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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72501

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72501 from November 15, 1955 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
109
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72501 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72501

80 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2026
10:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3E Batesville, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Southside, AR
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2022
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Southside, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
6:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS FALLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huff, AR
1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2019
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Batesville, AR
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2019
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salado, AR
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2019
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Salado, AR
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2019
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Batesville, AR
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Cushman, AR
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2019
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Huff, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Salado, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2017
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bethesda, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2016
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL SOUTH OF BATESVILLE. WIND GUSTS WERE ALSO ESTIMATED TO BE NEAR 60 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Batesville, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Batesville, AR
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2014
4:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Desha, 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 72501

109 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An oak tree was uprooted and fell on a house. The roof sustained structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Balch Addition, AR
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2026
1:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported to be blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Wolford Addition, AR
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles reported snaped on the southern side of Batesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Batesville, AR
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of multiple large trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Wolford Addition, AR
63 mph
Jul 18, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MEASURED WIND GUST OF 63 MPH NORTHWEST OF OIL TROUGH... AR. THIS IS A CORRECTION TO THE PREVIOUS STORM REPORT THAT WAS SENT AND DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT MAGNITUDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Newark, AR
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS SNAPPED A COUPLE FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesville, AR
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2022
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS STATE HIGHWAY 25. TIME IS BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sharp, AR
UNK mph
Feb 22, 2022
10:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN BATESVILLE... AR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesville, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON HWY 394 BLOCKING THE WEST BOUND LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Quail Valley, AR
59 mph
Apr 29, 2020
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesville, AR
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2019
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG WITH SOME DAMAGE TO HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorefield, AR
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
2:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN... AND ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED IN TOWN. THE REPORT WAS RELAYED VIA NEWPORT ASP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesville, AR
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2018
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE REPORTED BLOWN DOWN ALONG CAMP TAHKODAH RD BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southside, AR
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2018
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS OF A FEW SMALL TREES BLOWN DOWN IN BATESVILLE. ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 50 TO 55 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesville, AR
58 mph
Mar 10, 2017
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Bethesda, 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 72501

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Arkansas State Police confirm damage on Claxton Loop in Cushman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cushman, AR
EF1 category
Jun 6, 2014
1:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado began on the north side of Batesville adjacent to U.S. 167, then moved to the northeast. At a motel, part of the roof was taken off the lobby entrance and a couple of windows were blown out. A company selling flooring materials had a wall caved in and part of the roof taken off. At a childcare center, windows were blown out, part of the roof was taken off, and cars were tossed around in the parking lot, causing minor injuries to two people. A small business had a window blown out of its building and cars in the parking lot also lost some windows. In addition, trees, power lines, and cable lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.4 NNE Batesville, AR
F0 category
May 9, 2000
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado affected areas near Newark in Independence County. The tornado ripped the roof off of a mobile home and blew out a few windows. A house nearby also had some windows blown out. A large tree fell on another house, but caused only minor damage to the roof. A few trees and power lines were blown down, and some roof shingles were removed from a couple of homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Newark, AR
F0 category
Mar 1, 1997
4:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Bethesda, AR
F1 category
Dec 2, 1982
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
Apr 19, 1973
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Apr 30, 1970
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Sep 21, 1965
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
May 8, 1961
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Mar 14, 1959
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
Nov 15, 1955
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72501
Independence County · 11,394 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 72501 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,988
Households9,785
Housing units11,246
Income
Median household income$53,796
$100k+ households30.1%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,070
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily801
Large multifamily540
Mobile homes1,814
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share0.0%
Multifamily share11.9%
Mobile-home share16.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,167
Renter-occupied3,618
Vacant units1,461
Home value & age
Median home value$129,900
Owner homes $300k+12.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1985
Older-home share41.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,089
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72501 have on record?

Our records show 80 hail, 109 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72501, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72501?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72501 is 2.00″. It was reported near Salado, AR on May 16, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72501 — 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 72501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72501 — 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 72501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72501 — 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 72501 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72501 — 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 72501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72501, 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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