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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Downsville, LA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Downsville, LA from May 3, 1968 through October 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Downsville, LA · 1968–presentUpdated Daily · last Oct 18, 2025
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Downsville, LA
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter hail on social media in the Rocky Branch community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
1.50″hail
May 2, 2025 4:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of large hail... estimated to be ping pong ball sized... in Downsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 24, 2025 1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of golf ball sized hail on 552 in Point... LA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Downsville, LA
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2025 12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in the Point community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Downsville, LA
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2025 12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was posted to social media of quarter size hail that fell along Highway 15 between Chelsea Lane and Mosleys Bluff Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Downsville, LA
1.00″hail
Dec 9, 2023 11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported along Highway 143 near Union Parish and Ouachita Parish line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Claiborne, LA
1.25″hail
Dec 9, 2023 10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of quarter to half dollar size hail was posted to social media that fell along Lenard Road near the Union/Ouachita Parish line several miles southeast of Downsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 9, 2021 10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN DOWNSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.25″hail
Feb 5, 2020 7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 8 W STERLINGTON. PUBLIC REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL VIA FACEBOOK IN THE ROCKY BRANCH COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
1.25″hail
Feb 5, 2020 7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON WEEMS ROAD SE OF DOWNSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
1.25″hail
Feb 5, 2020 6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL VIA FACEBOOK IN THE ROCKY BRANCH COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 6, 2018 10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2016 8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER AND NICKEL SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND IN ROCKY BRANCH COMMUNITY...
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Sterlington, LA
1.25″hail
Mar 2, 2012 3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail covered the ground 5 miles northwest of Downsville near Hwy. 33.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW D Arbonne, LA
0.88″hail
May 2, 2008 6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Farmerville Arpt, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 14, 2008 8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail in the city of Downsville, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 ENE Downsville, LA
2.75″hail
May 10, 2006 2:55 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Rocky Branch, LA
1.75″hail
Apr 29, 2005 8:33 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail fell at Rocky Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Downsville, LA
1.50″hail
Apr 29, 2005 8:30 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
0.75″hail
Feb 23, 2004 4:23 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Downsville, LA
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 2003 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rocky Branch, LA
0.88″hail
Feb 24, 2001 5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rocky Branch, LA
0.88″hail
May 13, 2000 12:20 AM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Rocky Branch, LA
1.75″hail
Jan 22, 1999 6:42 AM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Point, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 5, 1998 7:39 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 5, 1998 7:39 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Downsville, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 5, 1998 7:35 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 5, 1998 7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ground totally covered.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
1.75″hail
Mar 5, 1998 7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, LA
0.75″hail
Mar 5, 1998 7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Downsville, 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 Downsville, LA
Wind Report Description: Trees down reported by Law Enforcement.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Sep 16, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on roads in and around the Rocky Branch community. This includes...John Haye Rd... Rocky Branch Rd... Roan Rd... and Chapman Rd. Also... a tree fell on a mobile home in Rocky Branch... but no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2025 10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed in and around the Downsville community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNKmph
May 6, 2025 10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on Hwy 552 near Henry Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
May 6, 2025 10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Downsville Rd near Hamilton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
May 6, 2025 10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hwy 15 near Arthur McDaniel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and powerlines down near Highway 15 N and Highway 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Jan 12, 2024 10:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed along Hwy 43 between Chapman Road and Albert Smith Road in far southeast Union Parish... Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in the Point community area in Union Parish. Many trees across several roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree down across Highway 15 near Arthur McDaniel Road near Downsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in the Downsville community area in Union Parish. Many trees across several roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Highway 151 near Fawn Drive close to the Union and Ouachita line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
May 1, 2022 4:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ON HIGHWAY 151 WEST OF HIGHWAY 33 NEAR THE UNION/LINCOLN PARISH LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Apr 7, 2022 9:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ABOUT 75-100 TREES (MOSTLY TALL/SKINNY PINES) WERE UPROOTED (WITH SOME SNAPS) IN THE DARBONNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. ALL OF THE TREES WERE LYING IN AN EAST-NORTHEAST DIRECTION... INDICATIVE OF STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. PICTURES SUBMITTED BY A FOREST RANGER FROM THE REFUGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Claiborne, LA
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HWY 33 JUST NORTH OF THE LINCOLN/UNION PARISH LINE. POWERLINES ALSO DOWN AT THE SAME LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN INCLUDED LARGE OAK TREE ON RUGGS BLUFF ROAD NEAR DOWNSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Sep 2, 2021 12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A HOUSE IN ROCKY BRANCH COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Jun 13, 2021 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UNION PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED A VERY LARGE OAK TREE DOWN ON A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2019 6:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE AREA OF ROCKY BRANCH... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2019 5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE AREA OF DOWNSVILLES... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Apr 25, 2019 7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN DOWNSVILLE AREA. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2018 12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREES DOWN TWO MILES WEST OF POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Aug 20, 2018 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Downsville, LA
