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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72131

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72131 from April 27, 1959 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 72131 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72131 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72131

25 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 7, 2021
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2021
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL ON WESLEY CHAPEL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2016
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED HAIL TO 1 INCH AND STRONG WINDS TO 58 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Higden, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2010
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pearson, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2010
2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell west of Quitman, near the Van Buren/Cleburne County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Fairbanks, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2010
7:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 WNW Miller, AR
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2008
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Fairbanks, AR
1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Guy, AR
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2005
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2005
5:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Heber Spgs, AR
0.75″ hail
Dec 22, 2003
9:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, AR
0.75″ hail
Jan 23, 2002
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crossroads, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2001
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Heber Spgs, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2000
10:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 5, 1999
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72131
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Morganton, 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 72131

33 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a delayed report. Multiple trees reported blown down between Quitman and Pearson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Pearson, AR
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Sugar Loaf Recreat, AR
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
1:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across Cleburne County with several blocking roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Fairbanks, AR
58 mph
Oct 13, 2016
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED HAIL TO 1 INCH AND STRONG WINDS TO 58 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Higden, AR
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2016
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND QUITMAN
NWS Wind Report Location: Quitman, AR
58 mph
Apr 19, 2015
5:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 12 inch diameter tree was blown down in Quitman (Cleburne County).
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 E Quitman, AR
64 mph
Jul 10, 2013
3:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Much of the metal roof was peeled off of a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Quitman, AR
60 mph
Jan 29, 2013
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Quitman, AR
70 mph
Aug 3, 2011
2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eight houses suffered roof damage. Eight sheds, three barns, and two shop buildings were destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 W Quitman, AR
60 mph
Jun 24, 2010
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and a power line were blown down near Quitman.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Quitman, AR
58 mph
Jun 10, 2007
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Quitman, AR
58 mph
Jul 21, 2006
6:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Pearson, AR
58 mph
Jul 21, 2006
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees, with some storage buildings damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quitman, AR
58 mph
Apr 24, 2006
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees were blown down in the Cove Creek community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Pearson, AR
58 mph
Jul 19, 2005
11:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees, power lines and damaged the roof of a home at Quitman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quitman, 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 72131

13 reports
UNK category
Sep 1, 2020
7:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWN ON CANDLESTICK RD. IN QUITMAN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Quitman, AR
UNK category
Mar 4, 2017
8:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO WAS RATED EF1... WITH WINDS CLOSE TO 100 MPH. THE TORNADO TRACKED 3.9 MILES... AND HAD A 250 YARD WIDTH. THE TORNADO AFFECTED THE CROSSROADS COMMUNITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Fairbanks, AR
EF2 category
Mar 10, 2010
9:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A home was destroyed on South Sawmill Road, and the three occupants in the home were thrown out into a field. A 79 year-old man lost his life. The man's wife, 75 years old, suffered serious injuries, as did their grandson, 23 years old. The washer, dryer, and water heater from the home were found about 750 feet away in some brush. A mobile home on the same property was destroyed. Six other homes received minor damage. Some trees and power lines were blown down. A motorist on Arkansas Highway 107 was injured when his pickup truck was blown off the road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 SSW Pearson, AR
EF2 category
May 2, 2008
7:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Van Buren County, east-northeast of Morganton, and moved into Cleburne County, northwest of Crossroads. Across the county, 194 homes received damage. This included 27 houses and five mobile homes destroyed, 66 homes with major damage, and 96 homes with minor damage. A dog kennel, two chicken houses, and a beauty shop were destroyed. Minor damage was done to two chicken houses, a rock quarry, a flea market, a boat storage facility, a beauty shop, a fire department, a print shop, and a community ball park. At least 19 boats and party barges sank in Greers Ferry Lake. Removal of the vessels and clean-up of the spilled fuel and fluids continued well into June. About 6800 homes and businesses lost power. In addition to power lines and poles being blown down, one transmission line and one substation were damaged. Approximately 250 dogs and puppies were killed, along with two horses, and hundreds of chickens.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 NW Crossroads, AR
F2 category
Nov 27, 2005
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved from southeastern Van Buren County into southwestern Cleburne County about 2.5 miles west of Quitman. The tornado tracked quickly to the northeast, and removed the roofs of several houses. The tornado also destroyed a mobile home, a camper, a chicken house and a few barns and outbuildings. Several other chicken houses were damaged, as well as some vehicles. Hundreds of trees, power lines and power poles were downed. The tornado dissipated 5.5 miles north-northwest of Pearson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Quitman, AR
F2 category
Nov 27, 2005
7:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southeastern Van Buren about 9 miles southeast of Bee Branch. The tornado was in the county a short time, and only caused some tree damage before moving into southwestern Cleburne County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SE Bee Branch, AR
F1 category
Sep 24, 2005
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was spawned in southwest Cleburne County from the same storm that produced the tornado at Hopewell. The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Estimated winds with the tornado were about 90 mph. The tornado blew down a number of trees and two mobile homes sustained damage. The tornado was on the ground for about 0.7 of a mile before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Pearson, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
3:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down over southwest Cleburne County about 2 miles east-northeast of Quitman. Most of the damage that occurred were a number of trees that were blown down and large limbs snapped off quite a few other trees. Several homes sustained roof damage due to falling trees and shingles torn off. The tornado dissipated about 1.7 miles southwest of Heber Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Quitman, AR
F2 category
May 4, 2003
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved out of Faulkner County and into Cleburne County about 2.5 miles southwest of Hopewell. The tornado destroyed a couple of barns and outbuildings. Several houses and mobile homes were also damaged. The tornado also destroyed a mobile home. The mobile home was thrown against an old milking barn, which was also destroyed. A travel trailer was overturned and the person inside suffered minor injuries. An old chicken house was also destroyed and a mobile home was damaged due to flying debris. There were dozens of trees knocked down. The tornado dissipated about 3.8 miles northeast of Hopewell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Hopewell, AR
F1 category
May 20, 2001
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado first touched down about 2 miles northeast of Quitman. Along the path of the tornado, a large metal barn was destroyed and another was badly damaged. Several other barns had portions of their tin roofs taken off. There were numerous trees blown down, along with some power lines and a couple of power poles. The worst damage appeared to be along Highway 16 just northwest of Highway 25 in the Pearson community. The tornado lifted one and a half miles east of Pearson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Quitman, AR
F1 category
Dec 16, 1977
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Apr 24, 1976
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Apr 30, 1970
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72131
Cleburne County · 11,625 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 72131 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,099
Households1,745
Housing units2,265
Income
Median household income$41,835
$100k+ households26.5%
$150k+ households6.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,568
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily54
Large multifamily30
Mobile homes600
Housing mix
Single-family share69.2%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share26.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,438
Renter-occupied307
Vacant units520
Home value & age
Median home value$162,800
Owner homes $300k+20.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1994
Older-home share27.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,707
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72131 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 33 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72131, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72131?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72131 is 1.75″. It was reported near Fairbanks, AR on April 23, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72131 — 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 72131 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72131 — 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 72131 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72131 — 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 72131 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72131 — 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 72131, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72131, 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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