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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pitkin, LA from August 3, 1974 through February 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70656 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pitkin, LA · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pitkin, LA

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 26, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS AND PICTURES OF MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fullerton, LA
1.25″ hail
Feb 5, 2020
5:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HALF-DOLLAR SIZE HAIL IN CRAVENS POSTED ON FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Cravens, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2017
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR STROTHERS COUNTRY STORE.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Pitkin, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2016
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED A PHOTO ON FACEBOOK OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR PITKIN
NWS Hail Report Location: Pitkin, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 20, 2007
8:24 AM CST-6
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Pitkin, LA
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2001
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fullerton, LA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 1999
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Pitkin, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 19, 1998
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pitkin, LA
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 1995
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trees blown down two miles east of the south end of Toledo Bend Reservoir.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pitkin, 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 Pitkin, LA

25 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2024
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports damage to the transmission lines service substations for Elizabeth... Pitkin and Sugartown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Pitkin, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VERNON SHERIFFS DEPT REPORTS TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS DEPT REPORTS TREE DOWN ON HWY 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Apr 27, 2015
6:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media reported trees down in Pitkin and around much of Beauregard Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Oct 13, 2014
11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Vernon Parish 911 call center relayed reports of snapped power poles near Pitkin.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Jul 20, 2012
8:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Veron Parish Sheriffs department reported several trees down from a passing line of thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Pitkin, LA
60 mph
Apr 26, 2011
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Vernon Parish Sheriff Office reported several trees blown down across the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Jun 25, 2008
12:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on power lines around Pitkin.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Pitkin, LA
69 mph
Oct 19, 2006
3:57 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Aug 16, 2006
5:38 PM CST
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Aug 14, 2005
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Jun 15, 2005
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Jul 2, 2004
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Apr 10, 2004
9:40 PM CST
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Nov 26, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, 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 Pitkin, LA

13 reports
UNK category
Feb 17, 2026
2:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of trees down and multiple power poles snapped along Venoy Thompson Rd. Likely start of tornado as a TDS was noted on the next scan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Union Hill, LA
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and cross Jeff McDonald Rd in far eastern Vernon Parish. Several trees were found to have been snapped and/or uprooted in a convergence pattern along this point in the road. The tornado was likely very brief... as no other damage was found on surrounding roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Hineston, LA
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado is assumed to have begun around 1/2 mile north of Fullerton Lake... in a heavily wooded... inaccessible area. The tornado then continued southeast... cross Fullerton Lake Road where it snapped around 40 to 50 trees near the entrance to the Fullerton Lake Rec Complex. From there... the tornado is assumed to have continued southeast into to more heavily wooded areas... eventually lifting before it crossed any other roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Pitkin, LA
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
2:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 5 N Pitkin. Beginning of Brushy Creek Tornado. EF-1 Strength. Radar tornado debris signature was congruent with location of uprooted trees and damaged pines near Lookout Rd and Highway 463.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Pitkin, LA
UNK category
Dec 27, 2024
2:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Pitkin, LA
UNK category
Nov 20, 2023
11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: First noticable damage is near Sandhill Road Southeast of the intersection of Joe Smith Rd. It intersected Joe Smith Road and Crossed Cora Road. The last visible damage is near the end of J Harper Road. Only tree damage was noted. This is very prelimenary and the track may change on other available data as it becomes available. Rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Lacamp, LA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2019
9:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 112... MOVED NORTHEAST AND LIFTED ALONG HIGHWAY 399 NEAR THE WHISKY CHITTO RIVER. NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN OR SNAPPED WITH A FEW TREES UPROOTED. ONE HOME HAD A PORTION OF ROOF FLASHING STRIPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Sugartown, LA
UNK category
Apr 25, 2019
10:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TDS INDICATED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Sugartown, LA
UNK category
Feb 7, 2018
9:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO STARTED WEST OF WEBSTER MARCILE ROAD NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF CRAVENS SNAPPING SEVERAL PINE TREES ALONG THE PATH. IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 10 NORTH OF PITKIN THEN TRAVELED EAST TO HIGHWAY 458 AND H SPEARS ROAD WHERE THE MOST INTENSE DAMAGE OCCURRED. AT THESE LOCATIONS NUMEROUS FALLEND TREES WERE NOTED WITH ONE HOUSE RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF TREES FALLING ON THE HOUSE. THE LAST VISIBLE DAMAGE WAS NOTED ALONG FULLERTON BLACKTOP RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Pitkin, LA
EF0 category
Dec 25, 2012
12:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF 0 tornado touched down three miles east of the town of Pitkin. The tornado produced a damage path two miles long and 200 yards wide. The tornado snapped 20 to 40 pine trees along the path. A mobile home had a tree fall on it causing minor damage and a barn had a few sheets of roofing tin removed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 E Pitkin, LA
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
10:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eyewitnesses saw a tornado briefly touch down near a school in Pitkin, but produced no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 NE Pitkin, LA
F1 category
Nov 26, 2003
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Cravens, LA
F0 category
Aug 3, 1974
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Pitkin, LA
Vernon Parish · 11,116 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

Pitkin, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population460
Households177
Housing units343
Income
Median household income$111,715
$100k+ households89.3%
$150k+ households32.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached170
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes173
Housing mix
Single-family share49.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share50.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied165
Renter-occupied12
Vacant units166
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share52.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars177
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 25 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Pitkin, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pitkin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pitkin, LA is 1.50″. It was reported near Fullerton, LA on May 24, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pitkin — 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 Pitkin address?

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