{
 "dataset": "Lafayette, LA storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius plus Lafayette records (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Consolidated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-09-20T14:05:03.408+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "schema_version": "2.0.0",
 "event_count": 43,
 "fields": {
  "id": "stable event identifier (source-derived)",
  "date": "event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "county or county-equivalent (may be blank)",
  "city": "place name from the source record (LSR names may carry a distance/direction prefix)",
  "zip": "ZIP code when the source provides one (may be blank)",
  "eventType": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidenceLevel": "evidence level of the source record (warning|observed|...)",
  "confidence": "StormAuditor confidence score for the record (0-1, may be absent)",
  "windSpeedMph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (absent if n/a)",
  "hailSizeInches": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (absent if n/a)",
  "tornadoScale": "EF-scale rating when the source provides one (absent if n/a)",
  "damageTypes": "damage tags from the source narrative (may be absent)",
  "description": "source narrative excerpt (may be absent)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "sourceDetail": "issuing office / product detail for the source (may be absent)",
  "originStation": "reporting station identifier when applicable (may be absent)",
  "warningProductKey": "NWS warning product key for warning-derived rows (may be absent)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "rawWindSpeedMph": "source-reported wind value before display screening, mph (may be absent)",
  "windSpeedDisclaimer": "set when the wind value is a warning-projected figure rather than a measurement (may be absent)"
 },
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-24-wind-30.20--92.00",
   "lat": 30.2,
   "lon": -92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ESE Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASOS station KLFT Lafayette.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-LFT-2026-08-24-151880",
   "lat": 30.1986,
   "lon": -91.9896,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Lafayette (LFT) recorded a 58 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — Lafayette (LFT)",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202608242013-wind-30.20--92.00",
   "lat": 30.2,
   "lon": -92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ESE Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 ESE Lafayette, LA. Peak gust: 67 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 67,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-21-wind-30.20--92.00",
   "lat": 30.2,
   "lon": -92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ESE Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASOS station KLFT Lafayette.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-21-50-0044",
   "lat": 30.28,
   "lon": -92.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Mire",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 64 mph. (LCH)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm report",
   "windSpeedMph": 64,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-21-wind-30.25--92.35",
   "lat": 30.25,
   "lon": -92.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NE Crowley",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mesonet station LSU03 Crowley.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-ARA-2026-08-21-111072",
   "lat": 30.0292,
   "lon": -91.8845,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Iberia - Acadiana",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Iberia",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA) recorded a 76 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA)",
   "windSpeedMph": 76,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-LFT-2026-08-21-153079",
   "lat": 30.1986,
   "lon": -91.9896,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Lafayette (LFT) recorded a 56 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — Lafayette (LFT)",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-ARA-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 30.0292,
   "lon": -91.8845,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Iberia - Acadiana",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Iberia",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA): 53 mph gust at 2026-08-22 00:52.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA) — peak at 2026-08-22 00:52",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-ARA-2026-08-21-153219",
   "lat": 30.0292,
   "lon": -91.8845,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Iberia - Acadiana",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Iberia",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA) recorded a 54 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA)",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-82-2026-08-21-Lafayette-wind",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Hurricane wind damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-08-21. Duration: 45 min. Counties: Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 1.0\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #82 (45 min)",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-82"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-82-2026-08-21-Lafayette-hail",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-08-21. Duration: 45 min. Counties: Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 1.0\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #82 (45 min)",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-82"
  },
  {
   "id": "nws-alert-72946681cde75ab5.001-Evangeli-wind-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 30.54,
   "lon": -92.14125,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Evangeline",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Evangeline. Max wind: 60 mph. Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 6:41PM CDT until August 21 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Lake Charles LA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max wind: 60 mph.",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-80"
  },
  {
   "id": "nws-alert-72946681cde75ab5.001-Evangeli-hail-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 30.54,
   "lon": -92.14125,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Evangeline",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Evangeline. Max hail: 1\". Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 6:41PM CDT until August 21 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Lake Charles LA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max hail: 1\".",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-80"
  },
  {
   "id": "nws-alert-69ed271ca6133b58.002-Lafayett-wind-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 30.19809523809523,
   "lon": -91.98999999999998,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lafayette. Max wind: 60 mph. Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 7:51PM CDT until August 21 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Lake Charles LA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max wind: 60 mph.",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-84"
  },
  {
   "id": "nws-alert-69ed271ca6133b58.002-Lafayett-hail-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 30.19809523809523,
   "lon": -91.98999999999998,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lafayette. Max hail: 1\". Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 7:51PM CDT until August 21 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Lake Charles LA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max hail: 1\".",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-84"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202608220035-wind-30.20--92.00",
   "lat": 30.2,
   "lon": -92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 ESE Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 ESE Lafayette, LA. Peak gust: 64 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 64,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202608220044-wind-30.28--92.17",
   "lat": 30.28,
   "lon": -92.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE Mire",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 SE Mire, LA. Peak gust: 74 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 74,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202608220050-wind-30.25--92.35",
   "lat": 30.25,
   "lon": -92.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NE Crowley",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 3 NE Crowley, LA. Peak gust: 62 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 62,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202608220104-wind-30.03--91.88",
   "lat": 30.03,
   "lon": -91.88,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 SSE Cade",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Iberia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 4 SSE Cade, LA. Peak gust: 87 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 87,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "asos-LFT-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 30.1986,
