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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jena, LA from April 1, 1974 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jena, LA · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jena, LA

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF HAIL OFF HIGHWAY 84 SOUTHEAST OF JENA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Jena, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN WHITE HALL ALONG HWY 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Jena, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL FROM KALB-TV FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jena, LA
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2014
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the Whitehall community southesat of Jena, Louisiana on Hwy. 84.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Whitehall, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Jena, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2012
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported 2 miles southeast of Jena, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.89 ESE Jena, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2009
9:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2008
1:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell just southeast of Jena, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 NW Whitehall, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2006
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in the Little Creek Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2005
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
3:40 AM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2005
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2001
2:35 PM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jena, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 29, 2000
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jena, 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 Jena, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Blade Loop Road near Windmill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Jena, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines reported down in town as well as a small roof off a business in Jena... Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Jena, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were downed in Jena.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Jena, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto power lines on Nugent Street in Jena.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Jena, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down across La Salle Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jena, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across a mobile home on Basham Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Jena, LA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several trees and powerlines down throughout LaSalle Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Jena, LA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2022
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON BLADE LOOP ROAD AND HIGHWAY 8 IN THE WHITEHALL COMMUNITY. MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES WERE ALSO DOWN ON HIGHWAY 84... AND ALSO ALONG HIGHWAY 460 NEAR HANCE ROAD IN WHITEHALL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Jena, LA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2020
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN IN JENA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jena, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2019
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON AIRPORT DRIVE IN FRONT OF THE TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Jena, LA
UNK mph
Nov 30, 2016
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 84 IN THE TOWN OF JENA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jena, LA
75 mph
May 25, 2015
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in the Jena community. Several of these homes suffered damage from fallen trees. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.73 ESE Summerville, LA
61 mph
Aug 11, 2014
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs and powerlines were downed on North Second and Cotton Streets in Jena, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Jena, LA
67 mph
Mar 28, 2014
9:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roofs were damaged on several homes in the Jena community. These homes were either damaged from fallen trees or from direct wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Jena, LA
67 mph
Mar 28, 2014
8:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees and powerlines were downed throughout the entire parish. Some trees were on homes and vehicles across the parish as well. Power outages were widespread.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Jena, 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 Jena, LA

6 reports
UNK category
May 2, 2021
10:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN AS CAPTURED VIA STORM CHASER DRONE FOOTAGE. THE MOSTLY HORIZONTAL FUNNEL IS SEEN VISIBLY LOFTING GROUND MOISTURE INTO THE AIR. NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND AND THUS AN EF-UNKNOWN DAMAGE RATING IS ASSIGNED. A BEST ESTIMATE IS THAT THE TORNADO WAS INTERMITTENTLY ON THE GROUND FOR 1.17 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Jena, LA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2019
7:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF THE PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 7 W JENA. AN EF-2 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 7 MILES WEST OF JENA AND MOVED NORTHEAST FOR A PATH LENGTH OF 8.8 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 700 YARDS. IT UPROOTED AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS TREES ALL ALONG ITS PATH... DOWNING SEVERAL ON HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES. THE GREATEST DAMAGE WAS TO A WELL-BUILT HOME NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SEARCY EDEN ROAD AND LA 500. THE TORNADO LIFTED 6 MILES NORTH OF JENA NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF SUMMERVILLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Jena, LA
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF2 TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN ALONG ROCK HILL HUNTING ROAD... SNAPPING TREES. AS IT MOVED NORTH NORTHEAST ALONG HIGHWAY 459... IT SNAPPED POWER POLES... AS WELL AS NUMEROUS TREES. AN EXTENSIVE NUMBER OF TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG GRADY ROAD AND LOLITA ROAD. SEVERAL HOMES HAD ROOF DAMAGE... AND A FEW OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. A MOBILE HOME LOST ITS AWNING ALONG GRADY ROAD. THIS TORNADO CONTINUED INTO CATAHOULA PARISH... CAUSING EVEN MORE DAMAGE. THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Jena, LA
UNK category
Jan 23, 2017
2:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SNAPPING TREES WEST OF HWY 1304 NEAR HWY 8. A WOODEN BARN WAS DAMAGED AND A UPROOTED TREE FELL ON A CHURCH. A GAS STATION CANOPY WAS BLOWN 50 YARDS AWAY AND A BRICK FACADE FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS COLLAPSED FROM THE WALL OF THE BUILDING. OTHER STORAGE BUILDINGS WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AS WELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jena, LA
EF2 category
Apr 4, 2011
1:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed from the same parent severe thunderstorm that spawned an earlier tornado across Eastern Grant and Western LaSalle parishes. The tornado snapped/uprooted numerous trees as it touched down in a heavily wooded area just south of IP 13 west of Brasher Road (8 miles north of Jena), and remained on the ground crossing Highway 126 and across an unpopulated area in Northeast LaSalle Parish consisting of heavy wooded areas and hunting leases. This tornado intensified as it crossed over into Catahoula Parish a few miles south of the Rosefield community. |Numerous trees along the path were snapped/uprooted. Strong rear flank downdraft wind damage was observed to one home south of the tornado path on Brasher Road. The back portion of the tin roof was peeled off/thrown forward into their front yard, with two trees uprooted across the street. Several trees that were blown down closed Highway 126 and several rural blacktop and gravel roads in the area. One hunting camp east of Highway 126 was heavily damaged as a mobile home was blown down a ravine and destroyed, and a nearby covered travel trailer was blown over on its side. Although EF-1 damage (95-105 mph) was observed with this tornado in Northcentral and Northeast LaSalle Parish, this tornado will be officially classified as an EF-2 as more substantial damage was found as it remained on the ground in Catahoula Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.18 NE Summerville, LA
F2 category
Apr 23, 2000
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Jena, LA
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornadoes across the region. Damage consisted of large pine and oak trees snapped and broken as well as damage to homes. Most damage to residences were from falling trees. One manufactured home was completely destroyed. A number of outbuildings were damaged by either falling trees or high wind.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Jena, 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

Jena, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,139
Households1,620
Housing units1,886
Income
Median household income$85,955
$100k+ households59.3%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,599
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily58
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes229
Housing mix
Single-family share84.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.1%
Mobile-home share12.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,441
Renter-occupied179
Vacant units266
Home value & age
Median home value$157,900
Owner homes $300k+17.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share66.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,620
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 63 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Jena, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jena?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jena, LA is 2.75″. It was reported near Jena, LA on March 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jena — 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 Jena address?

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