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.

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. This includes significant hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals need this history to assess potential property damage. StormAuditor synthesizes vast amounts of historical storm data. The result: detailed insights into past severe weather across the state.

What are "Major Storm Days" in Arkansas?

Major storm days in Arkansas feature widespread severe weather activity. They often include multiple reports of large hail (typically 1.00 inch, or quarter-sized, or larger). They also bring damaging wind gusts (58 mph or higher), and sometimes tornadoes. These events can affect large areas and lead to significant property damage.

How StormAuditor Measures & Reports Arkansas Storms

StormAuditor uses a robust methodology to build an accurate historical weather picture. Our SAHE-2 (Storm Auditor Hail Estimate v2) system processes radar-derived MESH (Maximum Estimated Size of Hail) swaths. It adds human-observed SPC storm reports and NWS severe thunderstorm warnings. Together, these estimate hail sizes at specific property locations. We also use SAWE-2 (Storm Auditor Wind Estimate). It analyzes station-consistent background wind fields, ASOS/AWOS measured gusts, and NWS LSRs (Local Storm Reports). From these, it develops localized wind speed estimates.

We provide estimates based on the best available data. We indicate whether a property was located within a warning polygon or hail swath, or whether severe weather occurred nearby. For more details, see our comprehensive guides on /methodology/hail and /methodology/wind.

Recent Notable Storm Days in Arkansas

Recent storm reports show varied severe weather across Arkansas. Here are some examples of recent activity, as recorded by storm spotters and summarized in the Storm Prediction Center's reports:

  • July 11, 2026 — TSTM WND DMG 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 — TSTM WND DMG in Delaplaine and 1 SSE Pine Bluff
  • July 8, 2026 — TSTM WND DMG in Eudora, Jennie, and 9 S Hamburg
  • July 7, 2026 — TSTM WND DMG in 3 W Cherry Valley

These examples show the varied nature of severe weather in Arkansas, from damaging thunderstorm winds to hail reports. In the past, 0.75-inch hail (penny-sized) was considered severe. The National Weather Service revised its standard in 2010. Hail must now be 1.00 inch (quarter-sized) or larger to meet severe thunderstorm criteria. Still, smaller hail can cause damage, especially to older or softer roofing materials.

How to Research a Date of Loss in Arkansas

Investigating potential weather-related property damage? Date-of-loss research is a critical first step. StormAuditor tools streamline this process for any Arkansas address:

1. Start with the Address Lookup: Enter your specific Arkansas address into our /address-lookup tool. It generates a property-level historical weather report. The report shows severe hail, wind, and NOAA warnings that impacted or were near the location.

2. Explore Date-of-Loss Weather Research: Have a specific date in mind? Our /date-of-loss-weather-research hub provides resources for detailed investigation.

3. Review Daily Weather Conditions: Want a general overview of weather on a particular day? Use our /weather-on-this-date feature. It covers peak wind gusts, precipitation, and temperature.

Practical Guidance for Arkansas Properties

Past storm events matter for property owners, contractors, and insurance adjusters in Arkansas. Knowing when severe hail (e.g., 1.00" quarter-sized or larger) or damaging winds (58 mph+) affected a location gives crucial context for damage assessments. For example, asphalt shingles typically begin to show functional hail damage from 1.00" to 1.25" impacts. Wind uplift can start causing tab creasing and lifting between 55-70 mph gusts.

StormAuditor's reports provide data to inform your decisions. Always remember: a qualified, on-site inspection is essential to determine the exact cause and extent of any property damage.

Limitations

StormAuditor provides comprehensive historical weather data. Even so, every weather data platform has inherent limits. Radar-based hail estimates, like MESH, can sometimes under-estimate wet hail or over-estimate in intense reflectivity cores. Ground-based wind observations from weather stations are highly accurate but sparsely spaced. They may miss localized microbursts or isolated high gusts between stations. Our reports provide estimates based on the available data. They are not measurements at your specific property, and they do not indicate that damage definitely occurred. Warning polygons, for instance, define an area and time window where severe weather was possible. Not every point within the polygon experienced the peak conditions. StormAuditor provides weather insights. It does not offer legal, insurance, or engineering advice, and it cannot provide causation for damage.

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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-sized (1.00") hail or larger? Consult a specific property report using our /address-lookup.

How do I find storm history for my Arkansas address?

Use StormAuditor's /address-lookup tool. Enter your specific address to generate a detailed historical weather report for that location. It includes hail estimates, wind gusts, and past warnings.

What size hail is considered severe in Arkansas by the NWS?

The National Weather Service defines severe hail as 1.00 inch (quarter-sized) in diameter or larger. Smaller hail can still cause property damage, especially to certain roofing materials.

Can StormAuditor tell me if my roof was damaged by a storm?

StormAuditor provides detailed historical weather data, including hail size estimates and wind speeds at your location. This data helps you understand past events. Only a qualified, on-site inspector can determine if your roof sustained damage and what caused it.

What kind of wind speeds cause damage to roofs?

The NWS considers wind gusts of 58 mph or higher severe. For roofing, wind uplift on asphalt shingles can cause tab creasing and lifting between 55-70 mph gusts. Widespread blow-off becomes more common above 75-85 mph for older shingles.

Where can I learn more about StormAuditor's data?

Our methodologies for hail and wind are explained on our /methodology/hail and /methodology/wind pages. A full list of our data sources is at /data-sources.