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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Forrest City, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forrest City, AR from May 17, 1957 through May 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forrest City, AR · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forrest City, AR

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Forrest City, AR
2.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near the Fairgrounds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Forrest City, AR
2.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several car windows smashed by large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
2.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
2.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball sized hail in the 100 block of Washington Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
2.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Forrest City, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
4:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 SW Forrest City, AR
2.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forrest City, AR
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2010
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Forrest City, AR
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
3:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forrest City, AR
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
1:40 AM CST
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
1:20 AM CST
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2002
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, AR
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2001
4:20 AM CST
Hail report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, AR

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2025
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down south side of Forrest City. Several power poles down. Church sustained roof damage and a metal building sustained significant damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2025
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles snapped along Yocona Rd near SFC 808 Road. Center pivot overturned... minor tree and roof damage. Estimated wind speeds 80-90 mph in rear flank downdraft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTILITY POLE KNOCKED DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH OF FORREST CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS TOWN WITH A WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE. ADDITIONAL TREES DOWN ON HOUSES ACROSS THE CITY AND ONE TRAILER NORTH OF TOWN.APPEARS THE WORST DAMAGE WENT DOWN HIGHWAY 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO WAFFLE HOUSE AND TWO OVERTURNED SEMI-TRAILERS OFF I-40 AND HIGHWAY 1 EXIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOUSE COLLAPSED WITH PRELIMINARY REPORTS OF PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE. LIKELY HIGH WINDS TOOK ROOF OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2017
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HWY 311
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Forrest City, AR
UNK mph
May 10, 2016
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS COUNTY ROAD 320 IN NEWCASTLE. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Castle, AR
58 mph
Oct 13, 2014
11:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds blew a roof off a classroom building onto a nearby roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forrest City, AR
58 mph
Feb 24, 2011
6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds propelled tree branches through the roof of a home in Forrest City and another home in Madison. Power poles were knocked down in Forrest City as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.31 SW Forrest City, AR
58 mph
Jun 14, 2009
5:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds produced major damage to a mobile home near Forrest City. In addition, several outbuildings received minor damage as well as a church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.75 S Rosine, AR
58 mph
Jul 9, 2008
12:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines across St. Francis County.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forrest City, AR
64 mph
Mar 18, 2008
10:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof and carport of a house located on Red Haven Drive in Forrest City were damaged by straight line winds. Numerous power lines were knocked down across the city as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 SW Forrest City, AR
58 mph
Jul 4, 2005
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees and power poles were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Forrest City, AR
58 mph
Aug 20, 2003
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some tree limbs and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, AR

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 27, 2020
11:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 70 APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF FORREST CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Forrest City, AR
F2 category
Apr 2, 1982
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
Sep 14, 1977
12:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
Jun 6, 1974
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0 category
Jul 26, 1971
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · 6,463 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

Forrest City, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,826
Households3,882
Housing units4,584
Income
Median household income$33,522
$100k+ households17%
$150k+ households2.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,899
Attached single-family42
Small multifamily1,334
Large multifamily147
Mobile homes162
Housing mix
Single-family share63.2%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share32.3%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,477
Renter-occupied2,405
Vacant units702
Home value & age
Median home value$87,800
Owner homes $300k+3.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,187
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 51 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Forrest City, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forrest City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forrest City, AR is 2.75″. It was reported near Forrest City, AR on April 3, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forrest City — 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 Forrest City address?

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