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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Oil City, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oil City, LA from March 12, 1975 through March 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oil City, LA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oil City, LA

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report: Social media photo of large hail in Oil City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
2.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH HAIL TWEETED FROM THE PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
2.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF 2 INCH TWEETED TO THE OFFICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Oil City, LA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2014
5:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Caddo, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 14, 2014
11:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported at the Oil City Grocery.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Caddo, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2013
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Caddo, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2008
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell just north of Oil City, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Shoreline, LA
0.88″ hail
Feb 24, 2007
11:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported on Caddo Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Oil City, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2004
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2003
1:20 AM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2002
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2000
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
11:55 AM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 1999
8:20 AM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 1999
12:21 AM CST
Hail report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, 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 Oil City, LA

23 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down between Trees City Road and Pelican Lodge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2023
11:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Pelican Lodge Road and Bonham Landing Road near Caddo Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 WNW BELCHER. TREES DOWN ON BELCHER OIL CITY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE DOWNED JUST NORTH OF OIL CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2020
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE FELL ONTO A MOBILE HOME OFF OF HIGHWAY 1 JUST NORTH OF OIL CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Jan 15, 2020
6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** A DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED THAT STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS CAUSED SPORADIC TREE AND BRANCH DAMAGE ALONG WITH SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO HOMES IN AND AROUND OIL CITY. ONE LARGE TREE WAS UPROOTED INSIDE OIL CITY CAUSING A FATALITY WHEN IT FELL ON A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CADDO PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS DAMAGE ON FERRYLAKE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Oil City, LA
UNK mph
May 12, 2017
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OFFICE LOST ITS ROOD AT CADDO LAKE PARK IN OIL CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2017
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 538.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Oil City, LA
62 mph
Oct 13, 2014
9:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines were downed and on fire northeast of Oil City, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Oil City Arpt, LA
63 mph
May 26, 2002
3:55 PM CST
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Oil City, LA
71 mph
Aug 18, 2001
3:41 AM CST
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, LA
60 mph
May 12, 2000
9:43 PM CST
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, LA
70 mph
Jul 12, 1998
8:08 PM CST
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, LA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 1994
3:40 AM CST
Wind report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, 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 Oil City, LA

4 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2017
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN AS A WATERSPOUT ON CADDO LAKE... AND CAME ASHORE AT EARL G. WILLIAMSON PARK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OIL CITY... WHERE THE TORNADO SHEARED THE TOPS OFF OF SEVERAL TREES AND UPROOTED A LARGE HARDWOOD NEAR THE SHORE. THIS TORNADO MOVED RIGHT OVER THE PLAYGROUND... WHERE IT TORE A METAL ROOF OFF OF THE METAL OFFICE BUILDING AT THE PARK AND CARRIED PORTIONS OF THE ROOF INTO SOME NEARBY POWER LINES. THE TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 1 SNAPPING AND UPROOTING SEVERAL MORE TREES...
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Oil City, LA
EF0 category
Oct 29, 2009
4:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado occurred southeast of Oil City near the intersection of Hwy. 1 and State Route 538. Several trees were uprooted along the 75 yard wide and three tenths of a mile track. The tornado was approximately on the ground for 1 minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 SE Oil City, LA
F0 category
May 7, 2003
1:39 AM CST
Tornado report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong cyclic supercell moved eastward across the county. This supercell had a history of producing a long track tornado to the west in northeast Texas, specifically Wood, Upshur, Harrison, and Marion Counties and a short track in Lincoln and Union Parish in north central Louisiana. Damage was confined to snapped and pushed over trees on the extreme western portion of its track as it moved into Caddo Parish. The tornado was mostly confined to Caddo Lake where it dissipated before reaching the eastern shore. No structures were present. This tornado moved into Caddo Parish, LA from Harrison and Marion counties, Texas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Oil City, LA
F1 category
May 30, 1990
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil City, LA
Caddo Parish · 76,167 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

Oil City, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population941
Households466
Housing units533
Income
Median household income$17,381
$100k+ households7.7%
$150k+ households1.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached218
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily109
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes169
Housing mix
Single-family share40.9%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share25.7%
Mobile-home share31.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied136
Renter-occupied330
Vacant units67
Home value & age
Median home value$55,600
Owner homes $300k+3.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share57.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars337
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 23 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Oil City, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oil City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oil City, LA is 2.50″. It was reported near Oil City, LA on May 30, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oil City — 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 Oil City address?

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