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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72143

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72143 from May 26, 1955 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
108
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
5.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72143 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72143

72 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSE Armstrong Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Armstrong Springs, AR
2.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Sw Higginson, AR
1.50″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Searcy Municipal Airpor, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Searcy, AR
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Searcy, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Searcy, AR
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Searcy, AR
1.25″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Armstrong Springs, AR
1.25″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous report near Armstrong Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nw Kensett, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Searcy, AR
1.50″ hail
Jan 12, 2024
6:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Searcy, AR
1.50″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
4:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Searcy, AR
1.50″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
4:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Searcy, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
4:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Doniphan, AR
1.50″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
4:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Searcy, 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 72143

108 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a large tree blown down onto powerlines in Searcy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Searcy, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down onto a parked truck. No report of injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Floyd, AR
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were damaged and some metal sheeting panels were blown off a metal shop building. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Floyd, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2025
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Watched tree fall live at I-57 and Exit 42 (Main Street) via Arkansas Department of Transportation camera.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Searcy Municipal, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2025
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down near the town of Center Hill. Winds estimated by spotter of at least 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Center Hill, AR
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: **Delayed Report** Fire department and HAM radio reports of trees down along Gum Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Searcy Municipal, AR
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2024
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees down in Searcy... powerlines also reported down along with fence damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Searcy, AR
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media pictures relayed showing sizable tree limbs (3 to 6 inches in diameter) that were knocked down just northwest of Searcy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Armstrong Springs, AR
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
8:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines are down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Searcy, AR
60 mph
Jun 18, 2023
8:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mph wind gust reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Searcy, AR
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2023
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs blown down around Searcy.
NWS Wind Report Location: Searcy, AR
UNK mph
May 15, 2022
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF LARGE BRANCHES AND A TREE DOWN ON SUSAN DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Searcy, AR
UNK mph
May 15, 2022
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES EMAILED SHOWING MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AROUND CLOVERDALE BLVD. ONE TREE THAT FELL CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Searcy, AR
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2021
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN NORTH OF CENTER HILL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Center Hill, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
4:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHBOUND OUTSIDE LANE OF U.S. HWY 67.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morning Sun, 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 72143

19 reports
UNK category
May 2, 2017
5:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN WHITE COUNTY. A MOBILE HOME SHIFTED OFF ITS FOUNDATION...WITH SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. SEVERAL STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED...WITH DEBRIS LOFTED INTO TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Walker, AR
UNK category
Mar 2, 2017
1:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO WAS RATED EF2 WITH WINDS ESTIMATED AT 115 MPH. THE SURVEY IS STILL IN PROGRESS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Kensett, AR
UNK category
Mar 2, 2017
1:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** THIS TORNADO WAS RATED EF1 WITH WINDS ESTIMATED AT 110 MPH. THE TORNADO TRACKED 1.5 MILES... AND HAD A WIDTH OF 120 YARDS. THERE WERE FOUR INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Higginson, AR
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2014
7:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado struck the area around Center Hill. This was the second of five tornadoes produced by the same supercell thunderstorm. According to the American Red Cross, 4 houses and 11 mobile homes were destroyed, 4 mobile homes suffered major damage, 5 houses and 3 mobile homes had minor damage, and 2 houses and 3 mobile homes were affected. Numerous trees were blown down, and vehicles and outbuildings were destroyed. One person was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.67 SE Joy, AR
EF1 category
Apr 30, 2010
8:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the fourth of five tornadoes spawned by the same supercell thunderstorm. Roofs of residences and outbuildings were damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 S Kensett, AR
EF1 category
Mar 10, 2010
8:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reports indicated one home and two mobile homes were destroyed, three homes received major damage, and 16 homes received minor damage. Two chicken houses had roof damage. One business, which repaired cars and farm equipment, was destroyed. A fire station and church suffered damage. Trees and power lines were knocked down. Two people received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.59 SW Center Hill, AR
EF1 category
May 10, 2008
6:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Some trees were knocked down, one of which fell on a van.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 W Center Hill, AR
F2 category
Apr 2, 2006
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado was spawned in White County about 1.5 miles east-southeast of Armstrong Springs. The tornado destroyed two mobile homes, and several other mobile homes were damaged. A self storage warehouse was damaged as were three other businesses. Several dozen trees were uprooted, and power lines were downed. A number of vehicles were badly damaged as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Armstrong Spgs, AR
F2 category
Sep 24, 2005
6:33 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado was spawned on White County 5 miles to the southeast of Center Hill. The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Winds with the tornado were estimated to be about 155 mph. The tornado destroyed a house, welding shop and a mobile home. A church, as well as a number of other houses and mobile homes sustained heavy damage. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed along the path of the tornado. The tornado was on the ground close to 9 miles before lifting northwest of Center Hill.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Center Hill, AR
F2 category
May 16, 2003
3:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado was spawned roughly 1 mile west of Center Hill. The tornado moved northeast, with several large trees uprooted or snapped. There was damage to roofs of some structures, with barns and outbuildings damaged as well. The tornado dissipated about 4 miles northeast of Center Hill.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Center Hill, AR
F1 category
May 4, 2003
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down just to the northeast of Georgetown and moved across the White River. The only damage noted were several large trees that were knocked down. The tornado continued moving northeast into Woodruff County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Georgetown, AR
F1 category
Feb 24, 2001
4:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was spawned in central White County just southwest of Higginson. The tornado moved quickly northeast, and damaged the roofs at a few homes in Higginson. The tornado also overturned a travel trailer in town. Farther northeast, the tornado heavily damaged a restaurant in Kensett, with roof damage at a local car wash and at the post office. Trees and power lines were also downed. The tornado travelled about 3.5 miles before dissipating just north of Kensett.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Higginson, AR
F1 category
Jan 21, 1999
6:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Wilburn, AR
F1 category
Jan 21, 1999
6:54 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Sidon, AR
F0 category
Jun 4, 1989
4:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72143
White County · 21,864 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 72143 area census snapshot

People & households
Population35,523
Households13,053
Housing units14,948
Income
Median household income$55,522
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,039
Attached single-family322
Small multifamily1,494
Large multifamily1,589
Mobile homes1,438
Housing mix
Single-family share67.2%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share20.6%
Mobile-home share9.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,351
Renter-occupied4,702
Vacant units1,895
Home value & age
Median home value$176,900
Owner homes $300k+16.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1992
Older-home share31.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,211
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72143 have on record?

Our records show 72 hail, 108 wind, and 19 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72143, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72143?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72143 is 5.00″. It was reported near Albion, AR on April 2, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72143 — 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 72143 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72143 — 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 72143 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72143 — 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 72143 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72143 — 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 72143, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72143, 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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