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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Van Buren, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Van Buren, AR from April 14, 1960 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 72956 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
73
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Van Buren, AR · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Van Buren, AR

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via spotter network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
1:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2021
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SIZE ESTIMATED FROM PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 24, 2014
2:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
8:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
Nov 20, 2011
9:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Van Buren, AR
2.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
5:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Van Buren, AR
4.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Buren, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
4:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Buren, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
12:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Buren, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2010
2:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 N Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, AR

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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Public posts to Crawford County emergency management social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some tree limbs down. Report of 55mph gust measured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2026
6:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2026
6:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture sent in from broadcast media of tree blocking road near Moss Rd and Richmond Rd. Time approximated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Figure Five, AR
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2026
6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large portion of a tree down and up against a house on Sylvan Hills Road. Time approximated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
1:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree across road on N 15th St. & Cedar St. near the library. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Van Buren. Large tree across road on N 15th St. & Cedar St. near the library. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
12:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: significant damage to a home... likely tornado damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree damage on Shibley Road. Photo shared via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shibley, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported extensive tree damage and trees uprooted. Damage to roofs. Measured wind gust of 85 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Figure Five, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Old Union Town Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
70 mph
May 7, 2024
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
7:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powelines down HWY 64 near Sheriffs office.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
7:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages on Bond Special Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
65 mph
Jul 15, 2023
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 65 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, AR

13 reports
UNK category
Jun 6, 2025
12:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: tornado debris signature... tornado reported by the public just northeast of this signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Shibley, AR
UNK category
Jun 6, 2025
12:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred in southeast Van Buren and did the most damage just south of the Baptist Health-Van Buren complex. Several homes were damaged. One home completely lost its roof... and another lost a substantial part of its roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Van Buren, AR
UNK category
Jun 6, 2025
12:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly occurred near the Port of Van Buren. It formed on the southwest side of the Arkansas River and moved northeast into the port. Damage was done to two structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Van Buren, AR
UNK category
May 5, 2021
2:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF 100 TO 110MPH THAT TOUCHED DOWN 4 MILES SE OF MULDROW. THIS TORNADO MOVED NE INTO PARTS OF FT. SMITH AND VAN BUREN. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EAST OF VAN BUREN. THE ENDING POINT OF THE TORNADO HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE SURVEYED TODAY. THE TORNADO UPROOTED TREES... TOPPLED MULTIPLE CENTER-PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS... DAMAGED MANY HOMES AND BUSINESSES... AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS POWER POLES. THIS INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED PRELIMINARY AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE FINALIZED IN THE COMING DAYS. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THIS TORNADO IN A RECENTLY ISSUED PNS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Buren, AR
UNK category
Dec 2, 2018
5:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN ON OLD UNIONTOWN ROAD. UPDATED TO RECLASSIFY AS AN EF2 TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Van Buren, AR
UNK category
Dec 2, 2018
5:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL HOMES SEVERELY DAMAGED NEAR SANDSTONE DR AND PEARL CIRCLE IN THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF VAN BUREN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. UPDATED TO RECLASSIFY AS AN EF2 TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Buren, AR
EF1 category
May 24, 2011
10:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the second of two segments of this tornado. In Crawford County, this tornado destroyed several barns, damaged several permanent homes, blew siding off a metal building, and snapped or uprooted a number of large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.29 WNW Van Buren, AR
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2011
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was photographed to the west from South 28th Street and Industrial Park Road. The tornado resulted in no damage as it dissipated before entering developed areas of Van Buren.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .79 SSE Van Buren, AR
F3 category
Apr 21, 1996
10:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Buren, AR
F2 category
May 18, 1989
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
May 26, 1973
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Apr 18, 1966
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
Apr 14, 1960
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, AR
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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U.S. Census Data · City

Van Buren, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,545
Households8,781
Housing units9,514
Income
Median household income$59,420
$100k+ households32.7%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,194
Attached single-family155
Small multifamily1,346
Large multifamily705
Mobile homes114
Housing mix
Single-family share75.6%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share21.6%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,492
Renter-occupied3,289
Vacant units733
Home value & age
Median home value$178,000
Owner homes $300k+12.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1989
Older-home share37.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,122
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 73 hail, 99 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Van Buren, AR, 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 Van Buren?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Van Buren, AR is 4.25″. It was reported near N Van Buren, AR on April 26, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Van Buren — 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 Van Buren address?

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