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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lydia, LA from April 21, 1979 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lydia, LA · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lydia, LA

5 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 20, 2012
3:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report was received of hail to the size of nickels with a passing thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NW Lydia, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2012
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A passing storm produced penny sized hail in Lydia. The report was relayed via KATC TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 E Lydia, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2005
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lydia, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weeks, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
11:13 AM CST
Hail report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Avery Is, 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 Lydia, LA

16 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down. A few fell on homes causing roof damage. Also_ cane fields were laid down from the downburst winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Lydia, LA
UNK mph
Feb 13, 2024
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported in the community of Lydia. Outage occurred at the time of large hail core falling out of storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lydia, LA
UNK mph
Feb 13, 2024
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSE Lydia. Power outages reported in the community of Lydia. Outage occurred at the time of large hail core falling out of storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lydia, LA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed powerlines creating several power outages across eastern Iberia Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lydia, LA
UNK mph
May 7, 2023
11:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO FROM WEBCAM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lydia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2023
6:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BRANCHES... SOME LARGE... DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lydia, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2019
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED OR BLOWN DOWN AND POWER POLES LEANING IN SEVERAL AREAS AROUND LYDIA. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lydia, LA
58 mph
Nov 25, 2007
11:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At the Port of Iberia, three unsecured office trailers were destoyed after being thrown or flipped over by winds in excess of 50 knots. None of the buildings were being used, and no injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.29 WNW Lydia, LA
58 mph
Jun 3, 2004
3:30 AM CST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Avery Is, LA
58 mph
May 17, 2002
11:25 AM CST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Patoutville, LA
69 mph
Mar 9, 2001
1:33 AM CST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Marsh Is, LA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2000
1:55 PM CST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avery Is, LA
UNK mph
Nov 21, 1992
10:00 PM PST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Nov 22, 1989
12:40 PM CST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
May 21, 1985
10:45 AM CST
Wind report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Lydia, LA

6 reports
UNK category
Dec 14, 2022
4:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGED NUMEROUS HOMES... OUTBUILDS AND THE HOSPITAL. TORNADO WAS 4.5 MILES LONG AND 300 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Lydia, LA
UNK category
Aug 27, 2017
7:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A TORNADO NEAR LYDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lydia, LA
EF1 category
Jan 10, 2013
5:51 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Meco town road where it pushed 3 single-wide mobile homes off their pilings and peeled part of the metal roofs or walls off 6 other mobile homes. It then touched down again on orange grove AVE where it ripped a large section of a barn roof off and destroyed several outbuildings. Its final damage location was on Cajun DR where it knocked one mobile home off its pilings and damaged several other mobile homes, carports, and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.54 NNE Lydia, LA
F1 category
Jan 4, 2007
3:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado struck at 3:45 pm near the town of Lydia, causing minor damage to trees and barns. As the tornado raced northward at close to 50 mph, it strengthened to what would later be classified as a strong F1 on the Fujita Tornado Scale, with winds approximated near 110 mph. In the area of Neco Town Road and US 90, between Lydia and New Iberia, three mobile homes were flipped and completely destroyed. Seven people, including children, were able to crawl out of their homes with only minor injuries.|Upon crossing Highway 90, the storm destroyed another mobile home, fatally injuring two occupants and severely injuring 3 other people. As the storm got to LA 674 (East Admiral Doyle Drive), several brick homes received major damage. The storm continued north to the eastern fringe of New Iberia, heavily damaging several brick homes in the Bellaire subdivision. The tornado finally dissipated around 3:52 pm near Loreauville.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Lydia, LA
F1 category
May 18, 1989
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 21, 1979
3:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Lydia, LA
Iberia Parish · 21,061 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

Lydia, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,119
Households388
Housing units416
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households45.1%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached389
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share93.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share6.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied185
Renter-occupied203
Vacant units28
Home value & age
Median home value$136,200
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share67.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars388
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 16 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Lydia, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lydia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lydia, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Avery Is, LA on April 7, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lydia — 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 Lydia address?

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