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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Palmetto, LA from November 8, 1989 through May 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Palmetto, LA · 1989–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Palmetto, LA

1 reports
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0.75″ hail
Nov 8, 1989
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for Palmetto, 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
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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 Palmetto, LA

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UNK mph
May 27, 2025
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Nursing Home Road about 1 mile east of US-71.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
9:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS survey has concluded the damage around the Lebeau area is from straight line winds estimated between 60 and 70 mph. Tree damage and damage to awnings was noted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.25 Wnw Palmetto, LA
75 mph
Apr 15, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a large intense downburst began southwest of Bayou Current and caused widespread wind damage in and around the community. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted along Highway 105 and Highway 360. A few outbuildings suffered roof damage on Sam Yander Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.88 W Lytle, LA
58 mph
Feb 17, 2008
1:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along and south of Highway 10 between Lebeau and Palmetto.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 W Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2000
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2000
7:35 PM CST
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Feb 26, 2000
4:23 PM CST
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
1:40 PM CST
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down on Highway 360.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
3:17 PM CST
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 1995
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed northwest portion and 66 mph winds estimated ,in Palmetto and Melville in the Northeast seciton of the Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, LA

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 10, 2021
7:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 7 INJ *** A STRONG TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON BOLDEN ROAD... DESTROYING SEVERAL HOMES. SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME THAT WAS TIED DOWN ROLLED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER 320 YARDS. ONE MAN DIED IN THIS HOME. DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME NEXT DOOR ROLLED OVER 100 YARDS. TWO PEOPLE WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THIRD HOME ON PILINGS SLID OVER 50 YARDS... WITH 5 PEOPLE INSIDE... WHO RECEIVED CUTS AND BRUISES. IN TOTAL... 15 HOMES DAMAGED/DESTROYED AS WELL AS TREES AND POWER LINES SNAPPED AND BARNS/OUTBUILDINGS DESTROYED. PEAK WIND 140 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Palmetto, LA
EF0 category
Apr 18, 2009
7:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Tornado briefly touched down near a pumping station along Highway 10 between Palmetto and Melville. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 ENE Sambo, LA
EF1 category
Feb 17, 2008
1:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Palmetto, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted with residents trapped in one home. Several power poles were knocked down. Many homes had roof damage and one tied-down mobile home was rolled several times and destroyed. Sheds were destroyed and a 28 foot camper was rolled 80 feet and destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Palmetto, 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

Palmetto, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population127
Households79
Housing units119
Income
Median household income$26,615
$100k+ households20.3%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached74
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily6
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share62.2%
Attached-home share4.2%
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share28.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied40
Renter-occupied39
Vacant units40
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+10%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share67.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars64
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 10 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Palmetto, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Palmetto?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Palmetto, LA is 0.75″. It was reported near Palmetto, LA on November 8, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Palmetto — 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 Palmetto address?

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