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  "county": "county or county-equivalent (may be blank)",
  "city": "place name from the source record (LSR names may carry a distance/direction prefix)",
  "zip": "ZIP code when the source provides one (may be blank)",
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  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
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  "confidence": "StormAuditor confidence score for the record (0-1, may be absent)",
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  "tornadoScale": "EF-scale rating when the source provides one (absent if n/a)",
  "damageTypes": "damage tags from the source narrative (may be absent)",
  "description": "source narrative excerpt (may be absent)",
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  "sourceDetail": "issuing office / product detail for the source (may be absent)",
  "originStation": "reporting station identifier when applicable (may be absent)",
  "warningProductKey": "NWS warning product key for warning-derived rows (may be absent)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "rawWindSpeedMph": "source-reported wind value before display screening, mph (may be absent)",
  "windSpeedDisclaimer": "set when the wind value is a warning-projected figure rather than a measurement (may be absent)"
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   "date": "2026-08-06",
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    "Vehicle damage"
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-08-06",
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    "Vehicle damage"
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
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   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-267"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
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   "severity": "moderate",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-14. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
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   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-269-Benton-wind-2026-06-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-14. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-270-Benton-wind-2026-06-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-14. Storm tag wind: 70 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 70,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-270"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-270-Benton-hail-2026-06-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-14. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-270"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-268-Benton-wind-2026-06-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-14. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-268"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-268-Benton-hail-2026-06-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-14. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-13-hail-36.40--94.60",
   "lat": 36.4,
   "lon": -94.6,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Maysville",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Storm Chaser via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag wind: 70 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-254"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-254"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
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   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-256"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-265"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-265-Benton-hail-2026-06-13",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
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   "confidence": 0.72,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
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   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-265"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-266-Benton-wind-2026-06-13",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-266"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-266-Benton-hail-2026-06-13",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-266"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-TO-W-53-Benton-tornado-2026-06-13",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.85,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Tornado Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-TO-W-53"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-TO-W-52-Benton-tornado-2026-06-13",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-13",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.85,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "description": "Tornado Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-13. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Tornado Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-TO-W-52"
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-11-hail-36.43--94.23",
   "lat": 36.43,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Bella Vista",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Time estimated from Radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Broadcast Media via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-245-Benton-wind-2026-06-11",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-11. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-245"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-245-Benton-hail-2026-06-11",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-06-11. Storm tag hail: 0.88\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-230"
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "county": "Benton",
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-05-30",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
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   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-05-30",
   "county": "Benton",
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    "Vehicle damage"
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   "zip": "",
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   "lon": -94.15,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 W Pea Ridge",
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "zip": "",
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   "county": "Benton",
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   "lon": -94.54,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Siloam Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -94.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 E Siloam Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.33--94.46",
   "lat": 36.33,
   "lon": -94.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Decatur",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Time estimated by radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Fire Dept/Rescue via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -94.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Highfill",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Photo shared by broadcast media. Time estimated via radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.27--94.19",
   "lat": 36.27,
   "lon": -94.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 E Cave Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 E Cave Springs",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-154-1530",
   "lat": 36.29,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Cave Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
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   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "(TSA)",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.21--94.22",
   "lat": 36.21,
   "lon": -94.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NE Elm Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 NE Elm Springs",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-156-1533",
   "lat": 36.21,
   "lon": -94.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Elm Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-155-1533",
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   "lon": -94.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Tontitown",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "(TSA)",
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   "hailSizeInches": 2.75
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-157-1534",
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   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Cave Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
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   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.31--94.10",
   "lat": 36.31,
   "lon": -94.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE Rogers",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.26--94.23",
   "lat": 36.26,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Cave Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Photo of hail next to a tape measure sent via social media. Time estimated by radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 3
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-159-1542",
   "lat": 36.25,
   "lon": -94.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lowell",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
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   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "(TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-160-1543",
   "lat": 36.24,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Cave Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "(TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.24--94.23",
   "lat": 36.24,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 S Cave Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 S Cave Springs",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-162-1546",
   "lat": 36.21,
   "lon": -94.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Elm Springs",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "(TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
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   "hailSizeInches": 2.25
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-163-1547",
   "lat": 36.27,
   "lon": -94.15,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lowell",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-28-164-1550",
   "lat": 36.25,
   "lon": -94.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lowell",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). (TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.10--93.99",
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   "lon": -93.99,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Goshen",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Photo relayed by broadcast media. Hail pictured next to a tape measure. Time estimated by radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -94.08,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Fayetteville",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "lon": -93.8,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Hindsville",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
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   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.02--94.27",
