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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 72948

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 72948 from July 25, 1977 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 72948 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 72948 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 72948

18 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 12, 2011
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
7:14 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .27 ESE Natural Dam, AR
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2010
7:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Natural Dam, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2010
3:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Southside, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
10:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Leecreek, AR
1.00″ hail
Feb 10, 2009
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2008
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Natural Dam, AR
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2008
9:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSE Southside, AR
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2008
7:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSE Southside, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2006
7:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Natural Dam, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2006
5:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Davidson, AR
0.88″ hail
Nov 27, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Natural Dam, AR
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2004
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Side, AR
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2003
6:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Natural Dam, AR
1.00″ hail
May 22, 1999
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Natural Dam, 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 72948

26 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power out and trees down in Natural Dam from the public on the Crawford County emergency management social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Natural Dam, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2017
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN AND SOME BUILDING DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Natural Dam, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2017
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... ONE BLOCKING HIGHWAY 59. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Natural Dam, AR
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ON A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Natural Dam, AR
60 mph
Aug 4, 2013
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs, blocking the roadway north of Natural Dam.
NWS Wind Report Location: .41 NE Natural Dam, AR
81 mph
Jun 1, 2013
12:07 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds, partially blocking Highway 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
75 mph
May 20, 2013
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
60 mph
Aug 12, 2012
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few large tree limbs and one dead tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Natural Dam, AR
60 mph
Jun 4, 2012
2:36 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: .32 ESE Natural Dam, AR
75 mph
Aug 20, 2011
4:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down the steeple of a local church. Numerous large tree limbs were also blown down by the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
60 mph
May 24, 2011
11:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph were estimated by emergency management personnel.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
60 mph
May 11, 2011
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
64 mph
May 13, 2010
12:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees just southeast of the Davidson community, along Highway 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Natural Dam, AR
70 mph
Jul 21, 2009
4:47 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few large trees. The trees blocked Highway 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, AR
60 mph
Jun 14, 2009
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Natural Dam, 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 72948

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 29, 2017
9:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO UPROOTED TREES...SNAPPED LARGE TREE LIMBS...AND DESTROYED AN OUTBUILDING ON HIGHWAY 59 NORTHWEST OF NATURAL DAM. THE TORNADO MOVE NORTHEAST AND PRODUCED SIMILAR TREE DAMAGE AS IT CROSSED LIBERTY ROAD. BASED ON THE ASSESSED DAMAGE...MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND WAS 90 TO 100 MPH. RATING WILL BE EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Natural Dam, AR
F1 category
May 27, 2000
2:26 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72948
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado affected areas between South Side and Salado in Independence County. The tornado downed many large trees, with several homes and mobile homes sustaining roof damage from falling trees. Sheds and small shop buildings were overturned...and a carport collapsed onto a car. Power lines were also knocked down, and a scoreboard at a local high school was twisted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW South Side, AR
F3 category
May 4, 1999
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72948
Washington County · 64,515 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A significant long-track tornado first touched down 4 miles west of Short, OK, and tracked 39 miles to a point about 7 miles southwest of Fayetteville, AR. Along the way, this tornado passed through portions of four counties but mainly affected sparsely-populated areas. It reached its peak strength as an F3 tornado in extreme southeast Adair County, OK, but mainly caused F2 damage in Washington County, AR. Fortunately, this tornado lifted before it reached heavily-populated Fayetteville. The tornado's first real property damage took place at a property between the Hogeye and Strickland communities, where the tornado peeled off the roof to a home, shattered windows, uprooted trees, destroyed two barns, and wiped a porch off of its stone foundation. Numerous trees were blown down along County Roads 212 and 214. Only a few miles away in the Cove Creek community, south of Prarie Grove, the tornado blew off a home's roof, demolished an enclosed garage, and destroyed a barn. A flagpole was bent almost in half, and a road sign ended up wrapped around a mailbox. The tornado uprooted a 200-year old walnut tree which then fell onto a pickup truck. About a half-dozen other oak and cedar trees on one property dating back at least 150 years were snapped or uprooted. The Washington County Judge's Office supplied a picture of a church near Cove Creek that was moved off of its foundation. Several poultry buildings along the tornado's path were also damaged.The property damage listed in this entry is for just that damage sustained in Washington County, while the F-rating reflects the tornado's peak strength in Adair County, OK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Odell, AR
F3 category
May 4, 1999
12:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A significant long-track tornado first developed 4 miles west of Short, OK, moving northeast to about 7 miles southwest of Fayetteville, AR. This tornado reached its peak strength as an F3 tornado as it clipped extreme southeast Adair County, OK. This tornado then clipped extreme northwest Crawford County, passing through an unpopulated, forested area in the Ozark National Forest. An aerial survey by NWS personnel just west of the Oklahoma/Arkansas state line west of Natural Dam revealed that every tree in a hardwood forest was completely leveled. Property damage listed with this entry reflects tree damage sustained in Crawford County, while the F-rating reflects the tornado's peak strength in Adair County, OK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Natural Dam, AR
F1 category
Apr 22, 1996
1:08 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Natural Dam, AR
F1 category
Mar 15, 1984
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 72948
Crawford County · 19,037 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 72948 area census snapshot

People & households
Population372
Households179
Housing units179
Income
Median household income$59,813
$100k+ households18.4%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached138
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share77.1%
Attached-home share8.4%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied179
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$212,000
Owner homes $300k+17.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.4%
Owner homes $750k+8.4%
Median year built2002
Older-home share--
Vehicle context
Households with cars179
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 72948 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 26 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 72948, 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 72948?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 72948 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Natural Dam, AR on May 12, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 72948 — 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 72948 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 72948 — 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 72948 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 72948 — 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 72948 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 72948 — 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 72948, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 72948, 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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