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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kentwood, LA from October 16, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70444 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kentwood, LA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kentwood, LA

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2021
7:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA OF A PICTURE OF HAIL ESTIMATED TO 1 INCH IN DIAMETER IN THE KENTWOOD AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kentwood, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2016
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF KENTWOOD. REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Kentwood, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2015
4:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size to golf ball sized hail reported by Kentwood Police Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kentwood, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several trees were also reported downed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ESE Kentwood, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported and several trees were downed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Kentwood, LA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2006
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Kentwood, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2003
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Kentwood, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
4:45 AM CST
Hail report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down on Cut Off Rd east of Kentwood. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
May 28, 2025
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement report of a tree down on HWY 1055/1054 near Kentwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Kentwood. Sheriffs Office reports trees down across the parish... especially in Kentwood... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bridgemore Rd SW of Kentwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Hwy 1053 and Sanders Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on hookfin Rd SW of Kentwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
10:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs Office reports trees down across the parish... especially in Kentwood... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds west of Kentwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees down across the parish reported be EM. More details expected later.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Kentwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED SNAPPED IN KENTWOOD. EVENT TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kentwood, LA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2017
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 100 TO 200 TREES DOWNED IN KENTWOOD AND NORTHEAST OF KENTWOOD. SEVERAL POWERLINES DOWNED. ROOF DAMAGE TO KENTWOOD HARDWARE STORE. POSSIBLE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kentwood, LA
60 mph
Jun 24, 2014
3:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on several homes in Kentwood. Power lines were also knocked down. Two children were transported to local hospitals with injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kentwood, LA
69 mph
Apr 15, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported downed, along with quarter size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Kentwood, LA
69 mph
Apr 15, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported and several trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, LA

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 13, 2026
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near LA Hwy 38 near Lewiston... LA in northeast Tangipahoa Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
5:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Structural damage and roads blocked; likely tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
5:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the starting point of the EF4 170MPH 1400 yard wide tornado that tracked into Pike County and Walthalll County MS and up through eastern MS. EF1 damage was noted in Tangipahoa parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Jun 4, 2024
10:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-1 tornado touched down just east of Kentwood north of Highway 38 where a snapped pine tree was observed. The tornado continued over mostly open fields until Highway 1054 where it uprooted and snapped numerous trees. It then continued east to W Lewiston Rd where the most impressive tree damage was observed. There... almost every tree in a 300 yard swath was either snapped or uprooted. Nearby... a shed with tin roofing was compromised and sent tin across the field to the east of the road. The tornado continued eastward across a field and inaccessible trees before making it to Gregot Rd. Here... almost every tree was either snapped... uprooted... or had large branches twisted and broken. The tornado continued to the east before it ended near R Booty Rd where snapped trees were observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
8:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BEGAN ALONG LA HWY 1049 AND CONTINUED EAST NORTHEAST TO NEAR LA HWY 1051. STRONGEST DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG WREN ST. MULTIPLE TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. NUMEROUS LARGE BRACHES DOWN. ONE MOBILE HOME DESTROYED FROM UPROOTED LARGE PINE TREE. OTHER MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMGAGE OCCURRED DUE TO FALLING TREES AND LOSS OF SOME SHINGLES. TOTAL DAMAGE PATH APPROXIMATELY 0.6 MILES... MAX ESTIMATED WIDTH AROUND 50 YARDS... MAX WIND SPEED ESTIMATED AT 90 MPH. TORNADO RATED EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
7:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO...EF1.. T0UCHED DOWN BRIEFLY ALONG WEST LEWISTON ROAD WITH SEVERAL LARGE PINE TREES UPROOTED AND A FEW SNAPPED ALONG A NARROW PATH. PATH LENGTH 0.5 MILES. PATH WIDTH 75 YARDS. MAXIMUM WIND ESTIMATED 90 MPH. TIME OF EVENT BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2016
11:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO TRACK STARTED ABOUT 5 MILES SOUHTWEST OF THE COMMUNITY OF TANGIPAHOA. THE TORNADO CROSSED INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 55 DOWNING OR SNAPPING SEVERAL DOZEN PINE TREES. TRAFFIC WAS STOPPED FOR A SHORT PERIOD TO CLEAR THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROADWAY. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO TRAVEL NORTHEAST AND CROSSED HIGHWAY 51 THEN WEAKENED CONSIDERABLY AND DISSIPATED NEAR HIGHWAY 1057 ABOUT 1.5 MILES EAST OF TANGIPAHOA. MAXIMUM WIND 95 MPH WITH AN EF1 RATING. PATH LENGTH 4 MILES AND MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH 250
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Kentwood, LA
UNK category
Jan 25, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST NORTHWEST OF THE COMMUNITY OF TANGIPAHOA. APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN LARGE HARDWOOD TREES..MAINLY OAKS...WERE UPROOTED OR TRUNKS SNAPPED. PATH LENGTH WAS APPOXIMATELY 0.20 MILES. PATH WIDTH 50 YARDS. ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE RATING OF EF1. MAXIMUM WIND SPEED ESTIMATED 95 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Kentwood, LA
F0 category
Apr 6, 2005
6:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in the Line Creek community destroying 5 sheds, damaging a house, uprooting 3 trees, and knocking over a gas tank.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Kentwood, LA
F0 category
Mar 12, 2001
9:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado knocked down numerous trees and power lines. Several homes received roof damage as a result of the downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kentwood, LA
F0 category
Mar 12, 2001
7:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado knocked down several trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E Kentwood, LA
F1 category
Nov 10, 1998
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly east of Kentwood destroying one house and downing several trees. An occupant of the house suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital and released.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Kentwood, LA
F1 category
Oct 16, 1957
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 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

Kentwood, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,057
Households708
Housing units966
Income
Median household income$32,074
$100k+ households16.4%
$150k+ households6.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached732
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily13
Mobile homes214
Housing mix
Single-family share75.8%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share1.4%
Mobile-home share22.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied379
Renter-occupied329
Vacant units258
Home value & age
Median home value$93,000
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1970
Older-home share73.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars647
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 36 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Kentwood, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kentwood?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Kentwood, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Kentwood, LA on April 15, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kentwood — 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 Kentwood address?

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