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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Washington, LA from February 8, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 70589 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washington, LA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Washington, LA

8 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 3, 2008
3:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 WNW Washington, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 NW Washington, LA
0.88″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 NW Washington, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some windshields were broken from the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Nuba, LA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2007
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.51 NNW Washington, LA
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2007
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 NW Washington, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 6, 1995
11:35 PM CST
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported by the police department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washington, LA
1.75″ hail
Aug 26, 1972
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish
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 Washington, LA

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large portion of a roof of a mobile home was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Nw Washington, LA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and tree debris reported down across LA 182 between Washington and I-49 interchange.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Washington, LA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of destroyed outdoor swing set. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Ville Platte, LA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
12:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Washington, LA
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down... damaged tin roofs... and of a fireplace stack that was knocked down in Grand Prairie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Washington, LA
UNK mph
Feb 9, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF POWERLINES DOWN ALONG AND NEAR HWY 363 AND POINT VERTE RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Washington, LA
UNK mph
Mar 23, 2021
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS A ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOME ON CHURCH ST IN WASHINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washington, LA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF A HEALTHY PECAN TREE SNAPPED IN HALF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washington, LA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA POSTED PHOTO OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A HOME IN PLAISANCE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Prairie Ronde, LA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
1:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Washington, LA
49 mph
Jun 9, 2015
1:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A teen was waiting in a car for a thunderstorm to pass when a tree was downed onto the vehicle. The teen in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 E Plaisance, LA
58 mph
Feb 4, 2012
10:48 AM CST-6
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter in Washington called to report that that an aluminum carport was blown off its foundation as the line of storms moved through.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.26 NW Washington, LA
60 mph
Apr 4, 2011
3:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reported trees blown down at Highway 10 and Interstate 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 S Beggs, LA
90 mph
Mar 25, 2010
6:03 AM CST-6
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found severe microburst wind damage along a 2 mile long by 250 yard wide path about 1 mile east of Nuba. A new exit sign on I-49 was blown onto the east service road at the beginning of the path. Twelve large 1 to 3 ton storage buildings, each worth up to $10K, were damaged or destroyed along I-49 at Bay Ridge Road. Debris from the storage buildings was blown up to 100 yards away. Three nearby homes along Bay Ridge Road lost several shingles and a barn received roof damage. Along Highway 743, large tree limbs were blown up to 200 yards away into a pond at a Walmart Distribution Center. Further to the east, a swingset was wrapped around a tree at a home along Highway 743. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down all along the path. Winds were estimated around 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 E Nuba, LA
86 mph
Apr 11, 2008
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The rear flank downdraft of the thunderstorm that produced a tornado in Nuba also caused extensive straight-line wind damage north of town. Many trees and power lines were downed along Highway 182 just north of Nuba.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 N Nuba, 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 Washington, LA

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2025
2:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey has determined a tornado occurred south of Grand Prairie from Highway 363 to Point Verte Road. A PNS will be sent when the survey concludes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.6 E Ville Platte, LA
UNK category
Apr 10, 2024
12:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just northeast of Bayou Courtableau... causing tree damage and minor roof damage to residential homes on Vista Drive. One carport was destroyed. The tornado continued northeast across Camp Thistlethwaite and I-49 causing additional tree damage. The tornado reached LA-182 where utility poles were leaned over before it dissipated in an open field east of LA-182 and north of Plant Rd. Tornado rated EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Washington, LA
UNK category
Feb 10, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO STARTED ALONG HIGHWAY 103 SOUTHWEST OF GRAND PRAIRIE AND MOVED TO THE NORTHEAST TO HWY 748 WHERE IT RIPPED A ROOF FROM A WELL CONSTRUCTED HOME AND SNAPPED SEVERAL LARGE HARDWOOD TREES GIVING WHERE THE HIGHEST WIND SPEEDS WERE ESTIMATED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST CAUSING DAMAGE TO TREES AND OUTBUILDINGS AND MINOR HOME DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Washington, LA
UNK category
Mar 23, 2021
12:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE TOWN OFWASHINGTON... RIPPING SEVERAL HOMES ROOFS AND SNAPPING THE TRUNKS OF SEVERAL TREES
NWS Tornado Report Location: Washington, LA
UNK category
Jun 11, 2019
9:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO STARTED JUST TO THE EAST OF LA 10 SOUTH OF THE OF THE COMMUNITY OF BEGGS. THE TORNADO DAMAGED A FEW TREES NEAR THE STARTING LOCATION AND MOVE GENERALLY NORTH DAMAGING ROOF TO A HOME. THERE WAS SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO AN OUTBUILDING JUST SOUTHOF LA 10. AFTER CROSSING LA 10 THE TORNADO DAMAGED A THE ROOF OF THE UNION CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH AND TEARING SHEET METAL FROMAN OVERHANG ATTACHED TO THE CHURCH. POWER LINES WERE ALSO DOWNED AT THE CHURCH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Washington, LA
UNK category
Apr 16, 2018
11:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CHRISTINA AND DEVILLE ROADS... DESTROYING THE ROOF OF ONE HOME. IT CROSSED ST. ANDREWS RD... SNAPPING MULTIPLE TREES AND CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOUSES. IT THEN CROSSED LA-10... DOWNING TREES AND ENDING NEAR ALDES RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Grand Prairie, LA
EF0 category
Apr 18, 2009
6:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Tornado briefly touched down 3 miles north of Opelousas along Highway 182. A few trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 S Nuba, LA
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2008
2:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another tornado touched down in St. Landry Parish. Several large trees were blown over, and in Nuba a house had the front windows broken and part of the tin roof ripped off. Several other homes received minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.98 SSW Plaisance, LA
F1 category
Sep 5, 1962
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Feb 8, 1956
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 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

Washington, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population864
Households372
Housing units486
Income
Median household income$36,944
$100k+ households9.4%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached268
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily126
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes35
Housing mix
Single-family share55.1%
Attached-home share7.4%
Multifamily share30.3%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied170
Renter-occupied202
Vacant units114
Home value & age
Median home value$115,300
Owner homes $300k+18.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1966
Older-home share83.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars338
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 29 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Washington, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Washington, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 N Nuba, LA on April 11, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washington — 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 Washington address?

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