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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oretta, LA from June 12, 1982 through July 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oretta, LA · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oretta, LA

9 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2017
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF ESTIMATED HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NEAR ORETTA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oretta, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2017
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL NEAR FIELDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
1.50″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC PHOTO SUBMITTED TO LOCAL NEWS MEDIA SHOWS PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL IN FIELDS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV reported quarter size hail 4 miles west of Fields.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.29 SSE Bancroft, LA
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
9:35 AM CST
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Ragley, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2005
11:47 AM CST
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1997
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Ragley, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1997
4:32 PM CST
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fields, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 24, 1992
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
Showing 9 of 9
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 Oretta, LA

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Retired NWS Employee reported trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE De Quincy, LA
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility reports 3 broken powerline crossarms in the Oretta area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Oretta, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on Reneau Rd northeast of De Quincy. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE De Quincy, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages reported north of Starks near Smith Cemetery rd due to downed powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Starks, LA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large pine trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE De Quincy, LA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage to power lines creating scattered power outages across southern Beauregard Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Oretta, LA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Highway 109.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Fields, LA
UNK mph
Nov 12, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oretta, LA
UNK mph
May 6, 2020
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS A ROOF TORN OFF OF A HOME NEAR ORETTA
NWS Wind Report Location: Oretta, LA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2017
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS DEPT REPORTS TREES DOWN ON HWY 27 NORTHWEST OF ORETTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Oretta, LA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2015
11:56 AM CST-6
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager of Beauregard Parish reported trees down between Fields and Ragley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.16 NW Gordon, LA
58 mph
Jun 6, 2013
11:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Beauregard Parish Sheriffs��� Department reported a tree down at camp Edgewood with a storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.74 S Gordon, LA
58 mph
Dec 22, 2011
5:17 AM CST-6
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down across road on Hwy 389 with the road blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.29 SSE Fields, LA
58 mph
Jun 4, 2007
3:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Highway 12.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Helme, LA
58 mph
Aug 5, 2004
7:58 PM CST
Wind report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oretta, 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 Oretta, LA

13 reports
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
2:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 4 NNE Oretta. Video of a weak tornado filmed on George Kendall Road. EF1 See PNS for additional details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Oretta, LA
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
2:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video of a weak tornado filmed on George Kendall Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Oretta, LA
UNK category
Jan 24, 2023
11:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL HOMES HAD ROOF DAMAGE AND TREES BLOW DOWN FROM THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Gillis, LA
UNK category
Oct 27, 2021
3:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RADAR OBSERVED TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Starks, LA
UNK category
May 12, 2017
9:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY FINDS EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE AROUND RAYMOND SPIKES ROAD. MAINLY DOWNED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Fields, LA
UNK category
May 12, 2017
9:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY FINDS PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 105 MPH WITH EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE BEGINING AROUND RAYMOND SPIKES ROAD AND ENDING AFTER CROSSING HIGHWAY 109 AROUND LUCY LANE NORTH OF THE FIELDS AREA. PATH LENGTH WAS 3.2 MILES AND LASTED AROUND 6 MINUTES. DAMAGE WAS MAINLY TO TREES...POWER POLES...AND A BARN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Fields, LA
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
4:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT THE MYSTIC BAPTIST CHURCH. PART OF THE METAL ROOF WAS PEELED OFF AND SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.3 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 20 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Fields, LA
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2015
11:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado formed in Newton County and moved east to southeast across the Sabine River. The tornado passed near Bancroft before dissipating near Fields. Mostly tree damage occurred along the path, however one home was damaged when a tree fell onto the roof and a couple of outbuildings were also damaged near Bancroft. The path in Beauregard Parish was 8.36 miles long with a total path distance of 12.3 miles. The average width was 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.4 W Bancroft, LA
F1 category
Oct 29, 2002
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Oretta, LA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1999
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Fields, LA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1999
7:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bancroft, LA
F2 category
Apr 7, 1993
4:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A cluster of thunderstorms produced a tornado that moved along an intermittent path that began 10 miles southwest of Fields. The tornado moved northeast through Fields and Singer then turned east before ending in Dry Creek. A damage survey conducted by the Beauregard Parish emergency manager showed that 3 single family homes were destroyed, 4 single family homes, 5 mobile homes and 2 businesses received major damage, and 8 single family homes, and 5 mobile homes suffered minor damage. The majority of this property damage was in the Singer and Dry Creek areas where 5 people were injured. In addition, the tornado destroyed hundreds of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Fields To, LA
F1 category
Jun 12, 1982
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Oretta, LA
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 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

Oretta, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population565
Households52
Housing units89
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households15.4%
$150k+ households15.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes81
Housing mix
Single-family share9.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share91.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied34
Renter-occupied18
Vacant units37
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share29.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars52
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 20 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Oretta, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oretta?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oretta, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Fields, LA on April 27, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oretta — 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 Oretta address?

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