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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bismarck, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bismarck, AR from January 22, 1957 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71929 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bismarck, AR · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bismarck, AR

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media shared a picture of at least tennis ball sized hail near Point Cedar. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Point Cedar, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2022
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bismarck, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
11:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bismarck, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bismarck, AR
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2020
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bismarck, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2020
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IN ADDITION TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL... OBSERVER REPORTED ONE INCH OF RAIN IN 45 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bismarck, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2014
4:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Oma, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2014
4:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Oma, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2014
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bismarck, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
8:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bismarck, AR
1.50″ hail
Nov 5, 2012
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from .50 inch to 1.50 inches in diameter fell in the Bismarck area. The hail covered the ground in some places.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bismarck, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Point Cedar, AR
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2011
4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 E Duffie, AR
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 NNE Duffie, AR
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 S Duffie, 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 Bismarck, AR

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bismarck FD were dispatched due to trees and powerlines down near Tomahawk Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down across Highway 70 near Bonnerdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Bonnerdale, AR
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines are down with a few homes damaged in Bismarck. Trees were also reported down across Hwy 128 near Caney.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weather observer reported multiple trees down between Bismarck and Deroche especially on highway 84. There are reportedly trees on some homes as well. The observer noted he measured 50 mph winds on his weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W De Roche, AR
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W De Roche - Corrected for time. A weather observer reported multiple trees down between Bismarck and Deroche especially on highway 84. There are reportedly trees on some homes as well. The observer noted he measured 50 mph winds on his weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W De Roche, AR
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2022
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: **DELAYED REPORT** THE PRESS BOX WAS BLOWN OFF OF THE BLEACHERS AT THE BISKMARCK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO A GAS STATION AWNING OFF HWY 84 AND HWY 7. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2022
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE THE SOUTHERN BANCORP BUILDING IN BISMARCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER CALLED TO SAY MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS HOT SPRING COUNTY... AR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2019
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2019
6:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF HIGHWAY 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Oct 21, 2019
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AT HIGHWAY 84 AND RAINBOW ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lambert, AR
UNK mph
May 18, 2019
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS HWY 7 NEAR BISMARCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
May 18, 2019
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN SOUTH OF BISMARCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Bismarck, AR
UNK mph
Feb 24, 2018
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN BISMARK. ROAD ALSO REPORTED TO BE WASHED OUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 7 AND 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, AR
70 mph
Jul 14, 2016
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD DAMAGE. AT LEAST 3 LARGE OAK TREES DOWN. TWO OUTBUILDINGS DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bismarck, 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 Bismarck, AR

14 reports
UNK category
Oct 18, 2025
8:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of a tornado on the ground at Highway 128 and Hickory Grove in New DeRoche area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bismarck, AR
UNK category
Oct 18, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree damage was reported along Sycamore Road and around the Lucky Pine area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Degray Lake State, AR
UNK category
May 21, 2025
7:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: House shifted off foundation... but still mostly in tact. Additionally numerous trees uprooted and snapped along the path. Preliminarily rated at EF1 with maximum estimated winds of 110mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Degray Lake State P, AR
EF1 category
May 30, 2013
2:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Montgomery County 4.2 miles east-northeast of Welsh and entered Hot Spring County 1.6 miles west of Bonnerdale. In Hot Spring County, trees were uprooted. This is the fourth segment of a four-segment tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 W Bonnerdale, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
3:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of Montgomery County east-northeast of Welsh and entered Hot Spring County west-southwest of Bonnerdale. In Hot Spring County, the tornado blew down trees and damaged outbuildings. The tornado exited Hot Spring County north-northwest of Bonnerdale and entered Garland County south-southwest of Meyers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.68 WSW Bonnerdale, AR
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2008
9:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado knocked down dozens of trees and damaged the roof of one house. Most of the damage was confined to a valley area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 NNE Lambert, AR
F2 category
Nov 27, 2005
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado was spawned in western Hot Spring County around 3 miles southeast of Bonnerdale and tracked quickly to the northeast. The tornado caused mainly tree and power line damage before moving into southwestern Garland County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bonnerdale, AR
F0 category
Dec 18, 2002
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly 1 mile northwest of Point Cedar. Damage was limited to some trees being blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Point Cedar, AR
F2 category
Nov 15, 1988
8:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
May 14, 1983
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Mar 29, 1976
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
May 1, 1967
7:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Nov 17, 1958
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Jan 22, 1957
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bismarck, AR
Hot Spring County · 10,116 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 · City

Bismarck, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population61
Households31
Housing units31
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached10
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes21
Housing mix
Single-family share32.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share67.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21
Renter-occupied10
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built--
Older-home share32.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars31
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 58 hail, 75 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Bismarck, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bismarck?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bismarck, AR is 4.50″. It was reported near Bismarck, AR on March 29, 1976.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bismarck — 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 Bismarck address?

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