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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lafayette, LA from July 30, 1956 through August 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70501 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
82
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lafayette, LA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lafayette, LA

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2025
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video of hail falling on a car driving on Eraste Landry Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Lafayette, LA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2020
4:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KATC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE TELEVISION STUDIO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
1:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT AND VIDEO OF APPROXIMATELY HALF-DOLLAR SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
1:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL FROM MEDIA SOURCE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
1.50″ hail
May 1, 2016
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED VIDEO OF PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL IN VATICAN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Lafayette, LA
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2011
2:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Lafayette, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Lafayette, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
4:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Lafayette, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Lafayette, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Lafayette, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2000
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2000
2:35 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 18, 2000
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, LA
1.75″ hail
May 31, 1999
5:26 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, LA

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 24, 2026
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLFT Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of 4 inch tree down 0.25 miles west of the Lafayette airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Lafayette. Reports of 4 inch tree down near 114 New Center drive Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Lafayette, LA
56 mph
Aug 22, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLFT Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2025
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a social media report of a tree on a house with people trapped inside on Pearl Street in Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on Orangewood Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Lafayette, LA
69 mph
May 17, 2024
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLFT Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public submitted photo of power poles snapped with lines and transformers attached. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, LA
65 mph
May 17, 2024
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Call from the public about strong wind gust measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo received of a tree snapped off in Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down in the parking lot of Raising Canes restaurant. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
May 16, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lafayette, LA
UNK mph
May 16, 2024
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Lafayette, LA
79 mph
May 13, 2024
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLFT Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, LA

20 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2017
2:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN WHICH PICKED UP THE BACK END OF A CAR. TORNADO HAD A PATH LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 0.10 MILES AND A PATH WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 10 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Lafayette, LA
EF1 category
May 15, 2008
5:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado began near the Oil Center area of Lafayette. Several medical buildings received significant roof damage with debris from the roofs knocking out windows in neghboring buidlings. Trees and power poles were blown down, damaging some parked cars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 S Lafayette, LA
EF0 category
May 15, 2008
5:35 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down just east of the Ambassador Caffery and Kaliste Saloom intersection, and moved through the Beaullieu Place and River Ranch subdivisions. Scattered trees were blown down and some shingles were blown off several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.07 WSW Pitette, LA
F0 category
Apr 29, 2006
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Lafayette, LA
F2 category
Jan 25, 2004
6:47 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Lafayette, LA
F0 category
Oct 3, 2002
10:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Lafayette, LA
F0 category
Oct 3, 2002
10:28 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lafayette, LA
F0 category
Oct 3, 2002
10:06 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lafayette, LA
F0 category
Sep 12, 1998
8:16 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lafayette, LA
F1 category
Nov 21, 1997
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lafayette, LA
F1 category
Jan 12, 1992
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
May 15, 1991
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
May 18, 1989
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
May 18, 1989
10:27 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1988
8:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Lafayette, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population121,537
Households52,480
Housing units58,905
Income
Median household income$61,454
$100k+ households34.0%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached37,886
Attached single-family1,668
Small multifamily8,103
Large multifamily9,885
Mobile homes1,363
Housing mix
Single-family share64.3%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share30.5%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied28,842
Renter-occupied23,638
Vacant units6,425
Home value & age
Median home value$251,300
Owner homes $300k+36.4%
Owner homes $500k+12.3%
Owner homes $750k+4.1%
Median year built1981
Older-home share47.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars48,435
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 82 wind, and 20 tornado reports in and near Lafayette, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lafayette?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lafayette, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Lafayette, LA on April 20, 1992.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lafayette — 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 Lafayette address?

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