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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gonzales, LA from April 12, 1969 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gonzales, LA · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gonzales, LA

11 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW LARGER HAIL STONES REPORTED AROUND GONZALES. MULTIPLE PICTURES FORWARDED OF HAIL NEAR 1 INCH WITH A FEW NEAR 2 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gonzales, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 2017
5:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR GONZALES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Gonzales, LA
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
2:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DENTS IN CAR REPORTED
NWS Hail Report Location: Gonzales, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
3:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly larger than quarter size reported in Gonzales along Highway 44.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gonzales, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2013
2:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gonzales, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2006
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in various areas across the parish.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, LA
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2006
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gonzales, LA
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1991
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 1982
12:35 PM CST
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 1, 1982
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
2.00″ hail
Mar 18, 1972
1:55 PM CST
Hail report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 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 Gonzales, LA

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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
10:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large metal roof removed from awning at Picou Builders Supply in Gonzales by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported of power lines down on George Rouyea road near Cannon road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
12:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNE Gonzales. Sheriffs Office reports a tree down near Bayou NW road and Oneil Road in Ascension Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs Office reports a tree down near Bayou NW road and Oneil Road in Ascension Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 S Gonzales. Estimated location of tree down report on LA Hwy 44 south of Gonzales. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated location of tree down report on LA Hwy 44 south of Gonzales. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage... as well as damage to a metal building from downburst thunderstorm winds reported by media on Denham Road in Gonzalez. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2023
12:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASCENSION SO REPORTS TREES DOWN IN GONZALES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO SECTIONS OF FENCES BLOWN DOWN AND SOME SIDING PEELED OFF HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2020
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE ALONG NORWOOD ROAD... NEAR JOHN WEST ROAD IN ASCENSION PARISH. ATLEAST 3 LARGE TREES UPROOTED ONTO POWER LINES. TREES ORIENTED WEST TO EAST IN DIRECTION OF PATH OF STORM. LIKELY DAMAGING WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2019
5:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. REPORT OF DAMAGE OFF OF HWY 75 NEAR GEISMAR. POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN... AND ONE INJURY REPORTED DUE TO FALLING BRICKS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geismer, LA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2019
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE HOUSES WITH MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE IN ST AMANT. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2019
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IT WAS REPORTED THAT A TREE FELL ON A HOUSE AND POWERLINES ARE DOWN NEAR ST. AMANT... LA NEAR LA22/ROUTE 937 ALONG RODGERS A... B... AND C CROSSROADS.NO INJURIES REPORTED. THERE IS ALSO A REPORT OF A POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Gonzales, LA
UNK mph
Dec 5, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND DOWNED POWER LINES. RELAYED FROM ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Gonzales, LA
69 mph
Apr 27, 2015
8:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts downed large limbs and trees in several communities in Ascension Parish. Four homes were damaged by fallen trees. Several yard fences were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gonzales, 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 Gonzales, LA

6 reports
UNK category
Oct 21, 2019
5:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A SMALL TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR RIVER ROAD NEAR GEISMAR AROUND 12 PM ON MONDAY... OCTOBER 21... 2019. A SMALL WAREHOUSE BUILDING WAS DAMAGED. ROOF MATERIALS AND PANELS WERE BLOWN OFF THE STRUCTURE AND THROWN ROUGHLY 50 YARDS AWAY. THAT DEBRIS DAMAGED ANOTHER LARGER WAREHOUSE BUILDING. THAT STRUCTURE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE AS SHEET METAL WAS BLOWN FROM THE OUTSIDE WALLS. DAMAGE WAS ISOLATED TO THIS AREA ONLY. ONE PERSON WAS INJURED BY PROJECTILE DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Geismer, LA
UNK category
Dec 5, 2016
5:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FINDS EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE WITH WINDS ESTIMATED TO 90 MPH...WIDTH UP TO 30 YARDS WIDE...TRACK WAS 3.5 MILES LONG FROM GEORGE ROUYEA RD TO NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 431 AND 931. THE TORNADO CAUSED INTERMITTENT DAMAGE WITH SCATTERED TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED ALONG WITH POWERLINE AND POWER POLE DAMAGE. ALSO MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO FALLING TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Gonzales, LA
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
10:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the St. Amant community. One house was moved off of its foundation and had its roof blown off. A large metal commercial building was heavily damaged. Emergency management officials reported that one structure was destroyed, 10 structures received severe damage, and 20 structures moderate damage. The path length of the tornado was approximately 1.75 miles and the path width 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 ESE Weber City, LA
F0 category
May 28, 2000
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down and uprooted a tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gonzales, LA
F1 category
Nov 19, 1983
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Apr 12, 1969
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish · 37,475 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

Gonzales, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,748
Households5,565
Housing units5,961
Income
Median household income$66,152
$100k+ households40.2%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,014
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily402
Large multifamily1,049
Mobile homes476
Housing mix
Single-family share67.3%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share24.3%
Mobile-home share8.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,825
Renter-occupied1,740
Vacant units396
Home value & age
Median home value$212,800
Owner homes $300k+20.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1999
Older-home share31.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,298
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 44 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Gonzales, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gonzales?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gonzales, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Gonzales, LA on March 18, 1972.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gonzales — 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 Gonzales address?

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