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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake Charles, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Charles, LA from April 27, 1958 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
173
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Charles, LA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Charles, LA

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 Inch hail in downtown Lake Charles over toward Sowela Community College.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Lake Charles, LA
2.00″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
5:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 inch hail observed at the Lake Charles National Weather Service office. Egg Size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Lake Charles, LA
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2020
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED PHOTOS OF HAIL RANGING FROM DIME TO PING PONG BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Lake Charles, LA
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2020
2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL IN LAKE CHARLES
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Lake Charles, LA
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2020
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR 210 AND RYAN ST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Lake Charles, LA
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2020
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL SOUTHWEST OF LAKE CHARLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2020
2:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL NWS METEROLOGISTS REPORT HAIL RANGING FROM MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZE ACROSS LAKE CHARLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2017
3:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY PUBLIC AT 19TH ST. IN LAKE CHARLES
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2017
3:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT SAMS CLUB OFF OF I-210 IN LAKE CHARLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Charles, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN SW LAKE CHARLES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Charles, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
2:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.83 NE (Lch)Lk Charles Muni, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 30, 2011
4:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRaHS observer reported half dollar size hail lasted for 2 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Lake Charles, LA
1.50″ hail
Mar 30, 2011
4:11 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail fell at the NWS office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 ENE (Lch)Lk Charles Muni, 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 Lake Charles, LA

30 reports
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59 mph
May 23, 2026
2:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KCWF Chennault Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of broken power poles. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received of a downed tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal awning torn from house... destroyed and thrown into powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Lake Charles, LA
72 mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLCH Lake Charles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Concrete traffic signal pole displaced and turned by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Construction materials blown around airport property. Damage to jet bridge doors. Arms blown off of security gate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to front entrance doors at the Walmart on Nelson rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of multiple trees and power lines down at this location associated with strong thunderstorm and possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Oct 26, 2025
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of limbs down in Lake Charles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Oct 26, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust from a severe thunderstorm broke a large limb off a tree and blocked part of 9th street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lake Charles, LA
59 mph
Jul 30, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLCH Lake Charles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lake Charles, LA
63 mph
Jul 24, 2025
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLCH Lake Charles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lake Charles, LA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received photo of tree snapped about 8 feet off the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, LA

22 reports
UNK category
Feb 16, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down west of Hwy 14 on Pinewood Drive where minor damage was observed to mobile homes. It continued southeast across HWY 14... damaging several large live oak trees near Walden drive. A home sustained roof damage when the tornado ripped the awning from the home on Wilson Drive. Several homes and outbuildings received minor damage as the tornado exited the neighborhood to the southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Jun 27, 2024
11:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] National Weather Service in Lake Charles... LA... specifically the equipment building and adjacent outside equipment on the north side of the property... was hit by a quickly forming land spout from 6:26 to 6:27 PM CDT. It picked up the outside equipment and slung it across the parking lot... and across the road to the airport. Minor damage to employees vehicles... as well as the two government vehicles. Remainder of buildings... including the main National Weather Service building and radar... undamaged. No injuries reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Apr 12, 2024
11:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Ryan Street and 17th Street... causing extensive damage to the Library Riot Bar. The tornado caused partial roof loss to an outbuilding between Deaton Street and Doolan Lane before dissipating. Widespread tree damage was noted farther east... but this was caused by straight line winds. Tornado Rated EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Apr 11, 2024
11:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Possible tornado on Ryan St. at Library Riot.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Apr 11, 2024
11:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF 2 tornado with max winds of 115 MPH touched down near Vernon road on the eastern side of McNeese State University and crossed Common... Center... Harvard and Kirkman streets before moving into the Moss Memorial Health Complex causing damage to roofing. The tornado continued across Louisiana Ave where it further intensified destroying the roofs of several homes along Elton Court while also causing widespread tree and electrical damage. The tornado weakened as it crossed Brentwood lane before dissipating just east of Walton St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Oct 27, 2021
5:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS OBSERVED FROM RADAR WITH EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. WILL DETERMINE THE RATING ONCE WE GET A CHANCE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Nov 1, 2018
5:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM ESTIMATED EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE ON WEST MCNESSE ST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Lake Charles, LA
UNK category
Mar 24, 2016
12:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO LIFTED THE ROOF OFF A HOUSE AND IT LANDED ON THREE NEIGHBORING HOUSES AND VEHICLES TO THE EAST. ALTHOUGH PEOPLE WERE HOME AT THE TIME...NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. AN OAK TREE WAS SNAPPED ON THE STREET ALSO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Lake Charles, LA
EF0 category
Oct 31, 2013
9:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the marsh and woods north of Graywood Parkway and traveled west across Big Lake Road. The tornado then continued down L. Ogea Road and Sancess Road before dissipating. Mostly tree damage was noted along the path, however one home had minor damage and 2 sheds were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 ENE Vincent Lndg, LA
EF1 category
Jul 20, 2012
8:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred along the leading edge of a QLCS and started just south of Chenault Airport and traveled southwest to west for between 8 and 9 miles. The tornado crossed Highway 14 near Carlo Henry, Common Street near Murbelle, and ended south of Gauthier near Elliot Road. Multiple mobile homes were damaged in the Sugarloaf neighborhood and several power poles were downed or snapped along Highway 14. Many trees were downed or had large limbs broken along Carlo Henry, Murbelle, Arabie, and Beaugh Roads. Portions of roofs were damaged or removed along Murbelle with one home being shifted one to two feet from its foundation. As the tornado traveled farther west and beyond Leger Road it weakened. The vast majority of the damage consisted of occasional downed power lines and superficial tree damage with an occasional uprooted tree west of Leger Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 S Chennault Indus Airp, LA
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Lake Charles, LA
F0 category
Jan 6, 1999
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Lake Charles, LA
F0 category
Oct 6, 1998
10:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Lake Charles, LA
F1 category
Jun 26, 1992
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 5, 1991
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 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

Lake Charles, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population81,679
Households31,845
Housing units40,146
Income
Median household income$56,864
$100k+ households30.7%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached27,349
Attached single-family1,029
Small multifamily5,530
Large multifamily5,391
Mobile homes847
Housing mix
Single-family share68.1%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share27.2%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,444
Renter-occupied12,401
Vacant units8,301
Home value & age
Median home value$204,000
Owner homes $300k+27.6%
Owner homes $500k+9.9%
Owner homes $750k+6.3%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28,962
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 55 hail, 173 wind, and 22 tornado reports in and near Lake Charles, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Charles?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Charles, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Lake Charles, LA on January 8, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake Charles — 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 Lake Charles address?

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