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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71726

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71726 from August 15, 1976 through May 25, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71726 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last May 25, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71726

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Bragg City, AR
1.75″ hail
Feb 10, 2020
4:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chidester, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
6:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tates Bluff, AR
0.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2004
11:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Chidester, AR
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2004
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bragg City, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2004
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lester, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Chidester, AR
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2003
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Camden, AR
0.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2001
6:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chidester, AR
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2001
8:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chidester, AR
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2001
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Camden, AR
0.75″ hail
May 22, 1999
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chidester, AR
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1998
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Chidester, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 1997
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size damaged the roofs of several buildings and some vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chidester, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 21, 1996
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Chidester, 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 71726

23 reports
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UNK mph
May 25, 2024
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees blown over at White Oak Lake State Park. Time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Oak Lake State Pa, AR
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Nevada County · 3,075 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted at the White Oak Lake State Park southeast of Bluff City near the Ouachita County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Bluff City, AR
60 mph
Oct 2, 2014
6:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down onto Arkansas 24 and 57.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chidester, AR
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
5:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Ouachita Road 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.86 SSE Good Hope, AR
60 mph
Aug 5, 2012
4:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chidester, AR
58 mph
Jan 22, 2012
7:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Arkansas 57 at White Oak Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 NNW Good Hope, AR
60 mph
Jul 24, 2011
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large trees were blown down along Arkansas Highway 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.03 SE Chidester, AR
58 mph
Jun 28, 2008
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chidester, AR
58 mph
May 10, 2006
9:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down at various locations between Chidester and Bearden.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chidester, AR
58 mph
Aug 24, 2005
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed about 25 large trees onto trails at White Oak State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Chidester, AR
58 mph
May 30, 2004
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cluster of severe thunderstorms moved across northern Ouachita County. The storms tracked from near Chidester to around Bearden, and downed numerous trees along the way. One tree fell on a mobile home at Chidester. The storms also pruduced torrential rainfall, with flooding reported later in the evening.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chidester, AR
58 mph
Jun 11, 2003
5:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down along U.S. Highway 278.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Stephens, AR
58 mph
May 26, 2002
1:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down some large trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Chidester, AR
58 mph
May 12, 2000
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Camden, AR
58 mph
Sep 1, 1999
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Chidester, 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 71726

4 reports
EF2 category
Oct 29, 2009
5:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado caused a massive tree blowdown soon after touching down. It then passed west of Velie and near Amy. One house had part of one wall and a portion of its roof torn off, part of the roof was torn off a mobile home, another mobile home was blown off its foundation, and several outbuildings were damaged. The tornado exited Ouachita County about 3 1/3 miles east-northeast of Smead and continued into Dallas County about 3 2/3 miles west-southwest of Holly Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 ENE Lester, AR
F0 category
Dec 18, 2002
5:42 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak (F0) tornado touched down briefly to the northwest of Camden. The only damage noted along the track of the tornado were just a few trees snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Camden, AR
F3 category
Nov 9, 1984
5:26 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
Apr 8, 1979
5:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71726
Ouachita County · 8,943 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71726 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,011
Households511
Housing units842
Income
Median household income$28,663
$100k+ households19.4%
$150k+ households4.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached632
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes176
Housing mix
Single-family share75.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.4%
Mobile-home share20.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied440
Renter-occupied71
Vacant units331
Home value & age
Median home value$76,300
Owner homes $300k+3.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars469
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71726 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 23 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71726, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 25, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71726?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71726 is 1.75″. It was reported near Chidester, AR on February 10, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71726 — 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 71726 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71726 — 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 71726 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71726 — 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 71726 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71726 — 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 71726, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71726, 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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