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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Opelousas, LA from October 15, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
65
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Opelousas, LA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Opelousas, LA

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL NORTH OF OPELOUSAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Opelousas, LA
1.25″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
9:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed a report of 1.25 inch hail near Opelousas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Opelousas, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Opelousas, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2004
2:51 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 1999
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 2, 1999
4:00 AM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1996
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelousas, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 1992
3:22 AM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1988
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Dec 10, 1983
9:55 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 1983
10:31 AM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 1979
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 1969
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Opelousas, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports multiple trees down near Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received of severe tree damage due to thunderstorm winds. Multiple live oak trees sustained major limb destruction and pieces of wood were seen embedded into outdoor walls of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-49 service rd southbound near exit 16 near Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on Mouton Street in Opelousas. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
3:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports trees down and numerous power outages in Opelousas. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of widespread wind damage across St. Landry Parish. Over 60 roads blocked with trees down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** St Landry Parish EM reports four people were injured when a tree fell on a car. One injury is critical and the victim is being airlifted to Baton Rouge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Opelousas, LA
63 mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOPL Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Opelousas, LA
61 mph
Sep 26, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOPL Opelousas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Opelousas, LA
63 mph
Jan 25, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 63 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OPELOUSAS PD REPORTS WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE IN THE OPELOUSAS AREA. A WOMAN WAS TRAPPED IN HER HOME BY TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
May 20, 2019
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS LARGE TREES DOWN BLOCKING BOTH ENDS OF SUGAR MILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2019
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORT OF LARGE TREES DOWN ON HWY 182 NEAR THE BELLEVUE CEMETERY SOUTH OF OPELOUSAS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Opelousas, LA
68 mph
Apr 14, 2018
11:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION IN OPELOUSAS MEASURED A 68 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Opelousas, LA
UNK mph
May 3, 2017
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CENTER RECEIVED REPORT OF TREE BLOWN DOWN ON TOP OF UNOCCUPIED TRAILER ON HARPER STREET IN OPELOUSAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, LA

7 reports
F2 category
Oct 29, 2002
3:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Opelousas, LA
F0 category
Sep 11, 1998
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Opelousas, LA
F1 category
Dec 15, 1992
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jun 13, 1974
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 11, 1971
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 30, 1968
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Oct 15, 1957
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelousas, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 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

Opelousas, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,662
Households5,945
Housing units7,086
Income
Median household income$36,260
$100k+ households14.5%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,871
Attached single-family232
Small multifamily985
Large multifamily279
Mobile homes719
Housing mix
Single-family share68.7%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share17.8%
Mobile-home share10.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,007
Renter-occupied2,938
Vacant units1,141
Home value & age
Median home value$113,000
Owner homes $300k+11.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1973
Older-home share65.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,804
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 65 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Opelousas, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Opelousas?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Opelousas, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Opelousas, LA on January 2, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Opelousas — 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 Opelousas address?

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