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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72556

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72556 from February 14, 1956 through June 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72556 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72556

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
7:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail reported at Izard County Sheriff Dept.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Melbourne, AR
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2020
6:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN MELBOURNE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2020
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL FELL BETWEEN MOUNT PLEASANT AND MELBOURNE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Stella, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
9:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Sylamore Bike Tra, AR
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2009
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: ESE Melbourne, AR
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2009
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: ESE Melbourne, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2006
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2004
10:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2004
3:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Guion, AR
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2004
1:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2003
2:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
4:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melbourne, AR
2.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boswell, 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 72556

43 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Melbourne, AR
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
6:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON A HOUSE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT STRUCTUAL DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Melbourne, AR
60 mph
Jul 20, 2018
1:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mount Pleasant, AR
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
1:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON WEST ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mount Pleasant, AR
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON PINE ST. IN MELBOURNE. TREES KNOCKED DOWN POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Melbourne, AR
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME WAS REPORTED IN MELBOURNE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Melbourne, AR
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE AT A MANUFACTURING PLANT. SEVERAL LARGE SECTIONS OF ROOFING MATERIAL WERE BLOWN OFF...CAUSING DAMAGE TO SOME OF THE A/C UNITS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Melbourne, AR
64 mph
Jul 8, 2012
1:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were snapped off, there was minor roof damage to several houses, and lawn furniture was thrown around 300 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Twin Creek, AR
60 mph
Aug 7, 2011
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees and a power line were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Melbourne, AR
64 mph
Apr 4, 2011
6:21 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of the roof of a house was torn off, allowing water to run inside and ruin many of the furnishings in the house. The roof was also taken off of a pole barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Melbourne, AR
60 mph
Jul 11, 2010
9:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.65 ESE Melbourne, AR
58 mph
Dec 27, 2008
2:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were down on Arkansas Highway 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 S Melbourne, AR
58 mph
Apr 24, 2007
9:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Local Coordinator reported there were trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Melbourne, AR
58 mph
Apr 24, 2007
9:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.31 ESE Melbourne, AR
58 mph
Mar 9, 2006
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were downed and shingles were removed from several roofs about 4 miles southwest of Melbourne.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Melbourne, 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 72556

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 13, 2022
1:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 5 INJ *** THIS TORNADO STARTED IN CENTRAL IZARD COUNTY... JUST SOUTHEAST OF MELBOURNE... AND TRACKED NORTHEAST FOR 11 MILES... CROSSING INTO WESTERN SHARP COUNTY... AND DISSIPATING NORTHWEST OF EVENING SHADE. THERE WAS MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE. SEVERAL HOMES IN AND AROUND SAGE HAD ROOF DAMAGE... WITH A FEW BARNS AND SHEDS HEAVILY DAMAGED. THE WORST DAMAGE WAS 0.5 MILE EAST OF SAGE... WITH NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED AND A HORSE BARN DESTROYED. FARTHER NORTHEAST... A MOBILE HOME WAS ROLLED... AND A PERSON WAS INJURED. A MODULAR HOME
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Sage, AR
EF2 category
Apr 10, 2013
4:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado caused damage along the White River and just a couple of blocks on land adjacent to the river. It was apparent that a portion of this tornado was a waterspout in the river. A log house and its adjacent garage were destroyed. The house had its roof and part of its back wall torn off, and the structure was shifted on its foundation. Several other houses were damaged, primarily on their roofs. One house had a covered porch torn off and another had a tree fall against it. A four-slip boat dock was overturned on the White River and two boats were sunk. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.03 WNW Mt Olive, AR
EF0 category
Sep 2, 2008
4:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was spawned by Tropical Depression Gustav. A mobile home had damage to its roof, the porch roof and the underpinning were torn off, and the carport sailed up a hill and became stuck in a fence. A storm door was torn off a house, as were a few pieces of siding. A carport and trampoline at a house were destroyed. A few large limbs were torn off trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .51 N Gid, AR
F1 category
May 24, 2000
9:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved from eastern Stone County into western Izard County...mainly affecting areas near Boswell. The tornado mainly caused tree damage before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Boswell, AR
F1 category
May 24, 2000
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Stone County · 5,076 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado affected areas about 3 to 4 miles east of Optimus in Stone County...mainly in the Boswell Access Area of the White River. The tornado mostly caused tree damage before moving into Izard County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Optimus, AR
F3 category
Mar 5, 1996
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Melbourne, AR
F0 category
Sep 1, 1989
2:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
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
Dec 3, 1982
10:28 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Feb 14, 1956
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72556
Izard County · 5,442 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 72556 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,846
Households1,328
Housing units1,850
Income
Median household income$46,452
$100k+ households20.0%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,529
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily156
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes141
Housing mix
Single-family share82.7%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share8.7%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied835
Renter-occupied493
Vacant units522
Home value & age
Median home value$173,600
Owner homes $300k+13.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1986
Older-home share38.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,182
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72556 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 43 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72556, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72556?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72556 is 2.75″. It was reported near Boswell, AR on April 24, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72556 — 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 72556 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72556 — 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 72556 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72556 — 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 72556 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72556 — 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 72556, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72556, 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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