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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 71968

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 71968 from April 22, 1967 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71968 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 71968 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 71968

41 reports
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1.50″ hail
Feb 9, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Royal, AR
1.50″ hail
Feb 9, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Royal, AR
4.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball to softball sized hail was reported at the Crystal Springs campground northwest of Royal on Lake Ouachita. Significant damage to vehicles and campground equipment was reported. The location is good... but the time is estimated... may need to be adjusted later.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Crystal Springs, AR
2.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Royal, AR
4.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several hailstones 3-4 inches in diameter shown in pictures next to tape measure for reference.
NWS Hail Report Location: Royal, AR
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
5:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sunshine, AR
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Royal, AR
0.88″ hail
Feb 25, 2013
10:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Royal, AR
1.75″ hail
Dec 9, 2012
1:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Sunshine, AR
0.88″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Royal, AR
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2011
6:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Crystal Spgs, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2011
5:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 E Crystal Spgs, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2011
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sunshine, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2011
11:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Crystal Spgs, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at the Brady Mountain Recreation Area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSW Lake Ouachita East, 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 71968

39 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down over Highway 270 in and around Crystal Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported to be down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: a tree was knocked down across HWY 270.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
May 3, 2024
10:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across part of Hwy 270 blocking at least one lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 270.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Royal, AR
UNK mph
May 20, 2020
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THIS REPORT IS AN UPDATE OF A STORM REPORT FROM SEVERAL DAYS AGO. AT THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT... STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS BLEW MOST OF THE TIN ROOFING OFF OF ONE OF THE PRIMARY DOCKS... SET A FEW BOATS LOOSE IN THE LAKE AND UPROOTED OR SNAPPED SEVERAL TREES IN THE AREA. WHILE THE MOST EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OCCURRED AT ONE DOCK... A FEW OTHER DOCKS WERE PUSHED TOGETHER RESULTING IN SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE DOCKS AND BOATS IN BETWEEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2019
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN OVER NEAR THE CHARLTON RECREATION AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Crystal Springs L, AR
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Royal, AR
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD NEAR CRYSTAL SPRINGS
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Springs, AR
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2017
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES WERE REPORTED UPROOTED AND SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Mountain Pine, AR
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2016
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Springs, AR
60 mph
May 29, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at many locations across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.71 E Royal, AR
60 mph
Oct 2, 2014
5:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on U.S. 270.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Crystal Spgs, AR
60 mph
Jun 1, 2013
8:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 NW Sunshine, 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 71968

6 reports
UNK category
May 23, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BASED ON VARIOUS VIDEOS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA A TORNADO BRIEFLY OCCURRED AT THIS LOCATION. GIVEN THAT THIS TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND VERY BRIEFLY AND NO DAMAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED... IT WILL BE RATED EFU.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Royal, AR
EF1 category
May 30, 2013
2:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado damaged several houses, mostly on their roofs, but one house lost a room that had been added on. A mobile home and two travel trailers were destroyed, and another mobile home had one end torn off. A few barns and outbuildings were destroyed. A falling tree crushed a van and another went through the roof of a mobile home. Numerous large trees were snapped off or blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 SW Maddox, AR
EF2 category
Apr 25, 2011
4:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado affected areas around the Bear community, Brady Mountain Rd., the eastern end of Lake Ouachita, and Lake Ouachita State Park. A Red Cross survey indicated approximately 1 house destroyed, 4 houses and 3 mobile homes with major damage, 16 houses and 9 mobile homes with minor damage, and 3 houses and 1 mobile home affected. A large metal building that once housed a golf academy sustained severe damage, with the roof torn off and metal girders twisted. A camping trailer was blown into a field and destroyed. Several outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were knocked down or snapped off. Numerous power lines were blown down. Considerable damage occurred at Lake Ouachita State Park. A portion of the tornado's track was determined during an aerial survey by the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 N Maddox, AR
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly about 2 miles north of the town of Bear. Winds were estimated to be around 80 mph. It appears the tornado formed on a slope leading down to Lake Ouachita. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of uprooted and snapped trees along a hillside, with boat docks pushed outward away from shore. The pushing caused the dock moorings, which are normally vertical, to lean. The tornado likely went into Lake Ouachita as a waterspout for a brief period of time before dissipating about 3 miles north-northeast of Bear.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Bear, AR
F0 category
Mar 11, 1977
1:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71968
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
Sep 1, 1973
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 71968
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 71968 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,578
Households1,639
Housing units2,159
Income
Median household income$75,651
$100k+ households46.9%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,218
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes910
Housing mix
Single-family share56.4%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share42.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,353
Renter-occupied286
Vacant units520
Home value & age
Median home value$174,700
Owner homes $300k+31.2%
Owner homes $500k+10.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1996
Older-home share24.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,639
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 71968 have on record?

Our records show 41 hail, 39 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 71968, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 71968?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 71968 is 4.00″. It was reported near Crystal Springs, AR on June 14, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 71968 — 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 71968 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 71968 — 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 71968 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 71968 — 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 71968 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 71968 — 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 71968, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 71968, 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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