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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, AR from April 19, 1959 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
227
Wind Reports
338
Tornado Reports
36
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, AR · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
7:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from emergency manager showing large hail estimated to be about 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Meg, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ozark, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Franklin County EM reported half dollar size hail at Ozark EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ozark, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
7:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Meg, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
7:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Meg, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
5:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Franklin County EM reported quarter to half dollar size hail at Ozark EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ozark, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2025
5:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peter Pender, AR
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
8:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Ozark, AR
1.25″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOST STONES WERE DIME TO NICKEL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ozark, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Ozark, AR
1.00″ hail
Feb 16, 2023
6:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cravens, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2022
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Watalula, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2022
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Watalula, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2022
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO RELAYED VIA TWITTER. 4 MILES NORTH OF CAULKSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Meg, AR
3.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM EARLIER REPORTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charleston, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of lots of tree damage and the power out posted to broadcast media social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fern, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage to a large tree in Alix. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alix, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of tree damage in Ozark. North 26th Street_ North 29th_ 800 block of West Gibson. Some trees on houses. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ozark, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage. Public post to broadcast media social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meg, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power lines in trees on North 31st Street in Ozark. Relayed by Franklin Co. Emergency Management. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Ozark, AR
UNK mph
Sep 18, 2025
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple utility and electric lines down in this area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Charleston, AR
UNK mph
Sep 18, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed powerlines on Adams Street reported via emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Charleston, AR
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Camper trailer blown over at Pence Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ozark, AR
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
1:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Mulberry, AR
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down Mattie and Old Highway Road intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Mulberry, AR
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down. Relayed by county emergency management. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Watalula, AR
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Altus, AR
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jethro, AR
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cass, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
11:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado debris signature observed on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Ozark, AR
UNK category
Nov 8, 2022
1:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED OUTBUILDINGS AND SNAPPED LARGE TREE LIMBS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Meg, AR
UNK category
Nov 8, 2022
1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED A COUPLE HOMES... DESTROYED SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS... AND UPROOTED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Peter Pender, AR
UNK category
Nov 5, 2022
12:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE FROM KSRX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Altus, AR
UNK category
Nov 5, 2022
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE FROM KSRX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Fort Chaffee, AR
UNK category
Apr 11, 2022
10:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS... DAMAGED A HOME... AND UPROOTED OR SNAPPED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Charleston, AR
UNK category
Apr 27, 2020
2:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO UPROOTED TREES AND SNAPPED LARGE TREE LIMBS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Cass, AR
UNK category
Jan 13, 2020
1:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED ABOUT 3 MILES EAST-SOUTHEAST OF CECIL AT 745 PM AND TRAVELED EAST-NORTHEAST FOR ABOUT 4 MILES BEFORE DISSIPATING AT 749 PM ABOUT 3.5 MILES SOUTH OF OZARK. THIS TORNADO DAMAGED THE ROOF OF A HOME... DESTROYED SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS... SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES... AND BLEW DOWN POWER POLES. BASED ON THIS DAMAGE... IT WAS RATED EF-1 WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND OF 95 TO 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Ozark, AR
UNK category
May 3, 2018
6:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1. DAMAGE TO TWO CHICKEN HOUSES AND TREE DAMAGE. FURTHER DETAILS FORTHCOMING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Meg, AR
UNK category
Apr 13, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO DEVELOPED AT ABOUT 546 PM CDT AND DISSIPATED AT ABOUT 554 PM CDT. IT DAMAGED A HOME... DAMAGED A BARN... AND BLEW DOWN TREES AND POWER POLES. BASED ON THIS DAMAGE IT WAS RATED EF-1... WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS OF 85 TO 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Charleston, AR
UNK category
Jan 23, 2018
1:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO SNAPPED SEVERAL SOFTWOOD TREES AND DAMAGED THE ROOF OF A HOME
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Cecil, AR
UNK category
May 5, 2016
6:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED CHICKEN HOUSES...DAMAGED HOMES...DAMAGED OUTBUILDINGS...AND SNAPPED LARGE TREE LIMBS. IT WAS RATED EF-0 BASED ON THIS DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Ozark, AR
UNK category
May 4, 2016
6:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED...LARGE LIMBS SNAPPED. PRELIM EF1 DAMAGE FROM NWS SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Charleston, AR
EF1 category
Apr 13, 2014
7:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado damaged the roofs of a number of homes, destroyed numerous barns and outbuildings, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 SSW Vesta, AR
EF3 category
May 24, 2011
11:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, AR
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the fifth of six segments of this tornado. The tornado crossed the Arkansas River, moving back into Franklin County from Logan County. The tornado crossed Carbon Plant Road and W Creek Road, destroying a mobile home and killing another person. It continued northeast across the town of Denning where it destroyed numerous permanent homes and mobile homes. At least 10 injuries occurred in Denning as the mile-wide tornado moved through the town. Several of these injuries were serious or critical and one of the victims died from her injuries on June 14th. She was in one of the many mobile homes that were destroyed in town. Ten 100-foot metal power poles were bent over at the ground by the tornado and many other power poles were snapped throughout the Denning area. Many large trees were also snapped or uprooted. Maximum estimated wind speed in this segment of the tornado based on this damage was about 145 mph.||The tornado moved northeast from Denning and crossed Highway 64, severely damaging the roof of a permanent home and snapping or uprooting numerous trees. The tornado continued into Johnson County, Arkansas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .48 NNE Denning, 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 · County

Franklin County, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,220
Households6,878
Housing units7,751
Income
Median household income$51,919
$100k+ households26.7%
$150k+ households6.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,799
Attached single-family142
Small multifamily665
Large multifamily59
Mobile homes1,050
Housing mix
Single-family share74.8%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share9.3%
Mobile-home share13.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,092
Renter-occupied1,786
Vacant units873
Home value & age
Median home value$118,800
Owner homes $300k+8.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,428
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 227 hail, 338 wind, and 36 tornado reports in Franklin County, 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 Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 3.00″. It was reported near Charleston, AR on April 11, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin County — 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 Franklin County address?

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