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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Zachary, LA from June 1, 1970 through March 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Zachary, LA · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Zachary, LA

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 21, 2025
3:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail near Zachary.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Zachary, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A comment on a social media post of a local weather facebook group confirmed one inch hail fell in Zachary along Blackwater Road just south of Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Zachary, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zachary, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Zachary, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2016
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN MILLDALE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Zachary, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2012
1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Zachary.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Zachary, LA
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2008
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported in the Zachary area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Zachary, LA
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 1998
10:20 AM CST
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zachary, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
12:05 AM CST
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zachary, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1992
9:17 AM CST
Hail report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 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 Zachary, LA

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UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down in Zachary on Cobb Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles knocked down along Port Hudson Cemetary Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Zachary. Sheriffs Office reported trees down near Zachary and Pride in East Baton Rouge... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs Office reported trees down near Zachary and Pride in East Baton Rouge... LA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ONTO A HOME OFF OF KENNEDY DRIVE IN ZACHARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
8:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE BLOWN DOWN ON A CAR IN ZACHARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2019
3:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN IN ZACHARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zachary, LA
UNK mph
May 19, 2019
12:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ZACHARY FD REPORTED A TREE ACROSS THE ROAD AT 17800 BARNETTE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zachary, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2019
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AND WINDOWS BLOWN OUT IN JACOCK AND LEMON ROAD AREA NEAR THE EAST BATON ROUGE AND EAST FELICIANA PARISH LINE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Slaughter, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF ROOF OFF HOME AND BIG TREE DOWN AT CORNER OF MACHOST RD AND PORT HUDSON-PRIDE ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOME IN THE PRIDE AREA NEAR FIRE HOUSE 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Pride, LA
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
8:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MULTIPLE ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2017
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINE DOWN ON MACHOST ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Zachary, LA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2016
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS ROAD AT 12201 PORT HUDSON-PRIDE ROAD IN ZACHARY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Pride, LA
64 mph
Dec 25, 2012
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree and large limb damage across the city of Zachary was due to straight line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Zachary, 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 Zachary, LA

12 reports
UNK category
Apr 30, 2017
12:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MINOR DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH WINDS OF 70 MPH. A FEW TREES DOWN. A SIMPLE FRAMED CAR PORT WAS DESTROYED. LENGTH 300 YARDS... WIDTH 50 YARDS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Zachary, LA
EF0 category
Jan 13, 2013
1:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey determined a track with EF-0 type damage originating near the Zachary community park west of Highway 964, crossing into the Ravenwood Subdivision, then the Live Oak Trace Subdivision. Damage was mostly fencing knocked down and yard play equipment toppled in numerous yards. The tornado crossed Highway 64/Church Street, into a large open pasture, then lifted briefly over Zachary High School. Minor tree damage was noted along Highway 19 and along Highway 67 about 1 mile south of Port Hudson-Pride Highway. The storm continued northeast into East Feliciana Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 S Plains, LA
EF1 category
Mar 5, 2011
12:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down removing a portion of a house roof along with the back wall of the house. An outbuilding and shed were heavily damaged, and tin and insulation were wrapped in trees. A large tree was knocked over along with several large tree limbs snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.7 E Zachary, LA
EF0 category
Nov 3, 2010
4:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Television broadcast media in Baton Rouge reported and Baker Police Department confirmed minor damage from a tornado that briefly touched down and blew tin off a roof. Photos and video confirmed a condensation funnel that reached within 20 to 50 feet of the ground. Also received a report of corrugated metal peeled off a lumber storage building in the same area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .39 SSW Zachary, LA
F1 category
Jun 7, 2001
5:24 AM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly downing several trees and power line. A man was killed when a tree fell on the pick-up truck he was driving.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Zachary, LA
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
7:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly causing damage to several houses, barns, a mobile home. A large tree also was toppled onto a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Zachary, LA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1988
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F3 category
Oct 14, 1984
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Sep 5, 1977
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1975
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Jun 7, 1973
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jun 1, 1970
1:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Zachary, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 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

Zachary, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,637
Households6,996
Housing units7,467
Income
Median household income$90,507
$100k+ households43.4%
$150k+ households23.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,040
Attached single-family156
Small multifamily185
Large multifamily560
Mobile homes526
Housing mix
Single-family share80.9%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share10.0%
Mobile-home share7.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,779
Renter-occupied1,217
Vacant units471
Home value & age
Median home value$258,000
Owner homes $300k+30.6%
Owner homes $500k+9.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built2002
Older-home share19.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,697
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 34 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Zachary, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Zachary?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Zachary, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Zachary, LA on May 14, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Zachary — 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 Zachary address?

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