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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ruston, LA from February 11, 1965 through October 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ruston, LA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ruston, LA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
12:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING Report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ruston, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Ruston, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2021
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL THAT WAS MEASURED IN RUSTON WAS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Ruston, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2016
6:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON COOKTOWN ROAD...1/2 MILE NORTH OF INTERSTATE 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2014
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail reported in Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2012
1:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.88″ hail
Jan 17, 2012
9:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail covered the ground in Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2009
7:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported north of Ruston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
6:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell along U.S. Hwy. 167 just north of Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Chautauqua Spgs, LA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported in the WallMart parking lot.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Ruston, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail busted the windshield out of a car.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell just south of town on U. S. Highway 167.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, 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 Ruston, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln Parish Dispatch reported trees down on Tech Farm Rd near the intersection of LA 3061 south of Ruston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed in Ruston and throughout Lincoln Parish. Much of Ruston and Choudrant are without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 100 foot hotel sign blown down just off exit 85 along Interstate Twenty.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds bliew out a window in an office building in town and downed trees on West Kentucky Ave between Tarbutton Road and Cooktown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2017
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ONTO HOUSE. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 20 TREES DOWN ACROSS THE PARISH
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruston, LA
63 mph
Dec 13, 2015
11:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed across several parish roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
62 mph
May 25, 2015
8:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed in and around Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
63 mph
May 25, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed in and around Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
62 mph
Oct 13, 2014
9:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on a home on Maple Street in Ruston, Louisiana. There were no report of injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
74 mph
Dec 21, 2013
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were downed throughout the parish. There were a few reports of trees downed on homes. A large tree was downed on top of the Bethel Christian School in Ruston, Louisiana. Another tree fell on top of a truck as it was heading north on La. Hwy. 818 towards U.S. Hwy. 80. There were no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
64 mph
Mar 31, 2013
10:36 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed in and near the city of Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
64 mph
Dec 20, 2012
2:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed across the entire parish including a few trees and powerlines downed near Hwy. 544 near Wafer.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
62 mph
Jun 12, 2012
4:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were downed on roads across the parish. Powerlines and light poles were also downed in the city of Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Ruston, LA
60 mph
Apr 2, 2012
1:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees greater than 8 inches in diameter were downed in Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ruston, 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 Ruston, LA

7 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2019
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DESTROYED TRAILER HOME ON WINBORNE FARM ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Ruston, LA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2019
6:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** AN EF-3 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF RUSTON AND MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS CENTRAL SECTIONS OF OF THE CITY OF RUSTON. IT TRAVELED FOR 6.68 MILES BEFORE LIFTING 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF RUSTON. IT CAUSED NUMEROUS AREAS OF MODERATE TO CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. THERE WAS AN INTENSE AREA OF SEVERE DAMAGE FOR A THIRD OF A MILE JUST SOUTH OF I-20. THE TORNADO HAD A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 1000 YARDS AND MAXIMUM WINDS OF 145 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Ruston, LA
UNK category
Apr 25, 2019
6:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRM DAMAGE AROUND LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE CITY. TRAIN SPOTTER SAW POSSIBLE TORNADO ON TECH DRIVE NEAR THE CAMPUS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ruston, LA
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
11:23 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in Lincoln Parish just south of the city limits of Ruston, Louisiana. The tornado tracked for approximately 0.25 miles lifting near the Ruston city limits along Riser Road. Several trees were snapped along the 50 yard wide path including some large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 S Ruston, LA
F2 category
May 2, 1984
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 3, 1977
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Feb 11, 1965
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 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

Ruston, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,224
Households8,475
Housing units9,283
Income
Median household income$32,765
$100k+ households21.3%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,816
Attached single-family134
Small multifamily2,719
Large multifamily1,049
Mobile homes513
Housing mix
Single-family share51.9%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share40.6%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,112
Renter-occupied5,363
Vacant units808
Home value & age
Median home value$226,700
Owner homes $300k+29.6%
Owner homes $500k+6.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1986
Older-home share37.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,585
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 57 hail, 75 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Ruston, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ruston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ruston, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near .9 NW Ruston, LA on March 14, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ruston — 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 Ruston address?

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