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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sebastian County, AR
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sebastian County, AR from March 27, 1956 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
387
Wind Reports
475
Tornado Reports
37
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Sebastian County, AR · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 7, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ne Bonanza, AR
1.00″hail
May 9, 2026 2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Barling, AR
1.25″hail
May 9, 2026 2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to vegetation reported. Time revised from radar estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Barling, AR
1.00″hail
May 9, 2026 2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Fort Smith, AR
1.75″hail
May 9, 2026 2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Fort Smith, AR
1.25″hail
May 9, 2026 2:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Fort Smith, AR
1.00″hail
May 9, 2026 2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via spotter network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Van Buren, AR
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 2026 10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hackett, AR
2.50″hail
Apr 26, 2026 1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hartford, AR
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2026 1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from Hartford FD via HAM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hartford, AR
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 2026 10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Bonanza, AR
2.00″hail
Apr 24, 2026 10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hail shown next to a quarter. Hail appears to be approximately two quarters wide. Location was just west of Bonanza on the Oklahoma and Arkansas state line. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Bonanza, AR
1.00″hail
May 20, 2025 12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Barling, AR
1.00″hail
May 20, 2025 12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bonanza, AR
1.00″hail
May 18, 2025 9:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lavaca, AR
1.00″hail
May 18, 2025 9:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Mill Creek, AR
1.25″hail
May 15, 2025 6:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of hail in Mansfield. Size estimated from the photo and time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mansfield, AR
1.00″hail
May 2, 2025 10:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Excelsior, AR
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2025 8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rye Hill, AR
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 2024 12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lavaca, AR
1.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Smith, AR
1.00″hail
Jun 5, 2023 10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large tree limbs also downed due to high winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Milltown, AR
1.25″hail
Jun 5, 2023 10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washburn, AR
1.75″hail
Apr 15, 2023 8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OBSERVED NEAR 2257 MT. HARMONDY RAOD SOUTHEAST OF GREENWOOD. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Burnville, AR
1.75″hail
Apr 15, 2023 8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Witcherville, AR
1.75″hail
Apr 15, 2023 8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Fort Smith, AR
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2023 8:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Fort Smith, AR
1.50″hail
Apr 15, 2023 7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Van Buren, AR
2.00″hail
Apr 15, 2023 7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Fort Smith, AR
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2023 7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW 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.
Wind Report Description: Peak gust observed at KFSM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Mill Creek, AR
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2026 4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees downed from gust front along Hwy 10_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Burnville, AR
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2026 3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees blown down front gust front passage_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Midland, AR
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2026 3:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down from outflow gust front_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Excelsior, AR
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2026 10:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road at Hwy 252 and Ursula Rd. Radar time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ursula, AR
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2026 10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mansfield, AR
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: downed tree at intersection of Waldron and Grand Ave; time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Fort Smith, AR
UNKmph
Apr 26, 2026 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree branches blown onto a a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwood, AR
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2026 2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Highway 22 and Plantation Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ursula, AR
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2026 2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Bear Hollow Road and Bear Hollow Heights. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Bonanza, AR
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2026 2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Bear Hollow Road near Highway 45.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bonanza, AR
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2026 2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking southbound lane at Highway 45 and Mt. Zion Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Hackett, AR
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2026 6:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree on Riverfront Drive near Williams Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Buren, AR
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Mill Creek, AR
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Fort Smith, AR
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree debris blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Rye Hill, AR
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Fort Smith, AR
UNKmph
Mar 11, 2026 6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple of power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Smith, AR
UNKmph
Mar 7, 2026 11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down by Sebastian Co Sheriff and relateyed by amatuer radio... north of Hartford along Highway 45 and between Hartford and Mansfield on Highway 96. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hartford, AR
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2025 1:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on hwy 45 and bermuda grass loop near Hackett.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hackett, AR
UNKmph
May 18, 2025 9:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: signs blown down; intersection of Zero St and hwy 45.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mill Creek, AR
UNKmph
May 18, 2025 9:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees down on highway 96. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Greenwood, AR
60mph
May 18, 2025 9:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: also reported hail just under 1 inch in diameter at Phoenix Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Mill Creek, AR
67mph
May 18, 2025 9:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 WNW Barling. reported at Ft Smith regional airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Barling, AR
UNKmph
May 2, 2025 10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwood, AR
65mph
Apr 26, 2025 11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jenny Lind, AR
UNKmph
Apr 26, 2025 11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree partially blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hackett, AR
UNKmph
Mar 4, 2025 10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb reported in the road - near hwy 10 and washburn mountain loop area; time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Milltown, AR
