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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Convent, LA from February 23, 1979 through May 17, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Convent, LA · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Convent, LA

2 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 28, 1997
2:32 PM CST
Hail report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Convent, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1996
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Convent, 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 Convent, LA

15 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 20, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: EM Reports trees and powerlines down in Convent and Vacherie area from likely downburst winds. 1100 customers lost power. Time estimated and matched with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Convent, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2021
3:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN IN CONVENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
May 4, 2019
2:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE REPORTED AT ST LOUIS ACADEMY/FIFTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INCLUDING BLOWN OUT WINDOWS AND PARTIAL ROOF DAMAGE. EVENT TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Convent, LA
UNK mph
May 21, 2016
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON NUMEROUS ROADS/HIGHWAYS AROUND CONVENT AND VACHERIE IN ST. JAMES PARISH. HOUSE ROOF BLOWN OFF IN ST. JAMES. RV FLIPPED AND TWO OTHERS BLOWN OFF JACKS AT SUGAR HILL RV RESORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
Feb 23, 2016
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SEVERAL POWERLINES DOWNED IN CONVENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
58 mph
Jul 2, 2005
5:53 PM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
Jan 29, 2001
12:01 PM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Signs and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
May 10, 1999
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The St. James Department of Emergency Management reported several trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
Mar 2, 1999
10:25 PM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tin was blown off a roof and a tree was knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
Apr 26, 1997
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
Mar 7, 1995
11:15 AM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
May 28, 1994
2:45 PM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convent, LA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1992
1:25 PM PST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
May 21, 1985
11:15 AM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Feb 23, 1979
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Convent, LA

6 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2024
3:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power poles down. CC drop detected on radar as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Convent, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
3:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey team determined an EF-1 tornado... with a peak wind of 105 mph and a maximum width of 120 yards... impacted Romeville in St. James Parish. This tornado caused damage to the roofs of a number of mobile homes and residences. Additionally... several trees and power poles were snapped all along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Convent, LA
UNK category
Jun 6, 2019
2:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY INDICATED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 105 MPH. STORM WIDTH 75 YARDS. A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE EAST BANK OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN UNION IN ST. JAMES PARISH AT THE INTERSECTION OF METHODIST STREET AND HWY 44 AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST. IT CAUSED A LINE OF SNAPPED TREES. IT ALSO DAMAGED A FARM UTILITY SHED... TEARING OFF THE ROOF OF THE SHED AND A FEW WALLS OF THE SHED. IT THEN LIFTED SHORTLY AFTER THIS AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Convent, LA
UNK category
Jun 6, 2019
2:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY INDICATED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 105 MPH. STORM WIDTH 75 YARDS. A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE EAST BANK OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN UNION IN ST. JAMES PARISH AT THE INTERSECTION OF METHODIST STREET AND HWY 44 AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST. IT CAUSED A LINE OF SNAPPED TREES. IT ALSO DAMAGED A FARM UTILITY SHED... TEARING OFF THE ROOF OF THE SHED AND A FEW WALLS OF THE SHED. IT THEN LIFTED SHORTLY AFTER THIS AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Convent, LA
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** UPDATED INFORMATION FROM DAMAGE SURVEY INDICATES THAT AN UPPER END EF2 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 3 MILE WEST OF PLATTENVILLE AND TRACKED NORTHEAST FOR APPOXIMATELY 20MILES ENDING AT AIRLINE HIGHWAY ABOUT 7 MILES NORTHEAST OF CONVENT. DAMAGE PATH WAS 21 MILES. A WIDE DAMAGE PATH WAS NOTED...UP TO 300 YARDS WIDE IN SOME AREAS. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HOUSES AND BUSINESS NOTED IN PAINCOURTVILLE AREA. AN RV PARK WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED ON HIGHWAY 44 NORTHWEST OF CONVENT WITH TWO FATALITI
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Convent, LA
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Convent, LA
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** THE MAXIMUM WIND AND EF SCALE FOR ASSUMPTION PARISH TO ST JAMES PARISH STRONG TORNADO HAS BEEN INCREASED SLIGHTLY TO LOWER END EF3 TORNADO...VERSUS PREVIOUS UPPER EF2 SCALE RATING...WITH MAXIMUM WIND OF 140 MPH BASED ON EVALUATION OF ADDITIONAL DATA. PATH LENGTH OF 21 MILES AND PATH WIDTH OF 300-350 YD REMAINS THE SAME. PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT WILL BE RELEASED THIS EVENING DESCRIBING THE TORNADOES IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Convent, 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

Convent, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population615
Households206
Housing units269
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households28.2%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached98
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes171
Housing mix
Single-family share36.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share63.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied169
Renter-occupied37
Vacant units63
Home value & age
Median home value$27,200
Owner homes $300k+2.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1994
Older-home share30.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars177
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 15 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Convent, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Convent?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Convent, LA is 1.50″. It was reported near Convent, LA on May 28, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Convent — 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 Convent address?

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