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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jennings, LA from May 1, 1964 through October 6, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jennings, LA · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 6, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jennings, LA

18 reports
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2.25″ hail
May 12, 2024
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, LA
2.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hen egg size hail falling at Jennings.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Jennings, LA
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of hail at 1.00 inch falling in Jennings.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, LA
2.50″ hail
May 12, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of 2.50 inch hail in downtown Jennings.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, LA
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Jennings, LA
2.50″ hail
May 12, 2024
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos submitted of large hail and a ruler. Looks to be a little less than 2.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Jennings, LA
1.50″ hail
May 1, 2017
7:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2017
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hathaway, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
12:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Jennings from a passing thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jennings, LA
1.00″ hail
Dec 25, 2012
2:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A brief period dime to quarter size hail fell in Jennings with a passing severe storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jennings, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2012
3:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of hail to one inch in diameter was relayed from KPLC-TV near interstate 10 in Jennings.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Jennings, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2012
9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jennings, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 12, 2008
11:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hathaway, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
2:28 PM CST
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Jennings, LA
1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2001
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, 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 Jennings, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 13, 2024
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jennings, LA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED SOME POWER LINES DOWN IN JENNINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jennings, LA
58 mph
Aug 25, 2014
2:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds during a thunderstorm caused damage to the structure of a porch along Litteral Road in Hathaway.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hathaway, LA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
5:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Jefferson Davis Sheriff's Department reported trees blown down near a school north of Jennings from a passing thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.64 NNE Jennings Arpt, LA
60 mph
Mar 11, 2012
9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter visiting the area from Tennessee reported winds gusts 50 to 60 mph. This was associated with the same storm that produced a tornado near by.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Jennings, LA
75 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across Jennings. At least 5 homes had trees land on them, another 5 vehicles had trees land on them, and another 20-30 homes and businesses received minor roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Jennings, LA
75 mph
Dec 22, 2011
6:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm damaged at least 3 buildings around Jennings including a business that had its roof torn off and a cinder block wall cracked. Power was also cut to some residents in the area. Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .39 E Jennings, LA
58 mph
Jan 10, 2008
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off a mobile home, and some tie down arms were bent when the mobile home rocked in the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Jennings, LA
58 mph
Jun 3, 2007
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a power line in Jennings.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Jennings, LA
58 mph
Aug 14, 2005
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jennings, LA
58 mph
Jun 15, 2005
5:10 PM CST
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hathaway, LA
60 mph
May 11, 2004
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jennings, LA
58 mph
Feb 5, 2004
7:40 AM CST
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hathaway, LA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2002
12:15 AM CST
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jennings, LA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2002
3:42 AM CST
Wind report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jennings, 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 Jennings, LA

13 reports
UNK category
Oct 6, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Pictures of a landspout West of Jennings were sent in by numerous people. The landspout appears to have been in open fields kicking up dust. Otherwise no other damage has been reported at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Jennings, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2021
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROPE TORNADO MOVED ACROSS A FIELD THEN LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Jennings, LA
UNK category
Apr 10, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWO REPORTS AND A VIDEO OF A POSSIBLE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN HATHAWAY NEAR RAYMOND DR AND ELTON DR WEST OF HATHAWAY HIGH SCHOOL. A ROOF WAS PARTIALLY TORN OFF OF A HOME. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. STORM SURVEY WILL INVESTIGATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hathaway, LA
UNK category
Jun 19, 2019
4:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE PICTURES OF A NARROW LANDSPOUT DESCENDING FROM A TROPICAL FUNNEL SOUTH OF HATHAWAY. NO DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hathaway, LA
UNK category
Jun 8, 2019
6:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO DAMAGED MUTLIPLE SHEDS ALONG KOLL ROAD WEST OF HIGHWAY 102. ONE SMALL MOBILE HOME A THE ROOF COMPLETELY REMOVED. A PAIR OF HOMES HAD MINOR ROOF DAMAGE ALONG DA LEDOUX ROAD AND POWER LINES WERE ALSO DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Jennings, LA
EF0 category
Nov 25, 2010
10:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a high end EF0 tornado touched down on the extreme south side of Jennings and moved northeast across the far eastern part of the city. An outbuilding was damaged and tree limbs blown down on Racca Road, and a large tree was snapped along Cutting Avenue. A pine tree fell onto a house on King Street, causing a large hole in the roof. Trees were blown down along the railroad tracks near Allen Street, and some minor roof damage occurred to building at the intersection of Allen Street and Railroad Avenue. Scattered tree damage occurred along Allen Street near Seagrave Street, and an outbuilding was damaged on Granger Street. Three homes lost many shingles on Norwood Drive at Keith Place, and another home on East Nezpique Street had its carport blown to the north onto its roof. The tornado turned sharply eastward, with a few more homes damaged on Crall Street and East Norwood Drive, and an outbuilding heavily damaged with sheet metal blown aross Academy Drive into a baseball field. A few trees and large tree limbs were blown down along Academy Drive before the tornado lifted. A total of 20 homes and businesses were damaged by this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 SSE Jennings, LA
F1 category
Jan 2, 1999
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Jennings, LA
F1 category
Jun 3, 1992
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Apr 24, 1992
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
May 8, 1991
7:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Nov 16, 1987
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jan 10, 1975
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 15, 1972
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 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

Jennings, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,679
Households3,875
Housing units4,945
Income
Median household income$45,194
$100k+ households24.2%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,878
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily433
Large multifamily75
Mobile homes540
Housing mix
Single-family share78.4%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share10.3%
Mobile-home share10.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,483
Renter-occupied1,392
Vacant units1,070
Home value & age
Median home value$140,800
Owner homes $300k+10.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1971
Older-home share71.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,577
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 48 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Jennings, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 6, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jennings?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jennings, LA is 2.50″. It was reported near Jennings, LA on May 12, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jennings — 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 Jennings address?

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