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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Parks, LA from November 16, 1987 through June 1, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Parks, LA · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Parks, LA

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Parks, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Parks, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN PARKS
NWS Hail Report Location: Parks, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
2:47 AM CST-6
Hail report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Parks, LA
1.25″ hail
Apr 18, 1998
8:40 AM CST
Hail report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Parks, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 6, 1998
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Parks, 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 Parks, LA

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports power outages in associated with strong thunderstorm winds. Area observations observed wind gusts up to 30 MPH at the time of the outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports damage to a residence. Corner of a roof was lifted up with the storm passage. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports large tree limb was blown off a tree that then hit the house. A heavy duty rabbit cage was flipped over... several trees were broken off in the yard and a section of fence was blown down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports residential window sucked out of its frame as the storm passed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Parks, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO HOUSES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Parks, LA
58 mph
Jun 26, 2014
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A passing thunderstorm produced a strong wind gust that downed a tree in Parks.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parks, LA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
10:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds south of Breaux Bridge resulted in several trees snapped and a small metal storage shed being displaced.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parks, LA
58 mph
Jun 3, 2007
3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down near Parks.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parks, LA
69 mph
Nov 15, 2006
1:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Parks and St. Martinville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parks, LA
UNK mph
Dec 23, 1997
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Parks, LA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 1995
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's office reported two trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Parks, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 1989
11:55 AM CST
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Nov 16, 1987
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Parks, LA

2 reports
EF1 category
Jan 13, 2013
12:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field off Harry Huval Road south-southeast of Breaux Bridge. It destroyed a large two story barn. The debris from the barn hit a home and made numerous puncture holes in the roof and walls. A mobile home across the street also had debris hit it and cause damage to the corner of the roof and wall. Another near by mobile home was pulled off of its pilings and caused structure damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 S Patin, LA
EF2 category
Feb 13, 2007
12:36 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Parks, LA
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Wind speeds were estimated between 110 and 120 mph, or on the low end of EF2. This tornado was spawned by the same storm that produced the Youngsville tornado. The tornado began southwest of the intersection of Poydras Highway and Eunice Road and moved northeast, ending past Nursery Highway. Several brick homes had roofs removed near the highs school, with one home losing most of its second floor. A total of 44 homes were damaged or destroyed, with 80 homes impacted by the tornado. Three injuries occurred in a small brick home where the roof blew off, causing a brick wall and other debris to land on them. Several trees were damaged or uprooted. This was the strongest tornado in southwest Louisiana since the November 23 2004 tornado outbreak.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 ENE Ruth, 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

Parks, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population838
Households241
Housing units272
Income
Median household income$66,250
$100k+ households35.3%
$150k+ households10.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached176
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes79
Housing mix
Single-family share64.7%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share29.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied211
Renter-occupied30
Vacant units31
Home value & age
Median home value$162,500
Owner homes $300k+20.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share45.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars221
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 13 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Parks, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Parks?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Parks, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Parks, LA on June 5, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Parks — 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 Parks address?

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