   "lat": 36.02,
   "lon": -94.27,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 N Walnut Grove",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.04--94.25",
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   "lon": -94.25,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Farmington",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Law Enforcement via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -94.28,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Walnut Grove",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-28-hail-36.00--94.17",
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   "lon": -94.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Greenland",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near Greenland",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Amateur Radio via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-187-Benton-wind-2026-04-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag wind: 70 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-187"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag hail: 1.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-187"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag wind: 50 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-169"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag hail: 1.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-169"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag wind: 50 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-168"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-168"
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   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-165-Benton-wind-2026-04-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag wind: 50 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-165"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-165-Benton-hail-2026-04-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag hail: 1.25\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-165"
  },
  {
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag wind: 50 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-166"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-166-Benton-hail-2026-04-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-166"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-167-Benton-wind-2026-04-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag wind: 50 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-167"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-167-Benton-hail-2026-04-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-28. Storm tag hail: 1.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-167"
  },
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   "id": "ncei-1329838-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "SILOAM SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329838",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1325061-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "SILOAM SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1325061",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329839-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "DECATUR",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Fire Department/Rescue — NCEI Event #1329839",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329842-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "HIGHFILL",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329842",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329854-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329854",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329844-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
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    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329844",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329849-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329849",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329840-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329840",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1334382-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Hail up to four inches in diameter was measured near Willis D Shaw Elementary School.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Broadcast Media — NCEI Event #1334382",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 4
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329843-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ROGERS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
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   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329843",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329846-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Hail up to three inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Social Media — NCEI Event #1329846",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 3
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329850-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "LOWELL",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
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    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329850",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329853-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329853",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329851-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Hail larger than two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329851",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 2.25
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1329847-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "LOWELL",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "A couple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms developed across northwestern Arkansas on the 28th, as a warm front stretched across the area and an upper level disturbance approached from the west. The atmosphere across the region was moderately unstable with strong deep-layer wind shear, the combination of which supported the development of some supercell thunderstorms. Very large hail up to three inches in diameter occurred with the strongest thunderstorms.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329847",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "ncei-1329848-2026-04-28",
   "lon": 211948,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "LOWELL",
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1329848",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-27-hail-36.47--94.32",
   "lat": 36.47,
   "lon": -94.32,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NNE Hiwasse",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Dime hail reported at Scotsdale Bark Park in Bella Vista.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-27-hail-36.43--94.23",
   "lat": 36.43,
   "lon": -94.23,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Bella Vista",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near Bella Vista",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Broadcast Media via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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   "id": "ncei-1325055-2026-04-27",
   "lon": 211946,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BELLA VISTA",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Strong thunderstorms developed into northwestern Arkansas during the early evening of the 27th, ahead of a cold front moving into the region. The strongest thunderstorms produced hail up to penny size.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Broadcast Media — NCEI Event #1325055",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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  {
   "id": "ncei-1325056-2026-04-27",
   "lon": 211946,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "HIWASSE",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Strong thunderstorms developed into northwestern Arkansas during the early evening of the 27th, ahead of a cold front moving into the region. The strongest thunderstorms produced hail up to penny size.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1325056",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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   "id": "spc-2026-04-25-209-0112",
   "lat": 35.96,
   "lon": -94.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "West Fork",
   "date": "2026-04-25",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Time estimated from radar. (TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-15-wind-36.15--94.00",
   "lat": 36.15,
   "lon": -94,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 ESE Sonora",
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "62 mph wind gusts east of Springdale. Time estimated based on radar data.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 62,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-89-Benton-wind-2026-04-15",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-15. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-89"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-89-Benton-hail-2026-04-15",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-15. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-89"
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   "id": "asos-bf-XNA-2026-04-15",
   "lat": 36.282,
   "lon": -94.307,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL APT",
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL APT (XNA) recorded a 53 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL APT (XNA) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-87-Benton-wind-2026-04-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-14. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-87"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-87-Benton-hail-2026-04-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-14. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-87"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-88-Benton-wind-2026-04-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-14. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-88"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-88-Benton-hail-2026-04-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-14. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-88"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-TO-W-29-Benton-tornado-2026-04-14",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.85,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Tornado Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-04-14. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Tornado Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-TO-W-29"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-FYV-2026-04-14",
   "lat": 36.0051,
   "lon": -94.1701,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE (FYV) recorded a 50 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE (FYV) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-04-14-258-0530",
   "lat": 36.15,
   "lon": -94,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Sonora",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "62 mph wind gusts east of Springdale. Time estimated based on radar data. (TSA)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "windSpeedMph": 62,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1328764-2026-04-14",
