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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Reserve, LA from November 22, 1961 through December 28, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70084 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Reserve, LA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 28, 2015

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Reserve, LA

2 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail were received ranging from penny and nickel size to golf ball size was reported from about 3 miles west of Laplace to the west and north portion of Laplace near the Interstate 10-Interstate 55 interchange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W La Place, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1989
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 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 Reserve, LA

7 reports
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58 mph
Jul 22, 2002
2:20 PM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reserve, LA
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2002
6:15 AM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A ten foot corner section of a house and an adjacent garage were damaged by thunderstorm winds. Shingles were peeled off of several nearby houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reserve, LA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2000
9:05 AM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reserve, LA
60 mph
May 4, 1999
1:55 PM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The St. John The Baptist Parish Department of Emergency Management reported a 60 mph wind gust at the St. John the Baptist Parish Airport in Reserve.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reserve, LA
UNK mph
Mar 7, 1998
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reserve, LA
UNK mph
Jan 13, 1995
5:05 AM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport was blown down and windows blown out.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reserve, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 1980
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 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 Reserve, LA

5 reports
EF1 category
Dec 28, 2015
3:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated at 100 mph. The tornado began around 320 am near Dupont Construction Road and US Highway 61. The tornado continued northeastward across Highway 61, Several wooden power poles along Highway 61 were snapped, and roof and fence damage occurred at the corner of Lee Drive and Jefferson Street. The tornado continued northeast into a wooded area behind the subdivision before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 WNW Montegut, LA
F1 category
Jun 30, 2003
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly near Reserve striking a private high school and a mobile home park. Several buildings at the private school were damaged including on classroom building where one half of the building was completely demolished. Around 20 trailers were heavy damaged or destroyed. One mobile home was lifted into the air and deposited 30 yards away. One woman and three children inside the mobile home were injured, but fortunately not seriously. There were several eyewitnesses to the short lived tornado episode.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Reserve, LA
F4 category
Dec 6, 1983
1:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Apr 30, 1981
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Nov 22, 1961
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Reserve, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Reserve, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,471
Households2,644
Housing units3,620
Income
Median household income$60,509
$100k+ households37.8%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,697
Attached single-family55
Small multifamily280
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes588
Housing mix
Single-family share74.5%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share16.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,958
Renter-occupied686
Vacant units976
Home value & age
Median home value$160,400
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,576
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 7 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Reserve, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 28, 2015.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Reserve?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Reserve, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near La Place, LA on March 29, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Reserve — 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 Reserve address?

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