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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72401 from April 19, 1973 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
122
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72401 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72401

50 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 22, 2024
5:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf Ball sized hail reported at Hobby Lobby in Jonesboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized along Needham St.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Greene County · 13,687 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail about 10 miles WSW of Paragould.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Walcott, AR
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
5:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2022
9:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2020
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SIZED FROM QUARTER TO GOLF BALL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JONESBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2020
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2020
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JONESBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2018
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FALLING ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
11:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SAGE MEADOWS AREA OF NORTH JONESBORO HAD 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2017
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED ON NEELY ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
3:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL IN WEST JONESBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Jonesboro, 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 72401

122 reports
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59 mph
Sep 6, 2026
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: JBR ASOS Wind NNE 39 Gust to 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility lines down near the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Jonesboro, AR
64 mph
Apr 24, 2026
1:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KJBR Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
1:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down and a transformer exploded near Samantha Ave. and Highland Park Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof shingles torn off at Edgemont Circle in Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Jonesboro, AR
75 mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Jonesboro, AR
60 mph
Mar 7, 2026
2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report for REPORT SOURCE from 2 ENE Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2026
2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Mt. Carmel and Cornbread Corner off southwest Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2024
8:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Porch destroyed and metal building damaged on County Road 955.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Lake City, AR
70 mph
May 22, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KJBR Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and minor damage to some home and businesses across Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Oak Ave and Main St. Other reports of trees down in Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down off Gee street in Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Jonesboro, AR
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS report of gust of 51.0 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Jonesboro, AR
59 mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Jonesboro. Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Jonesboro. ASOS report of gust of 51.0 knots. Reports of trees and fences down across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Jonesboro, 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 72401

6 reports
UNK category
Dec 20, 2021
1:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Bay, AR
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
9:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TORNADO ON GROUND GOING THROUGH JONESBORO IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION OF TOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jonesboro, AR
UNK category
Jul 6, 2017
11:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF MILE SSE OF DOWNTOWN JONESBORO EARLY MONDAY MORNING. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PHOTOS SUPPORT A HIGHLY LOCALIZED AREA OF DAMAGE BETWEEN CITIZEN STREET AND THE INTERSECTION OF RAINS STREET AND E OAK AVENUE. AN APARTMENT COMPLEX SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE AND SEVERAL WINDOWS WERE ALSO BLOWN OUT. IN ADDITION...FENCE AND SIDING DEBRIS WERE LOFTED AND SCATTERED ABOUT THE AREA. THIS TORNADO WAS RATED EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Jonesboro, AR
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2007
5:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 2 miles east southeast of Nettleton, immediately west of Moore Road. The tornado resulted in significant damage to a large metal building at the Aramark complex located at 3320 Moore Road. Damage consisted of portions of the metal roof and wall panels being pulled from the building. Vehicles parked around the facility were also damaged. Some trailers at the facility were also blown over by the tornado. The tornado was short-lived as the path length was approximately 110 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Nettleton, AR
F0 category
May 27, 1997
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just north of Jonesboro causing minimal damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Jonesboro, AR
F2 category
Aug 13, 1978
5:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72401
Craighead County · 32,976 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 72401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population42,065
Households17,070
Housing units19,328
Income
Median household income$43,412
$100k+ households25.3%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,229
Attached single-family230
Small multifamily4,561
Large multifamily1,542
Mobile homes766
Housing mix
Single-family share63.3%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share31.6%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,966
Renter-occupied9,104
Vacant units2,258
Home value & age
Median home value$185,400
Owner homes $300k+19.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,159
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72401 have on record?

Our records show 50 hail, 122 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72401 is 1.75″. It was reported near Jonesboro, AR on May 22, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72401 — 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 72401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72401 — 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 72401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72401 — 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 72401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72401 — 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 72401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72401, 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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