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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Ville Platte, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ville Platte, LA from June 28, 1963 through December 28, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ville Platte, LA · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 28, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ville Platte, LA

18 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
1:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office reported ping pong ball size hail at their building.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ville Platte, LA
0.88″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported at the Highway 29 and Highway 1171 intersection northeast of Ville Platte.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Ville Platte, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2008
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 W Ville Platte, LA
0.88″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
1:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ville Platte, LA
0.88″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
1:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Ville Platte, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
8:20 AM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
7:07 PM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2000
10:15 AM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2000
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 12, 1998
3:14 AM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ville Platte, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1995
2:20 AM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff's office reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ville Platte, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1985
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1975
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 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 Ville Platte, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2019
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OEP REPORTING GAS PUMPS DEMOLISHED AT THE GAS STATION LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WHITEVILLE RD. AND TATE COVE RD. WITH NUMEROUS OTHER DAMAGE REPORTS AROUND THE CITY. TORNADO POSSIBLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Ville Platte, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
4:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON HWY 29. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Ville Platte, LA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2017
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ville Platte, LA
69 mph
Nov 17, 2015
5:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Evangeline Parish OEP reported several roofs of out buildings damaged along with windows blown out and small trees down from a passing storm northeast of Mamou.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.97 E Vidrine, LA
58 mph
Apr 27, 2015
6:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were blown down between Ville Patte and Bayou Chicot.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.93 ENE Mellers Lake, LA
58 mph
Oct 13, 2014
1:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Evangeline Parish 911 relayed a report of trees down along Highway 363 from thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Ville Platte, LA
58 mph
Jun 4, 2011
6:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down due to severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SSW Tate Cove, LA
58 mph
Jun 2, 2011
5:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down, some falling on homes. Minor roof damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Ville Platte, LA
60 mph
Apr 4, 2011
3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down at Highway 29 and Interstate 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.31 NNW Deshotels, LA
70 mph
Feb 1, 2011
10:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were snapped off on Pine Point Road and Lithcote Road on the south side of Ville Platte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.78 ESE Vidrine, LA
60 mph
Jan 20, 2010
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong downburst winds blew a car into a ditch along Highway 29 just south of the Interstate 49 interchange, with no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.25 NNW Deshotels, LA
60 mph
Jan 20, 2010
3:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a downburst caused damage along Cabot Road and Highway 29 northeast of Ville Platte. Several large tree limbs and a fence were blown down along Cabot Road, with patio furniture from two homes blown into adjacent fields. Further to the northeast, tree limbs were also blown down along Highway 29 at Lamar Road. All damage was in a northwest to southeast direction.
NWS Wind Report Location: .79 E Tate Cove, LA
60 mph
Jan 20, 2010
2:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down onto Pine Point Road at the Highway 29 intersection just south of Ville Platte.
NWS Wind Report Location: .73 SW Ville Platte, LA
58 mph
Aug 3, 2008
2:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Ville Platte. One landed on a house, causing considerable damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ville Platte, LA
58 mph
Jun 3, 2007
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were blown down across Evangeline Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Ville Platte, 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 Ville Platte, LA

8 reports
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
11:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado started in the St. Landry community where it damaged and snapped some hardwood trees. It continued southeast across farm road and hwy 29. Powerlines were damaged near St. Louis. Trees were damaged along a line extending southeast to hwy 71.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Saint Landry, LA
UNK category
Dec 14, 2022
3:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE OF TORNADO IN A FIELD JUST WEST OF LA 29. SURVEY TEAM SURVEYED THE AREA AND FOUND THE EXACT LOCATION IN THE PHOTO... HOWEVER THE TORNADO WAS IN AN MARSHY AREA AND WILL BE RATED EF UNKOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Ville Platte, LA
UNK category
May 20, 2019
10:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SURVEY RESULTS FOUND THAT A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AROUND 5 ESE OF MAMOU AND TRAVELED 9.1 MILES TO THE ENE BEFORE LIFTING NEAR 5 ESE OF VILLE PLATTE. TORNADO CAUSED WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE AND RESIDENCE DAMAGE INCLUDING REMOVED ROOFS AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO SEVERAL MANUFACTURED HOMES. ESTIMATED TORNADO INTENSITY WAS EF-1 WITH MAX WINDS OF 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Ville Platte, LA
F1 category
Sep 9, 1990
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jul 3, 1990
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
May 2, 1975
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Mar 20, 1974
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
May 24, 1970
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ville Platte, LA
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 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

Ville Platte, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,299
Households2,577
Housing units3,260
Income
Median household income$28,874
$100k+ households9.9%
$150k+ households5.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,402
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily296
Large multifamily321
Mobile homes241
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share18.9%
Mobile-home share7.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,151
Renter-occupied1,426
Vacant units683
Home value & age
Median home value$88,100
Owner homes $300k+2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share61.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,022
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 39 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Ville Platte, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 28, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ville Platte?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ville Platte, LA is 2.00″. It was reported near Ville Platte, LA on July 16, 1965.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ville Platte — 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 Ville Platte address?

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