UNKmph
Aug 19, 2024 4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines onto portions of Free Ferry Road... Country Club Avenue... Kinkead Avenue... and Zero Street in Fort Smith.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Mill Creek, AR
UNKmph
Aug 19, 2024 12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in Lavaca. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lavaca, 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 Sebastian County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 7, 2026 12:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS from KSRX radar and reports of damage to trees and a barn roof in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Excelsior, AR
UNKcategory
Jul 14, 2023 9:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Tulsa storm survey has reported EF1 tornado damage on the south side of Mansfield. Additional information still to be determined. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mansfield, AR
UNKcategory
Nov 4, 2022 11:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE FROM KSRX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Mansfield, AR
UNKcategory
Apr 11, 2022 10:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER VIDEO OF A TORNADO NEAR BLOOMER. SOME EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS IN SAME LOCATION ON KSRX RADAR. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bloomer, AR
UNKcategory
Apr 29, 2021 2:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 10.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Greenwood, AR
UNKcategory
May 18, 2019 7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO UPROOTED TREES AND DAMAGED HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Charleston, AR
UNKcategory
May 18, 2019 7:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO UPROOTED TREES AND DAMAGED HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Fort Smith, AR
UNKcategory
May 18, 2019 7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO SEVERELY DAMAGED SEVERAL HOMES...SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES...DESTROYED OUTBUILDINGS...AND SNAPPED POWER POLES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Greenwood, AR
UNKcategory
May 18, 2019 6:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO UPROOTED MANY TREES...DAMAGED HOMES...AND SNAPPED POWER POLES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Fort Smith, AR
UNKcategory
Mar 27, 2018 2:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED SEVERAL BARNS AND SNAPPED LARGE TREE LIMBS. BASED ON THIS DAMAGE... ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND IN THE TORNADO WAS 75 TO 85 MPH...THUS IT WILL BE RATED EF-0. THE TORNADO BEGAN AT 943 AM AND ENDED AT 945 AM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Bonanza, AR
UNKcategory
Jan 22, 2018 12:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SURVEY TEAMS HAVE CONFIRMED A LOW END EF1 TORNADO WITH THE MAIN DAMAGE BEING UPROOTED TREES AND A DESTROYED SHED AT THE WATER PLANT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Huntington, AR
EF1category
Dec 19, 2012 9:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near Highway 96 north of Union Road where it damaged a permanent home and trees. It moved northeast uprooting or snapping numerous hardwood and softwood trees and damaging chicken houses and outbuildings. The tornado damaged the sides and roof of a fire station on County Road 68, tore the roof off a double wide mobile home north of County Road 68, then destroyed a double wide mobile home and tore the roofs off of three chicken houses before moving into a wooded area. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 SSE Island, AR
EF1category
Apr 14, 2011 9:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed a large barn and uprooted trees. Maximum estimated wind in the tornado based on this damage was about 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.86 SW West Hartford, AR
EF0category
May 16, 2010 10:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A developing storm produced an apparent weak landspout tornado that briefly touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Hartford, AR
F0category
May 16, 2003 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown near Jenny Lind. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jenny Lind, AR
F0category
May 20, 2001 7:29 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado spin-up from updraft area that passed south of Fort Smith. Damage occurred on Fort Chaffee Military Reservation. Numerous trees were downed in an open field, but no structural damage to buildings was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ENE Greenwood, AR
F0category
Mar 26, 2000 6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just east of Bloomer and produced tree damage as it moved into Franklin County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Bloomer, AR
F1category
Dec 3, 1999 1:22 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A gustnado occurred at 122 am near Phoenix and 46th street in Fort Smith and was on the ground for approximately 20 seconds. 3 warehouses and 2 office buildings were heavily damaged. A motor home,construction trailer and cessna airplane were also destroyed. There was also damage to a hangar at the Fort Smith airport and minor damage was done to 2 commuter planes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Smith, AR
F0category
Jan 21, 1999 7:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several HAM Radio spotters simultaneously reported a tornado touchdown in an open area near the intersection of AR Hwys 22 and 96. Calls to the area revealed no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Bloomer, AR
F1category
Nov 10, 1998 12:36 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down in extreme eastern Oklahoma between Arkoma and Pocola and then moved northeast into western Arkansas, moving across the southern part of Fort Smith and finally lifting at the Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM). Along the way, many homes and businesses sustained damage ranging from minor to major. This includes several homes in the Random Acres subdivision near the Oklahoma border where shingles were blown off many roofs. Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the tornado's path.Some of the tornado's worst damage occurred at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, where eight private and corporate airplanes were damaged, including three single-engine planes that were flipped. Four of the planes that received the most damage were outside hangars. The storm also damaged nine hangars, including three corporate and six general aviation facilities. The weather observer at the airport officially recorded a tornado, and the ASOS at the airport measured a peak wind gust of 57 kts (66 mph) at 1244 AM.Otherwise, seven thousand residences in the south part of Fort Smith lost power in the storm. Sutherland Central Distribution Center on US Hwy 71 lost several metal buildings and had some roof damage. Reeder Simco Truck Center on south Zero Street had its showroom glass blown in, and a tractor-trailer was turned over. A photo in the Southwest-Times Record daily newspaper showed cleanup efforts from a large tree that had fallen into a home's driveway in the 6800 block of S. Seventh street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Ft Smith, AR
F0category
Jun 8, 1998 11:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Midland, AR
F0category
Oct 25, 1997 3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nr Hackett, AR
F0category
Sep 26, 1996 11:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lavaca, AR
F2category
Apr 21, 1996 10:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Smith, AR
F1category
Mar 21, 1991 8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1category
Jun 2, 1990 11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F0category
May 16, 1990 5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1category
Apr 13, 1987 11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2category
Apr 7, 1980 5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1category
Dec 14, 1971 9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County · 40,043 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Sebastian County have on record?
Our records show 387 hail, 475 wind, and 37 tornado reports in Sebastian County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Sebastian County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sebastian County is 4.50″. It was reported near Lavaca, AR on March 26, 2000.
A storm report showed up near my home in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County, AR, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Sebastian 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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