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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Perry, LA from June 14, 1959 through October 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Perry, LA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Perry, LA

8 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 3, 2017
3:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Intracoastal City, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2006
3:12 PM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Intracoastal City, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
5:18 PM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Forked Is, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
12:51 PM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Intracoastal City, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
4:45 AM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Intracoastal City, LA
0.75″ hail
Oct 24, 1997
1:15 AM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forked Is, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 1983
9:55 AM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1972
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 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 Perry, LA

18 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 2, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports two large powerline poles were broken in the Cow Island community due to thunderstorm winds. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Forked Island, LA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image from Facebook of a destroyed shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Henry, LA
58 mph
Apr 17, 2023
5:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION RECORDED A GUST OF 58 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Forked Island, LA
70 mph
May 21, 2016
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CWOP STATION IN ABBEVILLE MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Forked Island, LA
59 mph
May 21, 2016
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CWOP STATION IN ABBEVILLE MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 59 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Forked Island, LA
70 mph
May 20, 2016
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CWOP STATION IN ABBEVILLE MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Forked Island, LA
81 mph
Dec 29, 2010
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey found a large downburst struck southern Vermilion Parish from Forked Island northeastward through the communities of Theall, Esther, and Mouton Cove. The public reported a wind gust of 75 mph in Forked Island, where a pickup truck was pushed a short distance. Minor damage occurred to roofs and siding of mobile homes in Theall. A home weather station in Mouton Cove measured a wind gust of 80 mph, while the public estimated sustained winds as high as 70 mph in Esther. Several trees and power lines were blown down along the path, including in Theall, Mouton Cove, and on Highway 82 west of Highway 333.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forked Is, LA
58 mph
Jun 21, 2008
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were blown down in the Mouton Cove area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 NE Esther, LA
58 mph
May 15, 2008
5:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A hotel had significant structural damage. Part of the roof came off, and rain damaged all 16 rooms.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 W Intracoastal City, LA
58 mph
Jun 4, 2007
11:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near Highway 693 and Detraz Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Perry, LA
58 mph
Jul 16, 2006
6:43 PM CST
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Intracoastal City, LA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 1999
2:17 PM CST
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forked Is, LA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 1992
11:15 AM PST
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
64 mph
Aug 30, 1990
9:12 PM CST
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1981
4:05 PM CST
Wind report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 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 Perry, LA

14 reports
EF0 category
Mar 21, 2012
4:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of Henry, where is blew the roof off a barn, and damaged several other outbuildings. Several trees were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.04 E Bancker, LA
EF0 category
May 15, 2008
5:35 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down in the Theall community, and moved east before dissipating near the shipyard on Highway 690. Along the way, many trees were blown down. A few homes received minor damage to their roof or siding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 ESE Cow Is, LA
F0 category
Sep 21, 2006
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Forked Is, LA
F0 category
Jan 2, 1999
4:32 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Perry, LA
F0 category
Sep 12, 1998
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Perry, LA
F0 category
Jan 6, 1995
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly downing several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Of Abbeville, LA
F0 category
Mar 5, 1992
7:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 7, 1982
5:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Oct 31, 1973
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jul 23, 1973
11:12 AM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Aug 14, 1964
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Sep 10, 1961
6:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 29, 1960
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jun 14, 1959
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Perry, LA
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 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

Perry, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,014
Households393
Housing units430
Income
Median household income$71,534
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households4.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached401
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes29
Housing mix
Single-family share93.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share6.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied334
Renter-occupied59
Vacant units37
Home value & age
Median home value$181,500
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share55.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars393
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 18 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Perry, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Perry?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Perry, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Intracoastal City, LA on May 3, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Perry — 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 Perry address?

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