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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71909

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71909 from April 12, 1964 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71909 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71909 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71909

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Lake Cortez, AR
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Lake Desoto, AR
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2024
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Pineda, AR
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
2.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Jessieville, AR
2.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reports the Ponce center in Hot Springs Village as well as residential areas damaged by Baseball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Hot Springs Villa, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Hot Springs Villa, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Jessieville, AR
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2018
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILL FELL NEAR LAKE DESOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
2.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mountain Valley, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2018
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL HAS BEEN FALLING FOR 10-15 MINUTES ON THE WEST SIDE OF HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2016
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IT WAS STILL HAILING...WITH DIME TO QUARTER SIZE STONES ON THE EAST SIDE OF HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Crows, AR
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2016
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Crows, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Hot Springs Village, 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 71909

26 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down across Carmona Drive in Hot Springs Village.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto Pinocha Way in Hot Springs Village.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Lake Balboa, AR
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blown down in Hot Springs Village.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hot Springs Villag, AR
UNK mph
Jan 13, 2024
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Social media message showing numerous trees downed/snapped on Largo Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Owensville, AR
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2024
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down with a few falling on nearby homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lake Balboa, AR
UNK mph
May 19, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Blocher, AR
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT ON SOCIA MEDIA OF TREES BLOWN DOWN ON THE DESOTO GOLF COURSE IN HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
60 mph
Jun 26, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a power line near Hot Springs Village.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 ESE Hot Springs Village, AR
70 mph
May 25, 2015
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several roads across the county were blocked due to trees blown being blown down. Some homes were damage from downed trees and many were without power from downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 ESE Hot Springs Village, AR
60 mph
Dec 5, 2014
7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees, one of which fell into a house, destroyed a shed, damaged dugouts, and blew merchandise around at a lumberyard.
NWS Wind Report Location: .74 SSE Blue Spgs, AR
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Arkansas 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: .38 WSW Mountain Vly, AR
64 mph
Jun 30, 2009
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down and a couple of houses were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Hot Springs Village, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 WNW Hot Springs Village, 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 71909

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2024
12:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 N Mountain Valley to include intensity rating of EF-2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Mountain Valley, AR
UNK category
Jan 2, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF-1 TORNADO BEGAN JUST TO THE SOUTHWEST OF JESSIEVILLE... CAUSING TREE DAMAGE AROUND AN ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION BUILDING. THE TORNADO THEN QUICKLY MOVED NORTHEAST INTO JESSIEVILLE... AND CAUSED DAMAGED TO A FEW HOMES IN TOWN. MOST NOTABLY... DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO SEVERAL BUILDINGS ON THE CAMPUS OF JESSIEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL... AND THREE OUT OF FOUR FIXED LIGHT POLES FOR THE FOOTBALL FIELD WERE BENT OVER. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO MOVE NORTHEAST... DOING DAMAGE TO A POLE BARN JUST NORTH OF TOWN... BEFORE FINALLY DISSIPATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Jessieville, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
5:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Garland County northwest of the incorporated portion of Fountain Lake and entered Saline County in Hot Springs Village. Thousands of trees were blown down in Hot Springs Village, with more than 100 houses suffering damage from the falling trees. A cell phone tower was also blown down. Power outages were widespread. Boats and docks were destroyed on Lake Balboa.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 SSE Hot Springs Village, AR
EF3 category
Apr 25, 2011
5:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Homes were destroyed in the Walnut Valley, Ozark Lithia, Ranch Estates, and Mountain Valley areas. Church buildings and the Teen Challenge building on Arkansas Highway 7 were badly damaged. Vehicles were piled up in the parking lot of the church. An 8-month old baby was killed in the Walnut Valley area. A Red Cross survey indicated approximately 25 houses and 21 mobile homes were destroyed, 22 houses and 5 mobile homes suffered severe damage, 18 houses and 4 mobile homes had minor damage, and 5 houses and 2 mobile homes were affected. A two-story house had its top floor removed. Several outbuildings and a well-constructed barn were destroyed. A portion of the tornado's track was determined during an aerial survey by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. This tornado exited Garland County northwest of the incorporated portion of Fountain Lake and entered Saline County in Hot Springs Village.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.27 WSW Ozark Lithia, AR
EF1 category
Apr 15, 2011
12:15 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Garland County northwest of the incorporated part of Fountain Lake and moved into Saline County in Hot Springs Village. In the Village, many trees were blown down and a number of these fell on houses. After leaving the Village, the tornado blew the porch off a house and damaged the roof, and blew down hundreds of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 SE Hot Springs Village, AR
EF1 category
Apr 15, 2011
12:13 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were blown down, with one landing on a barn. Roofs were blown off a barn and a shed. The tornado then moved into Hot Springs Village, where additional trees were blown down. One of these trees landed on a house. The tornado exited Garland County northwest of the incorporated portion of Fountain Lake and entered the Saline County portion of Hot Springs Village.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.68 ENE Ozark Lithia, AR
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
2:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of Garland County, north of Whittington, and entered Saline County, south-southeast of Blocher. A few small trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.24 SSE Blocher, AR
F1 category
Apr 19, 1973
10:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71909
Garland County · 34,082 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 71909 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,427
Households9,343
Housing units10,563
Income
Median household income$69,171
$100k+ households38.9%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,819
Attached single-family664
Small multifamily282
Large multifamily285
Mobile homes513
Housing mix
Single-family share83.5%
Attached-home share6.3%
Multifamily share5.4%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,097
Renter-occupied1,246
Vacant units1,220
Home value & age
Median home value$255,600
Owner homes $300k+36.7%
Owner homes $500k+10.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1994
Older-home share23.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,927
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71909 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 26 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71909, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71909?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71909 is 2.75″. It was reported near Jessieville, AR on March 15, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71909 — 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 71909 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71909 — 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 71909 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71909 — 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 71909 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71909 — 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 71909, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71909, 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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