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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72479

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72479 from March 11, 1968 through June 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72479 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72479

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2025
5:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Weiner, AR
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2024
6:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weiner, AR
1.25″ hail
Oct 16, 2022
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN WEINER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weiner, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2018
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL WAS SPOTTED 3 MILES NORTH OF WEINER IN POINSETT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Weiner, AR
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2018
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Greenfield, AR
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2018
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN WALDENBURG ARKANSAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waldenburg, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
9:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Weiner, AR
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
8:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell on County Road 204 just south of Otwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Otwell, AR
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2008
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 NE Brainard, AR
0.75″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
8:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Weiner, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2006
6:27 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waldenburg, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2005
7:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weiner, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2005
2:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several vehicles were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weiner, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waldenburg, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2002
4:49 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Weiner, 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 72479

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down at intersection of Highway 49 and Raybourn Road. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Weiner, AR
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2023
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CARPORT BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Weiner, AR
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2022
9:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A FERTLIZER BUSINESS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.4 Nne Weiner, AR
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTILITY POLE DOWN ALONG COUNTRY ROAD 452 NEAR OTWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Greenfield, AR
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL SHED DESTROYED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PITTS ROAD AND LONG CREEK LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Weiner, AR
69 mph
May 4, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Waldenburg, AR
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2020
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOMES DAMAGED AND VEHICLES OVERTURNED IN CLAYPOOL AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Weiner, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
3:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Jackson County · 5,565 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN AROUND THE AREA. A SHED COMPLETELY DESTROYED...SHINGLES PEELED OFF OF A ROOF...AND A METAL ROOF OF A FARM SHOP WAS REMOVED. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Waldenburg, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND PWER LINES DOWN JUST WEST OF WALDENBURG
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Waldenburg, AR
UNK mph
May 2, 2017
6:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. DEBRIS IN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weiner, AR
59 mph
Mar 2, 2017
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED ON A WEATHER STATION
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Weiner, AR
58 mph
Jul 23, 2014
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked a large limb down onto a shed and destroyed it near Weiner.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Weiner, AR
58 mph
Jun 27, 2013
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down six power poles and tore the roof off a Co-Op building in Waldenburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: .23 WSW Waldenburg, AR
58 mph
Jun 5, 2013
5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds snapped power poles northwest and southeast of Waldenburg. In the town of Waldenburg, one power line plus several billboard and business signs were knocked down. The roof off of several buildings (warehouse style) at the Farmer's Supply fertilizer plant were ripped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 W Waldenburg, AR
58 mph
Jan 29, 2013
9:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds downed power lines and power poles blocking Highway 14 west of Harrisburg. Power lines were also knocked down a couple miles northwest of Greenfield. Some roofs were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Harrisburg, 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 72479

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
5:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado affected areas from County Road 17 and Highway 214 West to the northwest of Weiner.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Weiner, AR
UNK category
Dec 20, 2021
12:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. CONE TORNADO PASSED JUST NORTH OF WEINER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Weiner, AR
UNK category
Apr 9, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED BETWEEN WEINER AND GREENFIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Weiner, AR
EF0 category
Oct 2, 2014
8:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado damaged a rice field. The tornado crossed a road into another field with no crops and then lifted. Peak winds were estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 SSW Weiner Muni Arpt, AR
F0 category
Jan 17, 1999
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started just west of Weiner and tracked northeast staying north of Weiner. Several trees and power poles were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Weiner, AR
F0 category
Mar 30, 1993
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small F0 tornado touched down briefly in an open field. The tornado went up and down several times. Very little damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Waldenburg, AR
F0 category
Apr 3, 1984
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Dec 24, 1982
6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F4 category
May 26, 1973
11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F4 category
May 26, 1973
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72479
Poinsett County · 7,815 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 72479 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,017
Households398
Housing units632
Income
Median household income$53,000
$100k+ households26.6%
$150k+ households2.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached535
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily27
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes60
Housing mix
Single-family share84.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.3%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied313
Renter-occupied85
Vacant units234
Home value & age
Median home value$84,800
Owner homes $300k+5.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share66.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars396
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72479 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 34 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72479, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72479?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72479 is 2.75″. It was reported near Grubbs, AR on January 17, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72479 — 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 72479 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72479 — 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 72479 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72479 — 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 72479 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72479 — 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 72479, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72479, 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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