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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72928

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72928 from July 9, 1964 through June 18, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72928 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72928

9 reports
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2.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2022
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF BASEBALL SIZED HAIL IN BRANCH RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branch, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2022
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. REPORT FROM BRANCH FD ON HIGHWAY 22 AT THE FRANKLIN/LOGAN COUNTY LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Branch, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2018
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branch, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2018
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branch, AR
0.88″ hail
Dec 19, 2012
10:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .46 NNW Branch, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 9, 2007
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Branch, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2004
4:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branch, AR
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2001
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branch, AR
0.75″ hail
May 17, 1999
2:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branch, 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 72928

12 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Franklin county EM reports extensive damage approximately a mile north of Branch. Four poultry houses destroyed. Large trees down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Branch, AR
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to a residence from a downed tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Branch, AR
UNK mph
May 18, 2019
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND OUTBUILDING DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Branch, AR
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGED MOBILE HOME WITH MISSING ROOF AND INSULATION SCATTERED ABOUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Branch, AR
64 mph
Jul 10, 2014
11:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Branch, AR
70 mph
Jun 1, 2008
11:41 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour rolled over a mobile home. The occupant was injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Branch, AR
70 mph
Mar 18, 2008
10:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree. The tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Branch, AR
70 mph
May 16, 2003
3:51 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Branch, AR
70 mph
Aug 25, 2002
2:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Branch, AR
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2000
9:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew tree down onto Highway 22.
NWS Wind Report Location: Branch, AR
60 mph
Jun 10, 1998
8:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Branch, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 1987
12:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 72928

6 reports
UNK category
Nov 8, 2022
1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED A COUPLE HOMES... DESTROYED SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS... AND UPROOTED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Peter Pender, AR
EF1 category
May 24, 2011
10:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72928
Logan County · 8,081 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the second segment of a six-segment tornado. (The first, third, and fifth segments occurred in Franklin County in the Tulsa County Warning Area.) The tornado moved out of Franklin County east-northeast of Branch and entered Logan County 2.17 miles west-northwest of Ratcliff. The tornado clipped a small corner of Logan County, snapping and uprooting trees. The tornado then exited Logan County 1.86 miles northwest of Ratcliff and moved back into Franklin County south-southeast of Peter Pender.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 WNW Ratcliff, AR
EF1 category
May 24, 2011
10:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the first of six segments of this tornado. The tornado developed just east of Highway 41 south of Branch where it snapped large tree limbs and caused minor damage to a home. The tornado moved northeast damaging at least one mobile home, snapping power poles, and snapping or uprooting large trees. Maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado based on this damage was about 105 mph. The tornado continued into Logan County, Arkansas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 S Branch, AR
F1 category
Nov 23, 2001
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down 8 miles southwest of Denning and lifted just southwest of Denning. Along its path it damaged several barns and one house. The house was near Etna and it suffered roof damage and structural damage. The tornado briefly exited Franklin County as it crossed a corner of Logan County (see NWS Little Rock's report) and then returned into Franklin County after crossing the Arkansas River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Denning, AR
F0 category
May 20, 2001
7:51 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F0 tornado briefly touched down four miles south of Branch. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Branch, AR
F1 category
Jul 9, 1964
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72928
Franklin County · 5,799 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 72928 area census snapshot

People & households
Population660
Households314
Housing units333
Income
Median household income$29,545
$100k+ households10.5%
$150k+ households1.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached297
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes36
Housing mix
Single-family share89.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share10.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied266
Renter-occupied48
Vacant units19
Home value & age
Median home value$112,200
Owner homes $300k+4.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars287
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72928 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 12 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72928, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 72928?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72928 is 2.75″. It was reported near Branch, AR on April 11, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72928 — 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 72928 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72928 — 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 72928 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72928 — 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 72928 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72928 — 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 72928, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72928, 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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