   "lon": -91.9896,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Lafayette (LFT): 51 mph gust at M.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — Lafayette (LFT) — peak at M",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-ARA-2026-07-05",
   "lat": 30.0292,
   "lon": -91.8845,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Iberia - Acadiana",
   "date": "2026-07-05",
   "county": "Iberia",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA) recorded a 53 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — New Iberia - Acadiana (ARA) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-01-wind-30.55--92.10",
   "lat": 30.55,
   "lon": -92.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NNW Opelousas",
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "county": "St. Landry",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "AWOS station KOPL Opelousas.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-69-2026-07-01-Lafayette-wind",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Hurricane wind damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-07-01. Duration: 52 min. Counties: Lafayette, St. Landry, Acadia, Evangeline. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #69 (52 min)",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-69"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-69-2026-07-01-Lafayette-hail",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-07-01. Duration: 52 min. Counties: Lafayette, St. Landry, Acadia, Evangeline. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #69 (52 min)",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-69"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-68-2026-07-01-Lafayette-wind",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Hurricane wind damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-07-01. Duration: 57 min. Counties: Lafayette, Acadia. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #68 (57 min)",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-68"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-68-2026-07-01-Lafayette-hail",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-07-01. Duration: 57 min. Counties: Lafayette, Acadia. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #68 (57 min)",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-68"
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   "id": "asos-bf-OPL-2026-07-01",
   "lat": 30.5584,
   "lon": -92.0994,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Opelousas",
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "county": "St. Landry",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Opelousas (OPL) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "LA_ASOS automated observation — Opelousas (OPL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-14-wind-30.27--92.19",
   "lat": 30.27,
   "lon": -92.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 S Mire",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mesonet station Mire.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 132,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-02-15T04:03:00Z-tornado-30.18--92.35",
   "lat": 30.18,
   "lon": -92.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 SE Crowley",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TORNADO reported near 3 SE Crowley, LA. A brief tornado touched down near the intersection of Hancock Rd and Leger Rd where it caused damage to an outbuilding and a canopy.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-02-14-tornado-30.53--91.95",
   "lat": 30.53,
   "lon": -91.95,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 S Port Barre",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "St. Landry",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "description": "The tornado started due southeast of Port Barre along LA 741 where it lifted the sheet metal roofing from a home. Several outbuildings were destroyed or heavily damaged. Trees showed damage as well. Tornado winds flipped a pontoon boat and horse trailer. The tornado continued northeast across a field and lifted within a grove of trees south of LA 190.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-02-14-tornado-30.56--91.95",
   "lat": 30.56,
   "lon": -91.95,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Port Barre",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "St. Landry",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "description": "Report received of roof damage in Port Barre. One roof cave in and part of another roof was removed from a home. Time estimated by radar, exact location not known. Possible tornado.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Public via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-15-2026-02-14-Lafayette-wind",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Hurricane wind damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-02-14. Duration: 63 min. Counties: Lafayette, St. Landry, Jefferson Davis, Acadia, Cameron, Iberia, St. Martin, Vermilion. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\", tornado: POSSIBLE. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #15 (63 min)",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-15"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-15-2026-02-14-Lafayette-hail",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-02-14. Duration: 63 min. Counties: Lafayette, St. Landry, Jefferson Davis, Acadia, Cameron, Iberia, St. Martin, Vermilion. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\", tornado: POSSIBLE. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #15 (63 min)",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-15"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-16-2026-02-14-Lafayette-wind",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Hurricane wind damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-02-14. Duration: 65 min. Counties: St. Landry, Lafayette, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\", tornado: POSSIBLE. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #16 (65 min)",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-16"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-16-2026-02-14-Lafayette-hail",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2026-02-14. Duration: 65 min. Counties: St. Landry, Lafayette, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\", tornado: POSSIBLE. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #16 (65 min)",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-16"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-LCH-TO-W-22-Lafayette-tornado-2026-02-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.85,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TO W for Lafayette.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — TO/W",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-TO-W-22"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-LCH-TO-W-20-Lafayette-tornado-2026-02-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.85,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TO W for Lafayette.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — TO/W",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-TO-W-20"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202602150420-wind-30.27--92.19",
   "lat": 30.27,
   "lon": -92.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 S Mire",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 S Mire, LA. Peak gust: 152 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 152,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-02-14-tornado-30.17--92.32",
   "lat": 30.17,
   "lon": -92.32,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 SE Crowley",
   "date": "2026-02-14",
   "county": "Acadia",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "A short lived tornado touched down near the intersection of Madison road and Ebenezer road where tree damage was observed. The tornado continued northeast where it snapped trees and destroyed an outbuilding at Ruby Lane. The tornado lifted just east of Ebenezer road.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "fema-3638-Lafayette",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lafayette",
   "date": "2026-01-23",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "FEMA Declaration",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Federal disaster declaration: SEVERE WINTER STORM",
   "sourceDetail": "FEMA DR-3638: SEVERE WINTER STORM",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-186-2025-10-26-Lafayette-wind",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2025-10-26",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Hurricane wind damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2025-10-26. Duration: 55 min. Counties: Cameron, Acadia, Lafayette, Vermilion. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #186 (55 min)",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-186"
  },
  {
   "id": "ww-LCH-SV-W-186-2025-10-26-Lafayette-hail",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2025-10-26",
   "county": "Lafayette",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 70,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LCH on 2025-10-26. Duration: 55 min. Counties: Cameron, Acadia, Lafayette, Vermilion. Storm tags: wind: 60.0, hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LCH — Severe Thunderstorm Warning #186 (55 min)",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "LCH-SV-W-186"
  }
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}