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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72039

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72039 from June 13, 1957 through May 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72039 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72039

16 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public shared a picture of hail next to a quarter... fairly easy to see that it is at least two quarters wide. Two inch hail measured in Damascus.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Damascus, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Initially... a large amount of half-dollar sized hail was falling... covering portions of highway 65. Hail was up to the size of golfballs at the time of the phone call.
NWS Hail Report Location: Damascus, AR
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2018
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Damascus, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2017
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Damascus, AR
2.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Damascus, AR
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 W Damascus, AR
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2009
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Damascus, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2009
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Southside, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
12:28 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Greenbrier, AR
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2004
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Damascus, AR
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2000
9:57 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Southside, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 1996
12:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Southside, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 6, 1992
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1984
2:31 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1984
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 72039

44 reports
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60 mph
May 30, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CO-OP observer estimated winds at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Damascus, AR
UNK mph
May 30, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large hardwood tree was blown down onto a house. The house sustained major structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Gravesville, AR
UNK mph
May 30, 2026
8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large hardwood tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Gravesville, AR
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2024
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COOP observer reported thunderstorm wind damage with power poles and trees downed along roadways and near homes a mile or two northeast of Damascus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Damascus, AR
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
6:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shed was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Damascus, AR
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES BLOWN OFF A HOUSE IN DAMASCUS. MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN ACROSS NORTHERN FAULKNER COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Damascus, AR
UNK mph
May 22, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE MALLETT TOWN AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Bono, AR
UNK mph
May 15, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OBSERVER HAS A FEW TREES DOWN AROUND HIM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Damascus, AR
60 mph
Aug 29, 2020
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Damascus, AR
UNK mph
May 3, 2019
7:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A METAL ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A SHOP JUST NORTH OF DAMASCUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Damascus, AR
UNK mph
May 1, 2017
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWN IN THE CITY OF DAMASCUS IN ABOUT A 100-YARD SWATH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Damascus, AR
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2017
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE REPORTED TO A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Damascus, AR
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. A TREE WAS REPORTED ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Southside, AR
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Damascus, AR
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2016
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON HWY. 65 BETWEEN DAMASCUS AND TWIN GROVES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Damascus, 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 72039

6 reports
EF1 category
May 2, 2008
7:28 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was limited to some trees being knocked down. This was a satellite tornado of the EF3 tornado that traveled about one-half mile to the northwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 WSW Damascus, AR
F2 category
Nov 27, 2005
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72039
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved from Faulkner County into Van Buren County about 5 miles southwest of Southside. Winds were estimated at 140 mph. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of numerous barns and outbuildings either damaged or destroyed. A number of cars were damaged, and a few were overturned. Several mobile homes were damaged or destroyed as well. Hundreds of trees were also knocked down. Numerous power lines and power poles were also blown down. The tornado dissipated about 6.5 miles north-northeast of Bee Branch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Southside, AR
F1 category
Feb 26, 2000
3:16 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in the Twin Groves community of Faulkner County, or 3.1 miles south of Damascus. The tornado affected areas along the new unopened section of U.S. Highway 65. A wood frame house suffered severe damage when it was blown off of its foundation of concrete blocks. A church had many of its roof shingles blown off. Also, a roof extending over a driveway at the church was damaged with pieces of siding removed. Several trees were uprooted and a light pole was downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Damascus, AR
F3 category
Nov 15, 1988
7:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Jun 13, 1957
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Jun 13, 1957
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72039
Faulkner County · 35,293 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 72039 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,977
Households793
Housing units944
Income
Median household income$59,018
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households19.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached682
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes248
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share1.1%
Mobile-home share26.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied656
Renter-occupied137
Vacant units151
Home value & age
Median home value$147,200
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+10.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1988
Older-home share36.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars756
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72039 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 44 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72039, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72039?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72039 is 2.00″. It was reported near Damascus, AR on June 15, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72039 — 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 72039 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72039 — 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 72039 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72039 — 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 72039 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72039 — 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 72039, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72039, 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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