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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72042

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72042 from December 2, 1967 through February 23, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 72042 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72042 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 23, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72042

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Stinking Bay, AR
1.75″ hail
Sep 25, 2011
5:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW One Horse Store, AR
1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2011
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from the size of nickels to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE De Witt, AR
1.50″ hail
Sep 25, 2011
4:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from the size of quarters to the size of Ping Pong balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW De Witt, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
3:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSW Immanuel, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW De Witt, AR
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW De Witt, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W De Witt, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
4:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Indiana Spur, AR
1.75″ hail
Oct 12, 2010
11:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size caused damage to vehicles just north of DeLuce.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Deluce, AR
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2009
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE De Witt, AR
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2008
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW De Witt, AR
0.75″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
8:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW De Witt, AR
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2003
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Witt, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
7:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Witt, 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 72042

60 reports
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60 mph
Feb 23, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Stinking Bay, AR
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in De Witt.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SW Stinking Bay. Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Stinking Bay, AR
60 mph
Jun 25, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: **Delayed Report** Measured 60 mph wind gusts from a PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ENTERGY OUTAGE MAP SHOWS MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY WITHOUT POWER DUE TO WIND DAMAGE RELATED TO THUNDERSTORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Prairie Union, AR
UNK mph
May 5, 2022
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ON A TRUCK IN DE WITT.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES AND POWERPOLES DOWNED BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS. THERE WAS ALSO A TORNADO WARNING IN EFFECT AT THE TIME... BUT WILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR WATER TO RECEDE AND ROAD CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE TO INVESTIGATE IF THERE WAS ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE TO ANY STRUCTURES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS BROKEN AND SHINGLES BLOWN OFF FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Kittlers, AR
70 mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST MEASURED FROM A TRAINED SPOTTER WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Witt, AR
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2016
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR DE WITT.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Witt, AR
60 mph
Aug 17, 2014
2:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a carport, which partially collapsed and landed on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: N De Witt, AR
60 mph
Jan 29, 2013
9:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a truck, and a shed and chicken coop were destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.83 SSW Stinking Bay, AR
60 mph
Aug 31, 2012
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of power poles were blown down around DeWitt.
NWS Wind Report Location: N De Witt, 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 72042

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 13, 2022
8:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO STARTED IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNTY... OR JUST WEST OF LUMSDENS RESERVOIR... AND TRACKED NORTHEAST FOR 7 MILES... MOVING ALONG JACOBS LAKE... AND DISSIPATING JUST BEFORE US HWY 165... IN BETWEEN DEWITT AND GILLETT. PRIMARILY DAMAGE TO TREES ALONG THIS PATH. LIMITED ACCESS TO PORTIONS OF THE TRACK DUE TO NEARBY LAKE AND PROPERTY ACCESS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Gillett, AR
UNK category
Mar 28, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SPOTTER REPORT OF A LARGE TORNADO... STREAMED LIVE ON FACEBOOK...BECAME RAIN WRAPPED JUST SOUTH OF DEWITT AT 851 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S De Witt, AR
UNK category
Mar 28, 2021
1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE OF A TORNADO FROM A STORM SPOTTER SOUTH OF STAR CITY WAS ACTUALLY A PICTURE OF THE TORNADO THAT WAS SOUTH OF DE WITT. THIS WAS CORRECTED AFTER SOME CORRESPONDENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. AS FAR AS WE KNOW... WE HAVE ONE CONFIRMED TORNADO THUS FAR... WE DONT HAVE DAMAGE REPORTS SOUTH OF STAR CITY AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S De Witt, AR
EF1 category
Jan 22, 2012
8:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially destroyed a shed and carport. Farther to the northeast, windows were broken in a house and pieces of wood were driven into the house's siding, and a shed was destroyed. A mobile home was rolled over, causing its destruction. Many of its contents were thrown out into a field. Near the DeWitt airport, a metal building was destroyed, the wall of a second metal building was pushed in, and much of the roof was torn off a tractor shed. Near the end of the tornado's path, trees and power poles were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.73 ESE One Horse Store, AR
F1 category
Nov 15, 2005
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another weak tornado touched down briefly in Arkansas County, about 7 miles south of DeWitt. Winds were estimated at 75 mph. The tornado blew down some trees and tore tin off the roofs of several barns. The tornado dissipated about 2.2 miles west of DeLuce.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S De Witt, AR
F0 category
Apr 24, 2003
7:54 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down about 5 miles southwest of DeWitt and traveled to the northeast for approximately 3 miles before lifting. The tornado tracked over mostly open fields, so damage was not as obvious. It appeared that the tornado had a difficult time reaching the ground and skipped periodically. There was some tree damage noted, with some power line damage as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW De Witt, AR
F1 category
Nov 27, 1994
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down 4 miles south southwest of DeWitt, near the Indiana community, and traveled 16 miles on the ground before lifting in the White River National Wildlife Refuge. The worst damage occurred at the DeWitt airport, where four planes were destroyed and two others were damaged. Three people were injured 3.5 miles south of St. Charles when the house trailer that they were in was thrown against a large tree, nearly splitting the trailer in half. Elsewhere, another house trailer was overturned, two trailers and a house lost their roofs, and several other houses were damaged. Several outbuildings were blown away, a couple of farm shops were destroyed, and a large barn lost part of its roof. Trees and power lines were blown down all along the tornado's path. Total damage was around $700,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Dewitt To 3.5 Sse St., AR
F0 category
Jul 27, 1978
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
May 12, 1978
6:58 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
Apr 3, 1968
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72042
Arkansas County · 6,405 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 72042 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,956
Households1,967
Housing units2,385
Income
Median household income$61,338
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,802
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily89
Large multifamily56
Mobile homes426
Housing mix
Single-family share75.6%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share6.1%
Mobile-home share17.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,433
Renter-occupied534
Vacant units418
Home value & age
Median home value$120,100
Owner homes $300k+5.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1975
Older-home share63.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,858
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72042 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 60 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72042, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 23, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72042?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72042 is 2.50″. It was reported near DeWitt, AR on April 11, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72042 — 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 72042 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72042 — 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 72042 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72042 — 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 72042 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72042 — 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 72042, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72042, 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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