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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Natural Steps, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Natural Steps, AR from August 26, 1963 through April 5, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Natural Steps, AR · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 5, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Natural Steps, AR

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 25, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Shady Grove, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Shady Grove, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2022
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: **DELAYED** SEVERAL SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOS OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL FALLING BETWEEN FERNDALE AND PARON NEAR THE PULASKI/SALINE CO LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Ferndale, AR
1.00″ hail
Feb 7, 2017
9:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Shady Grove, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
6:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Ferndale, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
4:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Ferndale, AR
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
4:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.37 WSW Martindale, AR
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2014
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Ferndale, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
2:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at the intersection of Col. Glenn Rd. and Whispering Pine Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 S Ferndale, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ferndale, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2009
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Pinnacle, AR
4.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly larger than softball size was reported on Garrison Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ferndale, AR
4.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
6:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 WSW Natural Steps, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
6:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Pinnacle, AR
0.75″ hail
Nov 27, 2005
7:33 PM CST
Hail report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ferndale, 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 Natural Steps, AR

20 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 5, 2025
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Holly Springs, AR
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ENTERGY OUTAGE MAP SHOWS MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THIS AREA DUE TO WIND DAMAGE RELATED TO THUNDERSTORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Avilla, AR
UNK mph
Oct 23, 2020
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 12 INCH DIAMETER TREE WAS BLOWN OVER NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DENNY AND WELDON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Shady Grove, AR
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN... SOME ONTO POWER LINES AND ANOTHER FELL ON A SHED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Ferndale, AR
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
8:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF WALDENWOOD LANE AND DENNY ROAD. ROOF DAMAGE REPORTED TO SEVERAL HOMES... ALONG WITH CHIMNEY DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Shady Grove, AR
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AT DENNY ROAD AND FERNDALE CUTOFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Ferndale, AR
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2017
4:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE SECTIONS OF A ROOF WERE RIPPED FROM A HOME OFF OF BARRETT ROAD IN WESTERN PULASKI COUNTY NEAR LAKE MAUMELLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Pinnacle Mtn, AR
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2017
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED TO BE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ferndale, AR
UNK mph
May 11, 2016
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOME DAMAGED ALONG SACRED PATH ROAD...POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Avilla, AR
UNK mph
May 11, 2016
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN AND SIGNS BLOWN OVER NEAR BURLINGAME RD SOUTH OF KANIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ferndale, AR
58 mph
Apr 9, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near the intersection of Kanis and Burlingame roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Ferndale, AR
60 mph
Jun 11, 2012
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down, blocking Col. Glenn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.41 S Ferndale, AR
58 mph
Oct 30, 2004
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Natural Steps, AR
58 mph
Jul 23, 2002
3:58 PM CST
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ferndale, AR
58 mph
May 20, 2001
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in the Ferndale area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ferndale, 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 Natural Steps, AR

9 reports
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2014
6:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado began west of the Ferndale area, near the Saline/Pulaski County line. This was the first of five tornadoes produced by the same supercell thunderstorm. According to the American Red Cross, 7 houses were destroyed, 24 had major damage, 9 houses and 1 mobile home had minor damage, and 76 houses were affected in Pulaski County. Three members of one family, a 48-year-old male, a 20-year-old female, and a 14-year-old female, were killed in a house on Deer Dr. Communities affected included Ferndale and Roland. The tornado crossed the eastern portion of Lake Maumelle. The tornado exited Pulaski County 1.6 miles northeast of Roland, as it crossed the Arkansas River, and entered Faulkner County 0.6 mile southwest of Palarm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.79 W Ferndale, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
6:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Faulkner County 2.06 miles south of Palarm and re-entered Pulaski County 1.93 miles northeast of Natural Steps. In Pulaski County, the tornado badly damaged a small church, blew a tree down into a house, and knocked down numerous trees. The tornado crossed Interstate 40 in extreme northern Pulaski County. It exited Pulaski County north-northwest of Morgan and re-entered Faulkner County east-southeast of Mayflower.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.93 NE Natural Steps, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
5:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the beginning of the tornado that was destined to cause major damage in Vilonia. In this section of Pulaski County, most of the damage consisted of trees being blown down. In addition, four large power transmission towers near the Arkansas River were destroyed. The tornado exited Pulaski County 1.31 miles northeast of Natural Steps and continued into Faulkner County 2.42 miles south of Palarm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.71 WNW Ferndale, AR
F0 category
Dec 7, 2001
6:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The storm that produced a weak tornado in western Saline County just north of Owensville spawned yet another weak tornado (F0) in western Pulaski County. The tornado touched down about 3 miles southeast of Ferndale and tracked northeast. The tornado mostly affected areas on hilltops, with trees uprooted and falling on at least one house. Some structural damage resulted at the home, with the roof mainly affected. The tornado dissipated roughly 5 miles southwest of Maumelle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Ferndale, AR
F1 category
May 4, 2000
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in western Pulaski County about 3 miles southeast of Ferndale. The tornado downed about 20 to 30 trees...some large...with one tree on a shed. Only minor structural damage was noted, with a window blown out of a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Ferndale, AR
F0 category
Apr 27, 1998
12:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Saline County tornado moved into Pulaski County 5.5 miles south of Ferndale at approximately 150 am CDT. The tornado travelled northeast for about 4.5 miles before lifting. Damage along the track of the tornado consisted of mainly trees and power lines being blown down. The damage was consistent with an F0 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Ferndale, AR
F2 category
Apr 7, 1980
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Apr 30, 1975
5:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Nov 24, 1973
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Natural Steps, AR
Pulaski County · 123,055 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

Natural Steps, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population686
Households268
Housing units327
Income
Median household income$151,944
$100k+ households68.3%
$150k+ households48.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached266
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes61
Housing mix
Single-family share81.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share18.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied259
Renter-occupied9
Vacant units59
Home value & age
Median home value$443,900
Owner homes $300k+62.9%
Owner homes $500k+42.9%
Owner homes $750k+29.0%
Median year built1987
Older-home share41.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars268
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 20 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Natural Steps, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 5, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Natural Steps?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Natural Steps, AR is 4.25″. It was reported near Natural Steps, AR on April 3, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Natural Steps — 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 Natural Steps address?

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