage consisted of numerous trees snapped and uprooted. Structural damage consisted of roof damage to a garage/workshop...two boats destroyed...two fifth-wheel trailers and one mobile home destroyed and a pre-manufactured home was moved 6 feet laterally from its foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.6 SE Hebert, LA
F1 category
Nov 3, 1992
5:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
May 19, 1983
11:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Apr 1, 1983
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 3, 1977
2:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 24, 1968
11:51 AM CST
Tornado report for Columbia, LA
Caldwell Parish · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
Showing 8 of 8
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 Columbia, LA on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Columbia

71418 126
Banks Springs, LA Hail, wind & tornado reports

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Columbia, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population337
Households124
Housing units171
Income
Median household income$50,000
$100k+ households32.3%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached139
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share81.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.5%
Mobile-home share15.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied91
Renter-occupied33
Vacant units47
Home value & age
Median home value$113,100
Owner homes $300k+1.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share79.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars115
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 66 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Columbia, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Columbia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Columbia, LA is 2.75″. It was reported near Chatham, LA on April 9, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbia — 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 Columbia address?

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

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.