   "lon": 211939,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CHEROKEE CITY",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a barn and snapped large tree limbs.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Trained Spotter — NCEI Event #1328764",
   "windSpeedMph": 61,
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill"
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1327850-2026-04-14",
   "lon": 211939,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "CAVE SPGS",
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees near Pinnacle Hills Country Club.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Broadcast Media — NCEI Event #1327850",
   "windSpeedMph": 65,
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-FYV-2026-04-02",
   "lat": 36.0051,
   "lon": -94.1701,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE",
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE (FYV) recorded a 52 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE (FYV) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 52,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-15-hail-36.11--94.18",
   "lat": 36.11,
   "lon": -94.18,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SW Johnson",
   "date": "2026-03-15",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-15-hail-36.14--94.18",
   "lat": 36.14,
   "lon": -94.18,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW Johnson",
   "date": "2026-03-15",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Broadcast media reports nickel sized hail falling at the tv station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Broadcast Media via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-66-Benton-wind-2026-03-15",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-15",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-15. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-66"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-66-Benton-hail-2026-03-15",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-15",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-15. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-66"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-ASG-2026-03-15",
   "lat": 36.1764,
   "lon": -94.1193,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "SPRINGDALE MUNI",
   "date": "2026-03-15",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "SPRINGDALE MUNI (ASG) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — SPRINGDALE MUNI (ASG) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-45-Benton-wind-2026-03-07",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-07",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-07. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-45"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-45-Benton-hail-2026-03-07",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-07",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-07. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-45"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-FYV-2026-03-07",
   "lat": 36.0051,
   "lon": -94.1701,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE",
   "date": "2026-03-07",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE (FYV) recorded a 50 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — FAYETTEVILLE/DRAKE (FYV) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-44-Benton-wind-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-44"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-44-Benton-hail-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-44"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-41-Benton-wind-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-41"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-41-Benton-hail-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. Storm tag hail: 0.88\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-41"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-42-Benton-wind-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-42"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-42-Benton-hail-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-42"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-TO-W-15-Benton-tornado-2026-03-06",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.85,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Tornado Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-06. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Tornado Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-TO-W-15"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-04-hail-36.39--94.33",
   "lat": 36.39,
   "lon": -94.33,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 S Hiwasse",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-04-hail-36.42--94.28",
   "lat": 36.42,
   "lon": -94.28,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Miller",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-04-hail-36.46--94.26",
   "lat": 36.46,
   "lon": -94.26,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NW Bella Vista",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Via Social Media report.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-25-Benton-wind-2026-03-04",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-04. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-25"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-25-Benton-hail-2026-03-04",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-03-04. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-25"
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1318037-2026-03-04",
   "lon": 210973,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "HIWASSE",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Strong to severe thunderstorms developed into northwestern Arkansas during the evening of the 4th, ahead of a cold front moving into the region. The thunderstorms continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of the 5th. The strongest thunderstorms produced large hail up to golf ball size.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1318037",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1318034-2026-03-04",
   "lon": 210973,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BELLA VISTA",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Large hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1318034",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1318033-2026-03-04",
   "lon": 210973,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BELLA VISTA",
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Strong to severe thunderstorms developed into northwestern Arkansas during the evening of the 4th, ahead of a cold front moving into the region. The thunderstorms continued to affect the area through the early morning hours of the 5th. The strongest thunderstorms produced large hail up to golf ball size.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Social Media — NCEI Event #1318033",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "fema-3636-Benton",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-01-23",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "FEMA Declaration",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Federal disaster declaration: SEVERE WINTER STORM",
   "sourceDetail": "FEMA DR-3636: SEVERE WINTER STORM",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-16-Benton-wind-2026-01-08",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-01-08. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-16"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-16-Benton-hail-2026-01-08",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-01-08. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-16"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-14-Benton-wind-2026-01-08",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-01-08. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-14"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-14-Benton-hail-2026-01-08",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2026-01-08. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-14"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-XNA-2025-12-18",
   "lat": 36.282,
   "lon": -94.307,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL APT",
   "date": "2025-12-18",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL APT (XNA) recorded a 52 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL APT (XNA) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 52,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-SLG-2025-12-18",
   "lat": 36.1919,
   "lon": -94.49,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "SILOAM SPRING(AWOS)",
   "date": "2025-12-18",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "SILOAM SPRING(AWOS) (SLG) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "AR_ASOS automated observation — SILOAM SPRING(AWOS) (SLG) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-477-Benton-wind-2025-09-23",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2025-09-23",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2025-09-23. Storm tag wind: 70 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 70,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-477"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-TSA-SV-W-477-Benton-hail-2025-09-23",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Benton",
   "date": "2025-09-23",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS TSA for Benton on 2025-09-23. Storm tag hail: 1.25\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25,
   "warningProductKey": "TSA-SV-W-477"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-09-21-hail-36.34--94.46",
   "lat": 36.34,
   "lon": -94.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Decatur",
   "date": "2025-09-21",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near Decatur",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-09-21-hail-36.33--94.15",
   "lat": 36.33,
   "lon": -94.15,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 W Rogers",
   "date": "2025-09-21",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 W Rogers",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Storm Chaser via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-09-21-hail-36.18--94.21",
   "lat": 36.18,
   "lon": -94.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 E Tontitown",
   "date": "2025-09-21",
   "county": "Washington",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS TSA — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1290822-2025-09-20",
   "lon": 206885,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "DECATUR",
   "date": "2025-09-20",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Public — NCEI Event #1290822",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
  },
  {
   "id": "ncei-1292048-2025-09-20",
   "lon": 206885,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ROGERS",
   "date": "2025-09-20",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Strong to severe thunderstorms developed over northern Oklahoma during the evening of the 20th, along a stalled frontal boundary. These storms moved east across portions of northwestern Arkansas during the late evening hours. The strongest storms produced large hail up to half dollar size.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Storm Chaser — NCEI Event #1292048",
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  }
 ]
}