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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71730

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71730 from June 27, 1955 through September 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
97
Wind Reports
154
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71730 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71730

97 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE El Dorado, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball to golfball size hail fell in the Parkers Chapel community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW El Dorado, AR
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail fell on Shuler Road just southwest of El Dorado.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2025
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported at KARD Studio in El Dorado.
NWS Hail Report Location: El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2025
5:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW El Dorado, AR
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2024
5:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR THE FAIRGROUNDS... AS WELL AS ON HIGHWAY 167 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EL DORADO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF LOTS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALLING SOUTH OF EL DORADO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S El Dorado, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 MI EAST OF HOPEWELL RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WSW El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
2:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD AND US HWY 167.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
5:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED IN THE FAIRCREST COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: El Dorado, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E El Dorado, AR
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN EL DORADO.
NWS Hail Report Location: El Dorado, 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 71730

154 reports
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61 mph
Sep 13, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wsw El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2026
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report relayed of a tree down across Morning Star Rd near El Dorado_ AR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media partner shared report of gas station canopy blown off at the Exxon on US 82 at Forest Hill Ln... west of El Dorado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement was notified of downed trees along Shuler Rd West of El Dorado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 WSW El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement received report of downed trees in the Lawson community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Strong, AR
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported downed trees along Smackover Hwy between El Dorado and Smackover.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Norphlet, AR
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Champagnolle Road just northeast of El Dorado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on a house at 440 East 47th St. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2025
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Trees down in El Dorado.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a large tree uprooted on a house at the intersection of Sixth St and Calion Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across Iron Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Junction City, AR
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage and trees down in the El Dorado... AR area.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Union County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW El Dorado, AR
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in El Dorado at College Ave at 8th. Damaged a church sign. Also 1000 block of Crestwood; tree on house. Fire Department on scene. Power cut to house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW El Dorado, 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 71730

23 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado started in Union County near Stowe Ditch Road. Significant tree damage was seen along Moro Bay Highway. 5 chicken coops were damaged with 3 of them totally destroyed off New London Road. The tornado then tracked a short distance further before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Calion, AR
UNK category
Jan 2, 2023
5:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR MURPHY LOOP AND SHADY GROVE ROAD... TRACKING NORTHEAST FOR 0.25 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 350 YARDS. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE APPROXIMATELY 105 MPH. THE TORNADO UPROOTED AND SNAPPED SEVERAL HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES AND CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO NEARBY STRUCTURES. THE TORNADO CAUSED 0 INJURIES AND 0 FATALITIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Norphlet, AR
UNK category
Jun 7, 2021
9:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF THE CALION COMMUNITY NEAR RICKER ROAD. SINCE THIS WEAK TORNADO LOFTED DUST... GRASS... AND DIRT AND NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND... THIS TORNADO WILL BE RATED AN EF-UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Calion, AR
UNK category
Apr 16, 2018
7:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG NICK SPRINGS ROAD JUST EAST OF SPENCER LANE. IT CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST WHERE IT INTERSECTED LAWSON ROAD AND DID CONSIDERABLE TREE DAMAGE AND DAMAGED THE ROOFS OF A NUMBER OF HOMES...MOBILE HOMES...AND BARNS. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST FOR 5.11 MILES AND DID MORE TREE DAMAGE TO THE NORTHEAST ALONG RHODES CHAPEL ROAD. THE TORNADO HAD MAXIMUM WINDS OF 110 MPH AND A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 1200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE El Dorado, AR
UNK category
Apr 16, 2018
6:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 167 AND DID CONSIDERABLE TREE AND HOME DAMAGE NEAR THE FAIRCREST COMMUNITY. THE TORNADO MOVED TO THE NORTHEAST AND CROSSED HIGHWAY 82 NEAR THE HOPE LANDING ORGANIZATION. IT UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREES ALONG ITS 7.13 MILE PATH. THE MAXIMUM WINDS WERE 110 MPH AND THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 800 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S El Dorado, AR
UNK category
Jan 25, 2017
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN EAST OF EL DORADO ARKANSAS...SNAPPING A FEW SMALL TREES NEAR THE LAWSON COMMUNITY. THE TORNADO HIT A SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME...PEELING BACK A PORTION OF THE ROOF WITH ONE PORTION OF THE WALL DETACHED. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED SHORTLY THEREAFTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 ESE El Dorado, AR
EF0 category
Oct 29, 2009
12:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down east northeast of Junction City, Arkansas. This tornado downed 3 large trees along with large limbs along it's path. Path width was 50 yards wide with a path length near 3.5 miles long.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 SSE Pleasant Grove, AR
F1 category
Apr 24, 2003
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a combination of ground and aerial. Numerous trees were snapped off or blown down. No structures were in the tornado path. This tornado moved into Bradley County, AR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Strong, AR
F2 category
Apr 24, 2003
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado developed under a supercell which moved east across the southern portion of the county. Damage was largely confined to heavily wooded areas with only a few structures suffering light to moderate damage. Numerous snapped and fallen large trees were observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NW Junction City, AR
F1 category
Nov 26, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was confined mostly to small and medium trees and tree limbs. No structures or power lines were in the path of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE El Dorado, AR
F1 category
Mar 9, 1992
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
Apr 27, 1991
11:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Apr 13, 1991
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
May 16, 1990
6:49 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
Jul 6, 1989
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71730
Union County · 13,316 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71730 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,187
Households11,449
Housing units13,774
Income
Median household income$50,845
$100k+ households28.2%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,087
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily1,102
Large multifamily239
Mobile homes2,275
Housing mix
Single-family share73.2%
Attached-home share0.0%
Multifamily share9.7%
Mobile-home share16.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,919
Renter-occupied3,530
Vacant units2,325
Home value & age
Median home value$123,200
Owner homes $300k+12.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1976
Older-home share58.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,680
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71730 have on record?

Our records show 97 hail, 154 wind, and 23 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71730, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71730?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71730 is 4.00″. It was reported near El Dorado, AR on March 28, 1972.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71730 — 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 71730 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71730 — 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 71730 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71730 — 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 71730 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71730 — 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 71730, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71730, 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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