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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cotton Valley, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cotton Valley, LA from November 26, 1966 through September 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cotton Valley, LA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cotton Valley, LA

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report of dime to quarter size hail in the Cotton Valley area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cotton Valley, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WINDSHIELD BUSTED IN AMBULANCE DUE TO HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Cotton Valley, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Cotton Vly, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2007
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Cotton Vly, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
12:48 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Cotton Vly, LA
0.50″ hail
Mar 6, 1996
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Minden, LA
1.00″ hail
May 14, 1992
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 1991
6:55 AM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 1991
12:15 AM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 9, 1990
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 1989
7:43 AM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 24, 1987
8:52 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
2.00″ hail
Apr 11, 1986
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1984
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1984
1:15 AM CST
Hail report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 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 Cotton Valley, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 24, 2025
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down in the Evergreen area north of Minden.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2025
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down in the Cotton Valley Area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Webster Parish EM reported trees down at the intersection of Evergreen Road and Dorcheat Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
Jan 5, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs reported down in Cotton Valley. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple trees down on hwy 371.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
May 5, 2022
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6300 HWY 160 COTTON VALLEY... TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN COX ROAD COTTON VALLEY... TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN 22400 HWY 371 COTTON VALLEY... TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR OLD HIGHWAY 7 AND MARATHON ROAD INTERSECTION NEAR COTTON VALLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2019
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN BETWEEN MINDEN AND SHONGALOO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ESE Cotton Valley, LA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ALL OVER THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PARISH
NWS Wind Report Location: Cotton Valley, LA
62 mph
Oct 12, 2014
5:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along Hwy. 159 and Dorcheat Road in the Evergreen Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Evergreen, LA
62 mph
Jul 23, 2014
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Cotton Vly, LA
62 mph
May 21, 2013
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed across the entire parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Cotton Vly, LA
69 mph
Jun 12, 2012
3:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed throughout the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Cotton Vly, LA
62 mph
May 7, 2012
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across the northern portion of Webster Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Cotton Vly, LA
64 mph
Aug 24, 2011
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The fire department reported that a telephone pole was downed, as well as a large tree that fell on a house in Cotton Valley, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Cotton Vly, 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 Cotton Valley, LA

8 reports
UNK category
Dec 16, 2019
5:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER VISUAL REPORT OF SMALL TORNADO EAST OF COTTON VALLEY AT 159 AND ANGIE ROAD AREA... TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO MOBILE HOME CARPORT DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE Cotton Valley, LA
UNK category
Dec 16, 2019
4:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL HUNDRED TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED WITH ROOF DAMAGE TO TWO SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON EVERGREEN SCHOOL RD. A MOBILE HOME WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED ON ANGI RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE Cotton Valley, LA
UNK category
Dec 16, 2019
4:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED CORRECTION...TO PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 10 ESE COTTON VALLEY OF STORM CHASER VISUAL REPORT OF SMALL TORNADO EAST OF COTTON VALLEY AT 159 AND ANGIE ROAD AREA... TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO MOBILE HOME CARPORT DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE Cotton Valley, LA
F1 category
Nov 26, 2001
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was one in a series of weak tornadoes that developed this day. Damage was confined mostly to small trees, tree limbs and power lines. The side of a barn was caved in from the tornado and tin roofs were missing from 2 sheds. This tornado continued into Claiborne Parish, LA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Evergreen, LA
F1 category
Apr 4, 1997
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, LA., and moved northeast past Shangaloo. Trees were uprooted while several homes were lifted off their foundations. A travel trailer was blown into a neighbouring field about one hundred yards distance. The Shangaloo high school suffered moderate damage as part of its roof and frame was torn apart. The principal was in the school and said the tornado sounded like a jet airplane before takeoff. The tornado exited the county and the state of Louisiana 7 miles northeast of Shangaloo moving into Columbia County, Arkansas where it continued to 1 mile east of Emerson before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Cotton Vly, LA
F3 category
Dec 3, 1978
2:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 7, 1978
12:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 7, 1973
1:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Cotton Valley, LA
Webster Parish · 12,543 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

Cotton Valley, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population711
Households253
Housing units340
Income
Median household income$26,875
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households2.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached228
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily42
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes64
Housing mix
Single-family share67.1%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share18.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied153
Renter-occupied100
Vacant units87
Home value & age
Median home value$60,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share76.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars216
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 42 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Cotton Valley, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cotton Valley?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cotton Valley, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Cotton Valley, LA on April 11, 1986.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cotton Valley — 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 Cotton Valley address?

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