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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Walnut Ridge, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Walnut Ridge, AR from February 25, 1956 through April 21, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Walnut Ridge, AR · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 21, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Walnut Ridge, AR

20 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED PING PONG SIZE HAIL NEAR WALNUT RIDGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL WAS OBSERVED AT WILLIAMS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: College City, AR
0.75″ hail
Dec 31, 2010
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell along Highway 67 near the Lawrence and Randolph County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.99 NW (Arg)Walnut Ridge Ar, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2010
7:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N College City, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N College City, AR
0.88″ hail
Aug 23, 2004
3:32 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Walnut Ridge, AR
1.25″ hail
Aug 3, 2003
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Walnut Ridge, AR
0.88″ hail
Oct 24, 2001
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 1999
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1998
5:23 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1998
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
1.00″ hail
May 26, 1997
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 1992
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
2.00″ hail
Nov 19, 1991
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
1.75″ hail
Nov 19, 1991
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Walnut Ridge, AR

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 21, 2025
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines reported down along AR-State Highway 34 near the intersection with US Highway 67 to the northeast of the center of Walnut Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2024
5:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large outdoor shed had concrete pillars pulled out of the ground and significant damage was present to multiple silos. Estimated wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph. THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Giles Spur, AR
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking roadways in Walnut Ridge... AR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN WALNUT RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
62 mph
Jul 18, 2022
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS SITE AT WALNUT RIDGE... AR MEASURED A 62 MPH WIND GUST. THIS IS A CORRECTED STORM REPORT TO THE PREVIOUS REPORT THAT HAD THE INCORRECT MAGNITUDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAWRENCE COUNTY OEM REPORTS POWER LINES DOWNED IN WALNUT RIDGE. THE LAWRENCE COUNTY AWOS RECORDED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 44 MPH JUST ABOUT THE SAME TIME OF THE REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE CITY. MULTIPLE STRUCTURES WITH DAMAGE. A TREE FELL ONTO A HOME WITH PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE WAS NOTED ACROSS THE CITY OF WALNUT RIDGE. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED... POWERLINES BLOWN DOWN... SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO HOMES... AND DAMAGE TO RETAIL STRUCTURES ALONG BUSINESS HWY-67.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF THE WALMART AND POWER POLES ARE DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT. REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS IN THE CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
62 mph
Apr 20, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 MPH WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT WILLIAMS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: College City, AR
59 mph
Aug 27, 2019
7:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM CHASER MEASURED 59 MPH WIND GUST IN WALNUT RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
61 mph
Jun 23, 2019
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE AWOS AT WALNUT RIDGE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 61 MPH (53 KNOTS).
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2018
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON 3RD STREET IN WALNUT RIDGE. ROAD SIGN BLOWN OVER ON HIGHWAY 63 AT WALNUT RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER LINES DOWN AROUND WALNUT RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SEED COMPANY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge, AR

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2022
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF CARS FLIPPED OVER ON HIGHWAY 67 IN WALNUT RIDGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
F0 category
May 9, 2000
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down knocking over a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Walnut Ridge, AR
F0 category
Jan 21, 1999
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just northwest of Walnut Ridge producing minimal damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Walnut Ridge, AR
F0 category
May 9, 1998
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Walnut Ridge and moved northeast. One mobile home was destroyed and several others were damaged. Several houses had roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Walnut Ridge, AR
F0 category
Jul 5, 1985
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County · 5,958 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

Walnut Ridge, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,440
Households2,050
Housing units2,394
Income
Median household income$47,612
$100k+ households30.4%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,891
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily378
Large multifamily98
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share19.9%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,219
Renter-occupied831
Vacant units344
Home value & age
Median home value$104,500
Owner homes $300k+3.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1976
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,915
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 63 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Walnut Ridge, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 21, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Walnut Ridge?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Walnut Ridge, AR is 2.00″. It was reported near Walnut Ridge, AR on November 19, 1991.

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

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

I am selling a home in Walnut Ridge — 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 Walnut Ridge address?

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