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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Harrisonburg, LA from June 7, 1974 through February 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Harrisonburg, LA · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Harrisonburg, LA

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2016
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Enterprise, LA
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2013
4:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Harrisonburg, LA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2009
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .97 NNE Aimwell, LA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2009
7:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail crossed the northern portion of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 ESE Aimwell, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2009
9:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail occurred northwest and north of Clayton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.36 W Maitland, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
5:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 ENE Duty, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across northern portions of the parish.
NWS Hail Report Location: .1 SSW Harrisonburg, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
1:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny size hail fell across portions of central Catahoula Parish and through the town of Harrisonburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 ENE Webb, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
1:17 PM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rosefield, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
12:00 PM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A narrow swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell from the Aimwell Community to just northeast of Sicily Island. The storm dissipated just before it moved into extreme Southeast Franklin parish.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aimwell, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Harrisonburg, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 1999
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail caused damage to a few roofs and automobiles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 9, 1999
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
6:05 AM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
2.75″ hail
May 28, 1997
5:02 PM CST
Hail report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous automobiles and roofs of houses were damaged by baseball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed mainly in the Harrisonburg... Manifest... and Enterprise areas. A tree fell on a home in Harrisonburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and a section of power line down from the trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread Trees and power lines/poles down across the N part of the parish. Several homes damaged due to trees on them... some campers damaged as well in the Big Bayou area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2019
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SW HARRISONBURG. A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON HIGHWAY 8 BETWEEN MANIFEST AND HARRISONBURG. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER TREE THAT FELL ONTO A HOUSE IN THE JONESVILLE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2019
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2018
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES WERE SNAPPED ALONG LA HIGHWAY 124.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2016
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS AND POWER LINES WERE DOWN RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Aimwell, LA
UNK mph
Nov 29, 2016
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN WHICH HAD CAUSED SOME SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ACROSS A ROAD IN HARRISONBURG
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2016
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 124 NORTH
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Harrisonburg, LA
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
1:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Rex Poole Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.66 WSW Harrisonburg, LA
63 mph
Jul 5, 2015
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were blown down along with mobile home damage in the Harrisonburg and Sicily Island areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 SSW Leland, LA
49 mph
May 25, 2015
10:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across Highway 124.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.78 ESE Enterprise, LA
58 mph
May 7, 2015
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor roof damage occurred. Several trees about 18 inches in diameter were uprooted and took down power lines. Some of these power lines were partially laying on Highway 124. Penny size hail also fell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.09 ESE Enterprise, LA
61 mph
Jun 9, 2014
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees were blown down across the north portion of the parish along with a few power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg, LA

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO CROSSED INTO JAN CWA JUST NORTH OF AIMWELL. DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BUILDINGS AND TREES. DAMAGE PATH EXTENDED TO ENTERPRISE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Harrisonburg, LA
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** EF2 TORNADO. MAXIMUM WINDS 115 MPH. NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED AND SNAPPED ALONG THE PATH. CAUSED ROOF AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A CHURCH... SOME HOMES AND BUILDINGS ALONG THE PATH. FLIPPED A MOBILE HOME... WHERE THE ONE INJURY OCCURRED. THE TORNADO HAD A PATH LENGTH OF 13.79 MILES...WITH 10.5 MILES IN JAN CWA. MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 0.5 MILES. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 14 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Harrisonburg, LA
EF2 category
Apr 4, 2011
2:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down roughly 8 miles north of Jena, in north-central LaSalle Parish, and tracked out of LaSalle Parish into far northwest Catahoula Parish. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with some structures damaged across northern LaSalle Parish. Across Catahoula Parish, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped in a convergent pattern and four power poles were snapped. The path length was 5 miles in Catahoula Parish with a total path length of 13 miles. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.54 S Rosefield, LA
EF0 category
May 3, 2009
7:51 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow tornado downed a number of trees along its path. This weak tornado downed a large tree across the access road to Sicily Island Wildlife Management Area near the start of the path. Other downed trees were across State Highway 913, just before the tornado dissipated. Maximum winds were around 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 WSW Leland, LA
F1 category
Jan 21, 1999
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One house received minor structural damage and one storage shed was damaged. A thirty foot tall antenna was blown down and approximately ten trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Harrisonburg, LA
F0 category
Jan 21, 1999
9:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was spotted by local law enforcement in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Aimwell, LA
F2 category
Jun 7, 1974
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 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

Harrisonburg, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population317
Households153
Housing units201
Income
Median household income$30,694
$100k+ households7.8%
$150k+ households2.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached143
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes46
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.0%
Mobile-home share22.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied110
Renter-occupied43
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$77,300
Owner homes $300k+18.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share67.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars139
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 47 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Harrisonburg, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Harrisonburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Harrisonburg, LA is 2.75″. It was reported near Harrisonburg, LA on May 28, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Harrisonburg — 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 Harrisonburg address?

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