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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Waterproof, LA from November 27, 1973 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Waterproof, LA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Waterproof, LA

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 28, 2024
6:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Waterproof, LA
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterproof, LA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2012
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Waterproof, LA
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2010
3:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter sized hail fell from Waterproof to St. Joseph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.59 SE Barcelona, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
1:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 SW Waterproof, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell across portions of southern Tensas Parish.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Barcelona, LA
1.00″ hail
Jan 10, 2008
10:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An intensifying supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of penny to quarter sized hail from the southwest portion of the parish to a few miles northeast of Lake Bruin, where the storm then crossed the Mississippi River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Waterproof, LA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2007
5:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Waterproof, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
1:52 PM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Cooter Pt, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
4:56 PM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm continued into Tensas parish, from Catahoula parish, and moved northeast to 10 miles west of St. Joseph. Golf ball sized hail occurred just as the storm moved into the southwest portion of the parish, then the hail decreased in size as the storm weakened.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Troy, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2005
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across west central Tensas parish as a left moving supercell thunderstorm tracked northeast toward Newellton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Cooter Pt, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2005
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A large swath of nickel to quarter sized hail fell across southern Tensas parish as a supercell thunderstorm moved across the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Waterproof, LA
0.88″ hail
Feb 22, 2005
2:52 PM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Waterproof, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2003
6:42 PM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterproof, LA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1996
1:03 AM CST
Hail report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterproof, 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 Waterproof, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees limbs were downed onto powerlines and caused power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Nw Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed across LA Hwy 3009.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on LA Hwy 568 and on D St in Waterproof.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Highway 568.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees and power lines down across SW part of the parish... roads cleared as of 830am.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HWY 65...REPORTED BY TENSAS PARISH SO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
May 9, 2019
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MS. AV.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2019
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREES DOWN ON KENTUCKY LANE. ONE TREE DOWN ON A TRAILER. NO INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Jan 21, 2019
11:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ALONG HWY 65 BETWEEN WATERPROOF AND SAINT JOSEPH. LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Nov 2, 2018
9:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES ON HIGHWAY 573.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Nov 2, 2018
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 8 NW WATERPROOF. TREES DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES ON HIGHWAY 573.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Waterproof, LA
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN NEAR HIGHWAY 3252.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW Waterproof, LA
60 mph
May 29, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a vehicle and part of a metal roof was torn off of a large shed. This occurred at the Tensas Parish Detention Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Waterproof, LA
63 mph
Feb 12, 2013
11:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted. Some minor roof damage occurred as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Azucena, LA
58 mph
May 31, 2012
1:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down west southwest of St. Joseph. Over 2000 customers were without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.89 ENE Helena, 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 Waterproof, LA

9 reports
EF2 category
Apr 4, 2011
2:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado first touched down along Highway 573 just south of Cooter Point. It tracked northeast across Highway 892 and 126 and then crossed Highway 65 a few miles northwest of St. Joseph. The tornado then crossed Lake Bruin and traveled north of that lake before crossing the southern end of Lake St. Joseph. The tornado ended as it touched the eastern bank of the river in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Numerous homes...farms and outbuildings were significantly damaged by the tornado. Much of the damage to the homes was to the roofs with many being blown off. A water treatment plant received major damage and an antebellum home also received significant damage. A grain silo received a huge dent from the tornado and an 18 wheeler was flipped over. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path and numerous power poles were snapped. One injury was noted northwest of St. Joseph. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 SSE Cooter Pt, LA
F3 category
Sep 24, 2005
11:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Waterproof, LA
F2 category
Nov 8, 2000
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of extreme southeastern Franklin Parish into west central Tensas Parish. The tornado completely destroyed a mobile home. Four houses were heavily damaged, including a brick home. Several people in the brick home received minor injuries. Several deer camps were heavily damaged or destroyed. Several farm buildings sustained damage. Numerous trees were blown down along the path of the storm. This tornado, which had tracked a total of 25 miles across portions of Catahoula, Franklin, and Tensas Parishes, dissipated in Tensas Parish about five miles east of Newlight.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Cooter Pt, LA
F1 category
Mar 7, 1995
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were reported blown down in and near the Waterproof vicinity. Tornado path length and width estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waterproof, LA
F2 category
Nov 21, 1992
10:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Nov 21, 1992
9:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Dec 21, 1990
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F2 category
Apr 1, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Nov 27, 1973
12:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterproof, LA
Tensas Parish · 2,215 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

Waterproof, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population573
Households202
Housing units332
Income
Median household income$24,286
$100k+ households5.5%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached240
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily37
Mobile homes45
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.2%
Mobile-home share13.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied140
Renter-occupied62
Vacant units130
Home value & age
Median home value$48,400
Owner homes $300k+1.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share62.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars156
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 33 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Waterproof, 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 Waterproof?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Waterproof, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Waterproof, LA on June 14, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Waterproof — 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 Waterproof address?

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