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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rayville, LA from June 21, 1963 through April 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rayville, LA · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rayville, LA

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along LA Hwy 583.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Rayville, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
7:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Along Scales Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Rayville, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
4:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Rayville, LA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In the Holly Ridge community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Oak Ridge, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rayville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
6:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Girard, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
5:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN START.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Rayville, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Rayville Muni Arpt, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2014
1:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to quarter sized hail had covered the ground at the intersection of Cochran Road and Cabuck Lane just west of Rayville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 W Rayville Muni Arpt, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Rayville Muni Arpt, LA
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
5:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Rayville Muni Arpt, LA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2012
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at the grocery store at the Bees Bayou exit off I-20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.88 ESE Bee Bayou, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2012
7:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size fell north of Rayville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Jonesburg, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2009
9:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The observer also noticed gusty winds of unknown velocity.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Holly Ridge, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Rayville, 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 Rayville, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 26, 2026
9:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down along with roof damage to a couple of sheds. The roof was partially pealed back at the police jury building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2025
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn had several tin panels peeled and the structure appeared possibly tilted based on photographs. A camper trailer was overturned and a few branches... at least one or two large... were downed. Winds were estimated to be around 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, LA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Bee Bayou and Rayville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility pole was broken near Jaggers Ln and Wade Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Holly Ridge, LA
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home on Scales Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of multiple trees and powerlines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rayville, LA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees downed on HWY-135 and HWY-15 just south of Rayville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and line down around Rayville... also on Davis Lake Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Feb 11, 2024
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees were snapped near Girard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, LA
UNK mph
Dec 12, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Rayville, LA
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported a fallen tree on Smalling Rd near Rayville in Richland Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Holly Ridge, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees and power lines down across central parts of the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rayville, LA
UNK mph
May 11, 2023
5:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Archibald, LA
UNK mph
May 11, 2023
5:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF TREES SNAPPED AND SIGNS BENT ALONG US 425 NEAR LA 584 SOUTH OF RAYVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Archibald, 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 Rayville, LA

12 reports
UNK category
Mar 30, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO AT US 80 AND GIN RD... RELAYED FROM BOTH TRAINED SPOTTERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Rayville, LA
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
5:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF1 TORNADO BEGAN IN FAR NORTHERN RICHLAND PARISH EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LA HIGHWAYS 134 AND 183. IT CROSSED INTO SOUTHWESTERN WEST CARROLL PARISH... CROSSING FUSILIER RD... GWIN RD... LA HIGHWAY 134... DUCKWORTH RD... AND SHARPLIN RD BEFORE CROSSING AND ENDING JUST NORTHEAST OF WALLER RD. ALONG THE PATH... SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED AND MULTIPLE IRRIGATION PIVOTS WERE FLIPPED. ESTIMATED MAX WINDS 105 MPH. PATH LENGTH 7.6 MILES. MAX PATH WIDTH 700 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Epps, LA
UNK category
May 8, 2019
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG SCALES ROAD... CROSSED ADCOCK ROAD AND THE BOEUF RIVER AND THEN MOVED NORTHEAST GENERALLY ALONG THE BOEUF RIVER BEFORE IT DISSIPATED. THE TORNADO MAINLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO TREES WHERE MANY WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. THE TORNADO PEAKED IN INTENSITY AS IT MOVED ACROSS PRIVATE FARM LAND AT THE BACK END OF TRIO ROAD. THE LAND OWNER PROVIDED ACCESS AND HERE NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. MORE SOLID TREE DAMAGE WAS NOTED AT THE BACK END OF FREELAND ROAD AND THEN AGAIN AS THE TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 134. THE TORNADO WEAKENED AND THE LAST DAMAGE WAS SOME LARGE LIMBS BROKEN RIGHT AT THE RIVER WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE ON THE OTHER SIDE. MAX WINDS WERE 97 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Rayville, LA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND AN EF0 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 75MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 3.28 MILES AND MAX WIDTH OF 400 YARDS. THIS WEAK TORNADO BEGAN ALONG VENABLE ROAD NEAR OLD RIVER ROAD CAUSING MOSTLY MINOR TREE DAMAGE. IT CONTINUED NORTHEAST CROSSING I-20 AT THE BOEUF RIVER... SNAPPING SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES AT THE BOEUF RIVER COUNTRY CLUB. THE TORNADO LIFTED AS IT CROSSED US 80 JUST WEST OF RAYVILLE... AGAIN SNAPPING SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES ALONG LEWIS ROAD AND INSURANCE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Rayville, LA
F0 category
Mar 30, 1996
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Holly Ridge, LA
F1 category
Jun 6, 1992
5:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 12, 1986
12:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Apr 30, 1975
12:01 AM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 23, 1975
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Dec 3, 1973
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 8, 1971
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 21, 1963
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Rayville, LA
Richland Parish · 5,995 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

Rayville, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,297
Households1,113
Housing units1,447
Income
Median household income$24,474
$100k+ households10.2%
$150k+ households2.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,022
Attached single-family99
Small multifamily247
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes65
Housing mix
Single-family share70.6%
Attached-home share6.8%
Multifamily share18.0%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied360
Renter-occupied753
Vacant units334
Home value & age
Median home value$111,600
Owner homes $300k+18.6%
Owner homes $500k+14.4%
Owner homes $750k+14.4%
Median year built1975
Older-home share62.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars901
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 95 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Rayville, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rayville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rayville, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Rayville, LA on April 19, 1982.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rayville — 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 Rayville address?

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