Storm reports for October 16, 2006

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On October 16, 2006, 5 hail, 42 damaging-wind and 17 tornado reports were logged across 7 states. The largest hail reported was 1.25″ (half dollar size) in Dundy County, NE.

Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.

Storm reports by state

Hail reports (5)

Damage, injuries and deaths

National Weather Service offices recorded about $2 million in property damage from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (64 events in 7 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.

What the National Weather Service wrote

• Lamar County, MS (near Wardwell Station) · Tornado F0 · $700,000
  “This strong tornado briefly touched down in the Oak Grove Community and was on the ground for 3/4 of a mile. Two homes had nearly the entire roof torn off and large wooden boards were wedged into the ground. Portions of awning were blown a mile away.”
• Natchitoches Parish, LA (near Powhatan) · Tornado F1 · $250,000
  “Damage consisted of a brick home with a metal roof which was peeled back and blown across a field. An attached brick carport was also demolished. The home received moderate damage but all four walls were intact. There was an occupant inside but he sustained no injuries.”
• Lamar County, MS (near Purvis) · Thunderstorm wind 69 mph · $200,000
  “Numerous trees were blown down with one on a house on Ray Simmons Road at Highway 11. Additionally, a shed was destroyed at this same location.”
• Caldwell Parish, LA (near Hebert) · Tornado F0 · $200,000
  “Damage consisted of numerous trees snapped and uprooted. Structural damage consisted of roof damage to a garage/workshop...two boats destroyed...two fifth-wheel trailers and one mobile home destroyed and a pre-manufactured home was moved 6 feet laterally from its foundation.”
• Acadia Parish, LA (near Iota) · Tornado F1 · $150,000
  “One home was pushed off its pilings and had severe structural damage. A house across the street had windows broken, vinyl sidings ripped off, and roof damage. Several trees in the area were blown down.”
• Morehouse Parish, LA (near Stampley) · Thunderstorm wind 69 mph · $130,000
  “One mobile home was overturned and heavily damaged along with a semi truck blown over. Additionally, several power lines were blown down around the area.”

Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.

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