Arkansas Storm Data & Recent Severe Weather History
By StormAuditor Editorial Team · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-08-11
Based on public NOAA and National Weather Service records, published under StormAuditor's methodology and data-source standards. Radar-derived hail sizes are estimates unless attributed to a ground report.
Damage-threshold ranges in this article are general guidance synthesized from industry and federal research — IBHS building-performance research, NWS severe criteria, and product standards such as UL 2218 (hail impact resistance) and ASTM D3161/D7158 (shingle wind ratings). Actual performance depends on product rating, age, installation quality, exposure, and impact characteristics — thresholds describe when damage becomes possible, not when it occurs.
StormAuditor provides in-depth historical weather data for Arkansas, helping you understand past severe weather events like hail, wind, and tornadoes.
Arkansas Storm Data & Recent Major Storm Days
Arkansas sits in a region often called "Tornado Alley" or "Dixie Alley." The state sees a wide range of severe weather: significant hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes. Homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals need this history to judge property damage. StormAuditor pulls together a large amount of storm data to give detailed insight into past severe weather across the state.
What Are "Major Storm Days" in Arkansas?
Major storm days in Arkansas bring severe weather over a wide area. They often include:
- several reports of large hail (usually 1.00 inch, or quarter size, or larger),
- damaging wind gusts (58 mph or more), and
- sometimes tornadoes.
These events can hit large areas and cause significant property damage.
How StormAuditor Reports Arkansas Storms
StormAuditor builds its estimates from public NOAA and NWS records:
- Hail: Our SAHE-2 (Storm Auditor Hail Estimate v2) system processes radar hail swaths: MESH (Maximum Estimated Size of Hail). It adds SPC storm reports from people and NWS severe thunderstorm warnings. Together, these estimate hail sizes at specific properties.
- Wind: Our SAWE-2 (Storm Auditor Wind Estimate) analyzes background wind fields that agree with stations, gusts measured at ASOS/AWOS stations, and NWS LSRs (Local Storm Reports). From these, it builds local wind speed estimates.
We give estimates from the best available data. We show whether a property was inside a warning area or hail swath, or whether severe weather struck nearby. For more, see our guides on Hail Methodology and Wind Methodology.
Recent Notable Storm Days in Arkansas
Recent storm reports show varied severe weather across Arkansas. Examples, as recorded by storm spotters and summarized in the Storm Prediction Center's reports:
- July 11, 2026 — thunderstorm wind damage in Trumann, 2 E Jonesboro, 2 WNW Madison, 2 W Egypt, Black Rock, Tuckerman, Grays, Bald Knob, Heber Springs, 4 SE Sugar Loaf Recreat, Goshen, and 0.75" HAIL 4 SE Walcott
- July 9, 2026 — thunderstorm wind damage in Delaplaine and 1 SSE Pine Bluff
- July 8, 2026 — thunderstorm wind damage in Eudora, Jennie, and 9 S Hamburg
- July 7, 2026 — thunderstorm wind damage in 3 W Cherry Valley
Severe weather in Arkansas takes many forms, from damaging thunderstorm winds to hail. In the past, 0.75-inch (penny-size) hail counted as severe. The National Weather Service changed its standard in 2010. Hail must now be 1.00 inch (quarter size) or larger to meet the severe thunderstorm criteria. Smaller hail can still cause damage, mainly to older or softer roofing.
How to Research a Date of Loss in Arkansas
Looking into weather damage to a property? Date-of-loss research is the first step. StormAuditor's tools make it simple for any Arkansas address:
- Start with Address Lookup: Enter your Arkansas address in our Address Lookup tool. You get a property-level weather history. It shows severe hail, wind, and NOAA warnings at or near the location.
- Use Date-of-Loss Weather Research: Have a date in mind? Our Date of Loss Weather Research hub has resources for a detailed look.
- Check daily weather: Want an overview of the weather on one day? Use our Weather on This Date feature. It covers peak wind gusts, rainfall, and temperature.
Practical Guidance for Arkansas Properties
Past storms matter to Arkansas owners, contractors, and adjusters. Knowing when severe hail (1.00" quarter size or larger) or damaging wind (58 mph or more) hit a location gives key context for damage assessments.
- Asphalt shingles often begin to show functional hail damage from hail 1.00" to 1.25" across.
- On aged or poorly fastened asphalt roofs, shingles can lift with gusts of 46–57 mph. Shingle loss is possible from 58 mph, and widespread roof-covering loss is possible from about 74 mph.
StormAuditor's reports give you data for your decisions. A qualified, on-site inspection is needed to find the exact cause and extent of any damage.
Limitations
StormAuditor gives full weather history. Still, every weather data platform has limits:
- Radar hail estimates like MESH can under-estimate wet hail. They can over-estimate in intense reflectivity cores.
- Weather stations measure wind very accurately, but they are spread far apart. They may miss local microbursts or isolated high gusts between them.
- Our reports give estimates from the available data. They are not measurements at your property, and they do not show that damage definitely occurred.
- Warning areas mark a place and time when severe weather was possible. Not every point inside got the peak conditions.
- StormAuditor gives weather insight. It does not give legal, insurance, or engineering advice, and it cannot establish what caused damage.
Related StormAuditor Tools
- Property-Level Address Lookup
- Hail Explorer for Arkansas
- Wind Explorer for Arkansas
- Date of Loss Research Resources
- Understanding Our Data Sources
- View a Sample Report
FAQ
When was the last major hail storm in Arkansas?
Recent reports show 0.75-inch hail on July 11, 2026, southeast of Walcott. Looking for quarter-size (1.00") hail or larger? Check a property report with our Address Lookup.
How do I find storm history for my Arkansas address?
Enter your address in StormAuditor's Address Lookup tool. You get a detailed weather history for that location, with hail estimates, wind gusts, and past warnings.
What size hail does the NWS call severe in Arkansas?
The National Weather Service defines severe hail as 1.00 inch (quarter size) across or larger. Smaller hail can still damage property, mainly some roofing materials.
Can StormAuditor tell me if a storm damaged my roof?
StormAuditor gives detailed weather history, including hail size estimates and wind speeds at your location. This helps you understand past events. Only a qualified, on-site inspector can decide whether your roof was damaged and what caused it.
What wind speeds damage roofs?
The NWS calls gusts of 58 mph or more severe. On aged or poorly fastened asphalt roofs, shingles can lift with gusts of 46–57 mph. Shingle loss is possible from 58 mph, and widespread roof-covering loss is possible from about 74 mph.
Where can I learn more about StormAuditor's data?
Our hail and wind methods are on our Hail Methodology and Wind Methodology pages. The full list of data sources is at Data Sources.