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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71949

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71949 from May 26, 1955 through June 16, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71949 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 16, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71949

26 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
7:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jessieville, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Avant, AR
3.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO TO THREE INCH DIAMETER HAIL WAS REPORTED TWO MILES NORTH OF JESSIEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Jessieville, AR
2.50″ hail
Mar 13, 2016
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG TO TENNIS BALL SIZED HAIL WAS FALLING IN THE BUCKVILLE/AVANT AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Avant, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2011
9:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jessieville, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2010
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 S Lena, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2010
12:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Avant, AR
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
1:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jessieville, AR
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jessieville, AR
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
12:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Avant, AR
2.00″ hail
Nov 27, 2005
5:31 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jessieville, AR
0.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Jessieville, AR
1.25″ hail
Mar 17, 2004
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Avant, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Mountain Pine, AR
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2001
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jessieville, 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 71949

21 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 2, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO HOMES IN JESSIEVILLE ALONG WITH THE JESSIEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jessieville, AR
UNK mph
Oct 28, 2019
6:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM SURVEY CONCLUDED A SWATH OF 65 TO 75 MPH THUNDERSTORM WINDS FELLED SOFTWOOD TREES AND CAUSED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A STRUCTURE IN FAR NORTHEASTERN GARLAND COUNTY. DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF N STATE HWY 7 AT BEAUDRY CIRCLE AND FARTHER EAST ALONG BEAUDRY CIR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Jessieville, AR
60 mph
Oct 13, 2014
6:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were blown down around Jessieville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jessieville, AR
60 mph
Oct 2, 2014
6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Jessieville, AR
60 mph
Mar 22, 2012
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About a dozen trees were blown down on the north side of Lake Ouachita.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNW Lake Ouachita East, AR
60 mph
Aug 12, 2011
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and small outbuildings were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Buckville, AR
60 mph
Jun 28, 2011
11:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jessieville, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NNE Lake Ouachita East, AR
58 mph
Oct 18, 2004
4:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buckville, AR
69 mph
Jun 2, 2004
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed 12 large trees and damaged 2 boats.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avant, AR
58 mph
Jun 2, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down were downed around Avant, with at least one tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avant, AR
58 mph
Jul 29, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees. A camping trailer was damaged when one of the trees fell on it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Mountain Pine, AR
58 mph
Apr 23, 2000
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buckville, AR
58 mph
Jun 29, 1999
3:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jessieville, AR
58 mph
Jul 24, 1998
1:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Jessieville, 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 71949

9 reports
UNK category
Jan 2, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Jessieville, AR
UNK category
Jan 2, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIM REPORT... NWS SURVEY CREW HAS DETERMINED A TORNADO HIT THE JESSIEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE PATH AND WIND CHARACTERISTICS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jessieville, AR
EF1 category
May 30, 2013
2:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout developed in Lake Ouachita, north of the Brady Mountain area. Its starting point was determined based on videos and interviews with witnesses. The waterspout moved onshore, becoming a tornado, about 1.5 miles east of Lena Landing. Huge trees were blown down or snapped off on Air National Guard Cove. The falling trees damaged a house and a number of cabins, with some of the cabins having holes poked in their roofs. Farther away from the lake, a lessening number of trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 SSW Lake Ouachita East, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
3:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thousands of trees were blown down on land belonging to private timber companies. An old house suffered severe damage, another house had its garage destroyed, and several outbuildings were damaged. The track of this tornado was close to Main Haul Rd. The tornado exited Garland County north-northeast of Beaudry and entered Saline County west-northwest of Electric.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.09 NE Hamilton, AR
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved out of Garland County and into Saline County about 19 miles west of Paron. Winds were estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado continued to track through the Ouachita National Forest, snapping off and blowing down hundreds of trees. The tornado dissipated about 15 miles west-northwest of Paron.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 W Paron, AR
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the northern part of Garland County, about 4 miles northwest of Jessieville. Winds were estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado tracked through the Ouachita National Forest, snapping off and blowing down hundreds of trees. The tornado moved northeast into Saline County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Jessieville, AR
F1 category
Apr 25, 1982
5:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
May 12, 1976
3:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
May 26, 1955
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71949
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 71949 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,075
Households509
Housing units789
Income
Median household income$44,732
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached530
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes246
Housing mix
Single-family share67.2%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share31.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied406
Renter-occupied103
Vacant units280
Home value & age
Median home value$131,300
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1999
Older-home share19.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars509
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71949 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 21 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71949, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 16, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71949?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71949 is 3.00″. It was reported near Jessieville, AR on March 13, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71949 — 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 71949 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71949 — 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 71949 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71949 — 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 71949 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71949 — 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 71949, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71949, 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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