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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sulphur, LA from February 17, 1960 through October 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sulphur, LA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 26, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sulphur, LA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of small hail with the largest near quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Sulphur, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 5, 2024
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Sulphur, LA
1.25″ hail
Mar 5, 2024
5:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reported 1.25 inch hail in Sulphur.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Sulphur, LA
2.00″ hail
May 10, 2019
5:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HAIL UP TO GOLFBALL SIZE ON N HAZEL STREET... AND UP TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER ON S HAZEL STREET.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sulphur, LA
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2019
5:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE RELAYING REPORT OF HAIL RANGING FROM NICKEL TO GOLF BALL SIZE WEST OF SULPHUR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sulphur, LA
2.50″ hail
May 10, 2019
5:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FRIEND OF NWS EMPLOYEE RELAYED REPORT OF HAIL TO TENNIS BALL SIZED FALLING SW OF SULPHUR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Sulphur, LA
2.50″ hail
May 10, 2019
4:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CARLYSS FIRE DEPT. ON MOSSWOOD DRIVE REPORTED HAIL RANGING FROM PEA SIZE TO GOLF BALL SIZE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. UPDATE 10 MINUTES LATER... MAX HAIL SIZE INCREASED TO TENNIS BALL SIZE. FIRE DEPT. REPORTED HAIL PUNCHED THROUGH FIBERGLASS ROOF AT STATION AND REPORTEDLY A HOUSE IN CARLYSS HAD ROOF COLLAPSE DUE TO HAIL... BUT THEYRE UNABLE TO DISPATCH DUE TO THE ONGOING HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sulphur, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS METEOROLOGIST REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN SULPHUR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sulphur, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2013
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of pea to penny sized hail was received from Sulphur. The report was relayed by KPLC.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Sulphur, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 8, 2013
1:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC TV7 relayed a report of nickel sized hail on South Beglis Parkway.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Sulphur, LA
1.00″ hail
Nov 5, 2012
5:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lake Charles fire department reported quarter size hail on highway 27 and Houston River Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.77 SSE Buhler, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 15, 2009
9:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV reported penny size hail northwest of Sulphur.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Sulphur, LA
1.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2009
5:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KPLC-TV relayed a report from the Houston River Fire Department north of Sulphur of golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.12 SSW Buhler, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2009
11:39 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS Employee traveling on Highway 27 near the Houston River area reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.85 SSE Buhler, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported by the public 7 miles north of Sulphur.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Buhler, 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 Sulphur, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 27, 2025
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 3 E Sulphur. Trees and power lines blown down in Sulphur... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2025
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received of a large tree downed partially through the roof of a house in the Maplewood subdivision in Sulphur... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
1:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down on hwy 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage at Wal-Mart area in Sulphur. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of widespread tree damage in and around Sulphur and Carlyss. Multiple trees snapped off or down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered power outages across northern Calcasieu Parish due to damaged power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the road...intersection Highway 90 and Pete Seay Road. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down on E Jim Pickens Rd. Time estimated based off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down in the area. Houston and John Bunch Road. Time estimated based off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area of Highway 24 and Bankens Road. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
9:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT VIA LOCAL BROADCAST MEDIA OF A TREE THROUGH A HOUSE IN THE PICARD/SARAH STREET AREA IN SULPHUR. ONE PERSON TRAPPED BUT NO INJURIES. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS A TREE BLOCKING ROAD ON CHOUPIQUE ROAD NORTH OF I-10.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN ON ROAD... BLOCKING TRAFFIC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF WAS DAMAGED ON AN OUTBUILDING IN SULPHUR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Sulphur, LA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2016
12:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ON THE CORNER OF A HOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ROOF AND TWO WALLS. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, LA

13 reports
UNK category
Oct 26, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Palermo Drive and Evangeline Street in Sulphur. The tornado then tracked across McMurry Park and into the Maplewood Neighborhood. Several homes in the area sustained minor damage... including damage to roofs... awnings... and fences. There was also tree damage... and a few power lines were pulled from their poles. The tornado continued over Lowe`s before crossing I-10 and dissipating near the intersection of Pete Manena Road and Bayou D`Inde Road. Tree damage was also observed along I-10 where the tornado crossed the interstate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Sulphur, LA
UNK category
Oct 26, 2025
4:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Seeing considerable damage in the Hollywood community of Sulphur. This is likely from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Sulphur, LA
UNK category
May 13, 2024
9:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado went through the east side of Sulphur. The damage will continue to be surveyed in the morning to determine rating and path length.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Sulphur, LA
UNK category
May 13, 2024
9:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado touched down north of Orphan Village Road in Sulphur... then tracked southeast damaging homes and businesses. On East Napoleon St. two warehouses were destroyed by the tornado. On N Cities Service HWY a gas station awning was destroyed. Portions of a strip mall were damaged across N Cities Service HWY... where the gas station awning landed. A car was also flipped in the strip mall parking lot. In the Maplewood community several houses were damaged with trees uprooted or snapped and parts of roofs blown off. The last reported damage was on Bayou Dinde Pass where several trees were snapped. Along the path trees and power lines were also downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Sulphur, LA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2017
6:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ACCORDING TO PHONE CALLS AND SOCIAL MEDIA A TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD NORTH WEST OF SULPHUR. NO DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED. RADAR INDICATED AN OUTFLOW COLLISION AND RAPID THUNDERSTORM GROWTH RIGHT AFTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Edgerly, LA
F0 category
Jan 2, 1999
1:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Sulphur, LA
F0 category
Jan 12, 1998
4:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Sulphur, LA
F0 category
Jun 27, 1990
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
May 27, 1990
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Oct 26, 1988
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Oct 22, 1979
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1975
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 17, 1960
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sulphur, LA
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 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

Sulphur, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,004
Households8,495
Housing units10,410
Income
Median household income$58,044
$100k+ households35.2%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,098
Attached single-family74
Small multifamily1,197
Large multifamily598
Mobile homes1,393
Housing mix
Single-family share68.2%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share17.2%
Mobile-home share13.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,188
Renter-occupied2,307
Vacant units1,915
Home value & age
Median home value$175,200
Owner homes $300k+9.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,930
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 69 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Sulphur, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 26, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sulphur?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sulphur, LA is 2.50″. It was reported near Sulphur, LA on May 10, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sulphur — 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 Sulphur address?

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