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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71603

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71603 from February 25, 1956 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71603 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71603

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Pine Bluff, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sorrells, AR
2.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Watson Chapel, AR
2.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watson Chapel, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2018
2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watson Chapel, AR
1.00″ hail
Dec 18, 2016
1:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sulphur Springs, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Brewster, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Brewster, AR
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sulphur Spgs, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
5:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sulphur Spgs, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 10, 2014
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sulphur Spgs, AR
1.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2013
8:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Pinebergen, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2012
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sulphur Spgs, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2012
5:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sulphur Spgs, AR
2.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71603
Lincoln County · 2,849 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Griffith Spgs, AR
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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 ZIP 71603

52 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of a tree down on 27th Ave and Poplar Street in Pine Bluff. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Pine Bluff, AR
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines reported down across portions of Pine Bluff.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Bluff, AR
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
1:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was blown down and caught fire along West 24th Ave in Pine Bluff.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Pine Bluff, AR
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Trees across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Pine Bluff, AR
UNK mph
May 15, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASP REPORTED A TREE KNOCKED OVER ACROSS HWY 54... APPROX 4 MILES WEST OF HWY 79... COMPLETELY BLOCKING THE ROAD...RELAYED BY LOCAL EM. TIME IS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sulphur Springs, AR
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DAMAGED THE SIDE OF A BUILDING AT 4TH AVENUE AND STATE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Bluff, AR
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2021
5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Pinebergen, AR
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PORTION OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Sorrells, AR
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2020
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES WERE DOWN NEAR SULPHUR SPRINGS... BLOCKING THE ROAD OF CAMDEN CUTOFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sulphur Springs, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AT 36TH AND ELM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Bluff, AR
70 mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE CHIEF IN WATSON CHAPEL ESTIMATES 70 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watson Chapel, AR
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
7:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN... SOME FALLING ON HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Faith, AR
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
7:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FENCE WAS BLOWN DOWN AND A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON AN OUT BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Watson Chapel, AR
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON WEST 18TH STREET AND ON SOUTH PINE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Bluff, AR
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2019
9:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE DOWNED AT 17TH AND HAZEL STREETS IN PINE BLUFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Bluff, AR
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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 ZIP 71603

7 reports
UNK category
Jul 9, 2024
3:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees blown down... a tree on an outbuilding... and another tree on a powerline. A carport was also moved. These reports were along Jed Road and Samuel Road southwest of Sulphur Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Sulphur Springs, AR
UNK category
Jul 9, 2024
3:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar confirmed tornado - radar debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Lamont, AR
EF1 category
Oct 29, 2009
9:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Soon after the tornado touched down, it damaged a church, where the steeple was toppled and the portico blown down. It then took part of the roof off a house. Next, the tornado traveled into a shopping center. A discount store had several doors blown in, part of the facade blown off, and damage to the roof which resulted in water dripping inside the store.. A car, a small pickup truck, and a tractor-trailer were overturned. Shopping carts and cart corrals were blown around the parking lot. An ice machine at a gas station was blown out into the driveway. A couple of restaurants and a branch bank suffered roof damage. A couple of business signs were blown out. Three people were injured in the business area. The tornado then continued into a residential area. One house was badly damaged when a tree fell into it, and a couple of outbuildings were destroyed. Several homes had shingles torn off and a fence was blown down. Along the path of the tornado, dozens of large trees were blown down. One of these trees fell on a car, injuring a person.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 S Brewster, AR
EF0 category
Jul 21, 2009
7:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof damage occurred to a couple of houses and a number of trees were blown down or snapped off. Yard items were blown around, including a grill, a small flat-bottom boat, and a deer feeder. A fence was blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.21 NW Sulphur Spgs, AR
F0 category
Nov 15, 2005
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in Jefferson County, roughly 6.2 miles south-southwest of Pine Bluff. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. A number of trees were snapped off along the path of the tornado and one house sustained chimney damage. The tornado disspated 5.5 miles south-southwest of Pine Bluff.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Pine Bluff, AR
F1 category
May 7, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved from southern Grant County into southwest Jefferson County about 6.2 miles west-southwest of Sulphur Springs. The tornado tracked to the northeast until it dissipated 4.5 miles south-southwest of Pine Bluff. The only damage noted along the path of the tornado was numerous trees that were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Sulphur Spgs, AR
F3 category
May 14, 1983
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71603
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
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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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ZIP 71603 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,274
Households11,487
Housing units13,997
Income
Median household income$51,019
$100k+ households27.6%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,004
Attached single-family184
Small multifamily1,337
Large multifamily1,288
Mobile homes1,168
Housing mix
Single-family share71.5%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share18.8%
Mobile-home share8.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,499
Renter-occupied3,988
Vacant units2,510
Home value & age
Median home value$116,000
Owner homes $300k+7.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1975
Older-home share60.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,442
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71603 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 52 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71603, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71603?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71603 is 2.75″. It was reported near N Griffith Spgs, AR on January 22, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71603 — 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 ZIP 71603 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71603 — 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 ZIP 71603 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71603 — 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 ZIP 71603 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71603 — 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 in and around ZIP 71603, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71603, 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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