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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oberlin, LA from May 1, 1967 through February 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70655 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oberlin, LA · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oberlin, LA

22 reports
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1.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail from 911 center.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, LA
1.50″ hail
Apr 30, 2017
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED PINGPONG BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR OBERLIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2017
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN OBERLIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2017
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, LA
1.50″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE FROM TV METEROLOGIST FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Oberlin, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2013
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report was received of hail to one inch in diameter in Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Oberlin, LA
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2011
11:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Oberlin, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV relayed reports from the public of golf ball size hail in Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Oberlin, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV reported penny size hail in Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Oberlin, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail in Mittie.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Mittie, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.84 SE Oberlin, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 16, 2006
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 23, 2005
11:15 AM CST
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Oberlin, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2004
11:23 AM CST
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mittie, LA
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, 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 Oberlin, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Beauregard Electric reports six spans of wire and two poles down in the Kinder area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Beauregard Electric reports numerous spans of wire down in Oberlin. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
May 3, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 center reports tree down on 2nd street in Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
May 3, 2025
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 center reports tree limbs and powerlines blown down in southwest Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
May 3, 2025
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 center reports pine tree down across hwy 1151 near Oberlin. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported to utility company a downed powerline at Guidry Rd and Hwy 104. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Basile, LA
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports numerous power poles damaged along HWY 26 east of Oberlin. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports damage to powerlines at Oberlin. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
May 16, 2024
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down along hwy 26 south of Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm caused a tree to fall down on Clarence Road near the Powell road intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Elton, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNW Elton. Thunderstorm caused a tree to fall down on Clarence Road near the Powell road intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Elton, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant tree and powerline damage parish wide. Will get a full report of details from the EMD later this evening.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees across southeast Allen Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Elton, LA
UNK mph
Dec 13, 2020
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC RELAYED A PHOTO OF DAMAGE TO THE OVERHANG AND FRONT PORCH OF A MOBILE HOME. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oberlin, LA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2017
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL TELEVISION STATION REPORTS TREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oberlin, 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 Oberlin, LA

8 reports
UNK category
Feb 18, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown just north of JJ Storer Rd then continued eastward across Highway 165 before ending in the woods after a short distance. Numerous Pine Trees were damaged and snapped in the trunk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Oberlin, LA
UNK category
Apr 7, 2018
7:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY ALONG NURSERY ROAD SOUTHWEST OF OBERLIN... BLOWING DOWN SEVERAL TREES AND DAMAGING A SMALL SHED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Oberlin, LA
EF0 category
Feb 1, 2012
12:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Calcasieu River west of Oberlin along Highway 26, snapping at least a dozen pine trees. Before it dissipated, it peeled part of the roof of a small barn on Garcile Road north of Oberlin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.83 WNW Oberlin, LA
EF0 category
Oct 22, 2009
12:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell that spawned the tornado that struck Elton produced another brief tornado that damaged a barn on Robert Sonnier Lane, approximately 6 miles north of Elton. Area residents reported the damage to KPLC-TV.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.99 ESE Oberlin, LA
F0 category
Oct 12, 2006
3:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several people saw a tornado touch down briefly between Mittie and Simmons Settlement. A few trees were blown down, but no other damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 SSW Mittie, LA
F0 category
Sep 12, 1998
7:38 AM CST
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Oberlin, LA
F0 category
Mar 24, 1972
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
May 1, 1967
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish · 6,640 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

Oberlin, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,683
Households613
Housing units750
Income
Median household income$41,198
$100k+ households26.1%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached424
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily203
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes121
Housing mix
Single-family share56.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share27.3%
Mobile-home share16.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied354
Renter-occupied259
Vacant units137
Home value & age
Median home value$95,700
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars508
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 50 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Oberlin, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oberlin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oberlin, LA is 2.75″. It was reported near Oberlin, LA on May 26, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oberlin — 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 Oberlin address?

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