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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72802

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72802 from April 23, 1957 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
71
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72802 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72802

33 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
4:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Russellville Regi, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Worthen, AR
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2022
6:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF SEVERAL GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL STONES ON MARINA RD NEAR LAKE DARDANELLE SP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Norristown, AR
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2022
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: London, AR
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: London, AR
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2022
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORT WAS RECEIVED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Russellville, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
1:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell 5 miles northwest of Atkins.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.57 SE Gum Log, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2014
1:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mill Creek, AR
2.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2012
5:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to baseball size hail fell, breaking car windows and damaging shingles on roofs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Dover, AR
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE London, AR
2.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KARK-TV relayed a viewer report of baseball sized hail. The viewer had a picture of the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Dardanelle, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2008
8:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Dardanelle, AR
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2006
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Russellville, AR
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2001
8:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE London, AR
1.75″ hail
May 22, 1999
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72802
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dardanelle, 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 72802

71 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shiloh, AR
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple power lines down in Russellville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Russellville Regi, AR
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across Russellville in addition to London and north of London.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Mill Creek, AR
63 mph
Apr 30, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russellville Regional A, AR
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Shiloh, AR
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines reported down on 6th street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Russellville Regio, AR
71 mph
Jun 18, 2023
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PWS near Dardanelle L/D measured a 71 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dardanelle, AR
63 mph
Jun 18, 2023
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russellville Regional A, AR
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 NE RUSSELLVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT. LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN... ROOTS PULLED FROM GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Russellville Regio, AR
60 mph
Apr 15, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russellville Regional A, AR
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN OVER POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Norristown, AR
UNK mph
Feb 22, 2022
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Russellville, AR
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2021
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT. POWERLINES WERE BLOWN DOWN. A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A CHICKEN HOUSE. SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Moreland, AR
UNK mph
May 27, 2020
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A STORM SPOTTER REPORTED SHINGLES BLOWN OFF HIS ROOF IN LONDON... AR.
NWS Wind Report Location: London, AR
UNK mph
May 21, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: **THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT** AFTER CAREFUL REVIEW OF VIDEO DATA FROM SOCIAL MEDIA... EYEWITNESS REPORTS... AND REPORTED LIGHT DAMAGE ON THE SHORE OF LAKE DARDANELLE... WEST OF RUSSELLVILLE... IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A GUSTNADO MOVED OVER THE LAKE AND CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES ALONG THE LAKE SHORE. VIDEO DETAILS SHOW A CIRCULATION OVER THE LAKE NOT CONNECTED TO A THUNDERSTORM UPDRAFT. SOME SHINGLES WERE BLOWN OFF OF AN OUTBUILDING AND SOME TREE LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG THE SHORELINE. ESTIM
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Ouitaville, 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 72802

7 reports
EF1 category
May 8, 2014
7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado destroyed a chicken house, which had no chickens in it. Two other chicken houses had minor damage. A mobile home was overturned. Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 SE Taral, AR
EF2 category
Jan 8, 2008
8:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in central Pope County and tracked to the northeast. The Pope County Office of Emergency Management reported that 42 residential structures were affected. Of these, seven were destroyed, six had minor damage, and the rest had moderate to heavy damage. In addition, six chicken houses, two barns, and a number of outbuildings were destroyed, a travel trailer and motor home were overturned, and hundreds of trees were blown down. A 61 year-old man was killed and his wife was injured when their double-wide mobile home was destroyed on Simba Road, about 1.4 miles south-southeast of Appleton. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared Pope County a state disaster area. The tornado continued into Conway County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 SSW Moreland, AR
F2 category
Jan 12, 2006
10:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved out of Yell County and into Pope County about 5.3 miles south of Russellville. Winds were estimated around 140 mph. The tornado downed a number of trees and power lines. Several houses sustained roof damage. The tornado dissipated roughly 5.5 miles south-southeast of Russellville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Russellville, AR
F1 category
Mar 1, 1997
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Oak Grove, AR
F2 category
Feb 22, 1975
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Sep 4, 1970
12:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Apr 23, 1957
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72802
Pope County · 19,680 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 72802 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,104
Households8,943
Housing units9,687
Income
Median household income$61,664
$100k+ households36.3%
$150k+ households15.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,631
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily492
Large multifamily209
Mobile homes1,198
Housing mix
Single-family share78.8%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share12.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,994
Renter-occupied1,949
Vacant units744
Home value & age
Median home value$196,100
Owner homes $300k+20.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1991
Older-home share26.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,698
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72802 have on record?

Our records show 33 hail, 71 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72802, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72802?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72802 is 2.75″. It was reported near Dover, AR on September 7, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72802 — 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 72802 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72802 — 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 72802 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72802 — 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 72802 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72802 — 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 72802, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72802, 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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