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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Oil Trough, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oil Trough, AR from April 5, 1955 through May 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oil Trough, AR · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oil Trough, AR

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
11:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bailey, AR
2.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2022
12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: **DELAYED REPORT** RECEIVED SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES OF HAIL FROM NEAR THE INDEPENDENCE AND JACKSON CO. LINE... BETWEEN THIDA AND POSSUM GRAPE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Bailey, AR
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2012
5:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oil Trough, AR
1.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oil Trough, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
1:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Oil Trough, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Departee, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil Trough, AR
0.75″ hail
Nov 27, 2005
9:55 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thida, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thida, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
3:38 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Thida, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Oil Trough, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Oil Trough, AR
0.88″ hail
Mar 25, 2003
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thida, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2002
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Oil Trough, AR
1.25″ hail
Jul 19, 2000
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil Trough, 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 Oil Trough, AR

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 12, 2024
6:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil Trough, AR
63 mph
Feb 24, 2018
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Oil Trough, AR
60 mph
Mar 10, 2017
4:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Oil Trough, AR
61 mph
Mar 2, 2017
9:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER INSTRUMENT RECORDED WIND GUST OF 61 MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Oil Trough, AR
64 mph
Jul 14, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Oil Trough, AR
66 mph
Jun 6, 2014
1:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Oil Trough, AR
60 mph
Jun 27, 2013
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Arkansas 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: .94 SSW Paroquet, AR
64 mph
May 20, 2013
11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Oil Trough, AR
64 mph
Sep 7, 2012
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down from Oil Trough eastward along Arkansas 14. In Oil Trough, a huge pecan tree fell through a mobile home. A weather station near Oil Trough recorded a wind gust of 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Oil Trough, AR
61 mph
Jun 3, 2012
6:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Oil Trough, AR
96 mph
Apr 19, 2011
8:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A privately-owned anemometer measured wind gusts of 95 mph. A large outbuilding, 60 ft by 70 ft, was blown off its foundation and across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Oil Trough, AR
58 mph
May 27, 2010
1:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 E Oil Trough, AR
64 mph
Mar 10, 2010
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two truck trailers were overturned, with one of the trailers crushing a boat and boat trailer. A camper shell was blown into a power pole, and barns and outbuildings were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: .68 E Elmo, AR
58 mph
Jul 11, 2009
11:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Arkansas Highway 14 was blocked by downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .12 NE Elmo, AR
75 mph
Jun 12, 2009
3:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter measured a 75 mph wind gust at 402 PM. At 414 PM, wind was sustained at 60 mph and gusting to 72 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Oil Trough, 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 Oil Trough, AR

16 reports
EF1 category
May 25, 2011
3:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down east of Oil Trough. Several power poles were snapped and many trees were blown down. Some homes received roof damage. The tornado exited Independence County east-southeast of Paroquet and entered Jackson County west-southwest of Reamey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 W Elmo, AR
EF1 category
Mar 10, 2010
9:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In the Maple Springs area, three new chicken houses were destroyed and six others were damaged. More than 80,000 chickens were killed or turned loose. A large grain truck was overturned onto a farm tractor. A mobile elevator was destroyed, as were two sheds. Two travel trailers were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .59 WSW Hutson, AR
EF0 category
Apr 30, 2009
3:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved across open, plowed farm fields. There were several witnesses to the tornado. The tornado entered Jackson County just southwest of Macks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 ESE Elmo, AR
F1 category
May 4, 2000
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado affected areas near Thida in Independence County. The tornado touched down briefly, but caused quite a bit of structural damage. The roofs and underpinnings of two mobile homes were damaged. A third mobile home had similar damage, and its porch was thrown onto a car. A metal building housing an auto repair shop was badly damaged. Eight cars were damaged inside and outside the shop. A farm shed was also damaged and a barn was destroyed. A cattle feeder was thrown into a pond and trees and power lines were downed. Witnesses saw a cow lifted about 20 feet into the air by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Thida, AR
F1 category
Jan 21, 1999
8:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Thida, AR
F2 category
Jan 21, 1999
7:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Newark, AR
F3 category
Jan 21, 1999
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Oil Trough, AR
F2 category
Jan 17, 1999
2:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Oil Trough, AR
F2 category
Mar 1, 1997
3:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Oil Trough, AR
F2 category
Sep 14, 1993
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado touched down 2 miles south of Oil Trough and traveled approximately 5 miles to the northeast before lifting. The path that the tornado traveled was mostly in farm fields. However, the tornado did strike several houses and an airplane hangar. One home sustained major damage, while two other homes received some minor structural damage. A number of trees were also snapped off or uprooted along the path. A local pilot managed to capture a portion of the storm on videotape. The homes that were damaged were unoccupied at the time the tornado struck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Oil Trough-, AR
F0 category
Apr 3, 1984
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Jun 8, 1972
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F4 category
May 15, 1968
8:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Sep 8, 1962
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
May 6, 1961
11:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Oil Trough, AR
Independence County · 11,394 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

Oil Trough, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population281
Households90
Housing units116
Income
Median household income$37,778
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households10%
Housing stock
Single-family detached97
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share83.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.9%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied69
Renter-occupied21
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$84,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share71.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars80
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 41 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near Oil Trough, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oil Trough?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oil Trough, AR is 2.00″. It was reported near Bailey, AR on October 17, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oil Trough — 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 Oil Trough address?

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