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2018 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED DAMAGE ACROSS ROCKY BRANCH AND THE SE PART OF THE PARISH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Apr 14, 2018 12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UNION SHERIFF REPORTS ROOF AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE... TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2017 1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Sterlington, LA
UNKmph
Apr 14, 2016 1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTS TREE DOWN ACROSS LA HWY 552 NEAR OUACHITA PARISH LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Downsville, LA
69mph
Jan 29, 2013 11:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pine tree fell on a home and went through a child's bedroom in Rocky Branch. There were no report of injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Rocky Branch, LA
69mph
Jun 12, 2012 4:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed throughout the county including across Hwys. 552, 151 and 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.22 WSW Point, LA
60mph
Apr 2, 2012 1:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed along Hwy. 552 and a car struck the tree. There were no report of injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 ENE Downsville, 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 Downsville, LA
12 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 8, 2022 8:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT TO EXTEND TRACK INTO LINCOLN PARISH. AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS NEAR 95 MPH INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN IN LINCOLN PARISH NEAR KENS LANDING RD. IT THEN CROSSED INTO SOUTHWESTERN UNION PARISH TO CRANFORD ROAD... AND MOVED EAST ACROSS HIGHWAY 33 JUST SOUTH OF HICKS FRAZIER ROAD. MULTIPLE TREES WERE UPROOTED ALONG HIGHWAY 33 AND ADJACENT/BEHIND A HOME... WHILE PEELING OFF THE TIN ROOF OF A METAL BARN. THE TORNADO THEN ENTERED A HEAVILY WOODED AREA... BEFORE WEAKENING AND LIFTING SHORTLY THEREAFTER UPON REACHING WESLEY RUSSELL ROAD. THE ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH OF THIS TORNADO WAS 3.37 MILES... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Downsville, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 7, 2022 8:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS NEAR 95 TOUCHED DOWN ALONG CRANFORD ROAD IN SOUTHWEST UNION PARISH... AND MOVED EAST ACROSS HIGHWAY 33 JUST SOUTH OF HICKS FRAZIER ROAD. MULTIPLE TREES WERE UPROOTED ALONG HIGHWAY 33 AND ADJACENT/BEHIND A HOME... WHILE PEELING OFF THE TIN ROOF OF A METAL BARN. THE TORNADO THEN ENTERED A HEAVILY WOODED AREA... BEFORE WEAKENING AND LIFTING SHORTLY THEREAFTER UPON REACHING WESLEY RUSSELL ROAD. THE ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH OF THIS TORNADO WAS 3.37 MILES... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Downsville, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 27, 2019 7:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED IN THE HOLMESVILLE COMMUNITY... WHERE IT DAMAGED A CHICKEN HOUSE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 15 AND HOLMESVILLE RD. IT THEN CROSSED ROUTE 15 AND UPROOTED TREES ALONG ITS PATH TO LAKE D`ARBONNE. BEFORE IT CROSSED THE LAKE... IT UPROOTED SEVERAL TREES WHICH FELL ON A HOME THAT SUSTAINED MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM THE FALLEN TREES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST SNAPPING AND UPROOTING MORE TREES... AND EVENTUALLY CROSSED ROUTE 143 (ARKANSAS RD.). IT LIFTED JUST SHORT OF THE UPPER OUACHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. PEAK WINDS EST. AT 110 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 21.45 MILES. MAX. WIDTH EST. AT 850 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Downsville, LA
UNKcategory
Apr 13, 2018 11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO BEGAN ALONG GARLAND GIN RD AND CONTINUED NORTH-NORTHEAST...SNAPPING AND UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES. THE TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 15 AND MOVED NORTH-NORTHEAST... SNAPPING MORE TREES ALONG WILLIAMS COLONY RD...GOLDSMITH RD...AND BRIDGES RD BEFORE LIFTING. PATH LENGTH WAS 3.97 MILES...MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 950 YARDS...AND MAXIMUM WINDS WERE 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Downsville, LA
EF1category
Dec 21, 2013 3:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey Team concluded that the damage outside of Downsville, Louisiana on December 21st was consistent with that of an EF1 tornado. Damage consisted of damage to several trees and a barn. The tornado had a path length of just under a mile with a path width of 75 yards. Winds were estimated to be near 90 mph during the height of the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 ENE Downsville, LA
F1category
May 7, 2003 4:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm moved west to east across southern Union Parish, LA, just south of the community of Downsville, LA. A mile and a half south of Downsville, just off LA Highway 151, approximately a dozen homes were damaged, two of them were unroofed, with minor to moderate structural damage to the others. Numerous outbuildings were damaged with a trailer and a shed tossed up and over one house and deposited on the other side of Highway 151. Two barns were destroyed near the end of the track. This tornado moved into Union Parish from Lincoln Parish, LA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Downsville, LA
F1category
Nov 26, 2001 4:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado was spawned from the supercell that produced a weak tornado over Lincoln Parish, LA. Damage was mostly confined to small trees and limbs and several power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Downsville, LA
F1category
Aug 26, 1992 3:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
Apr 5, 1985 12:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
May 1, 1984 12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1category
Mar 3, 1977 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2category
Apr 15, 1972 5:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Downsville, LA
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
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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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Downsville have on record?
Our records show 45 hail, 56 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Downsville, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 18, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Downsville?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Downsville, LA is 2.75″. It was reported near Rocky Branch, LA on May 10, 2006.
A storm report showed up near my home in Downsville — 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 Downsville and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Downsville — 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 Downsville address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Downsville — 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 Downsville address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Downsville — 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 Downsville, LA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Downsville, 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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