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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cove, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cove, AR from October 31, 1984 through April 29, 2020, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cove, AR · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 29, 2020

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cove, AR

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Cove, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 5, 2009
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Cove, AR
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2009
1:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cove, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Cove, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2007
11:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Cove, AR
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2006
3:43 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cove, AR
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2006
3:36 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cove, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2005
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cove, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 14, 2001
6:23 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cove, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
12:10 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cove, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 1996
8:07 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cove, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cove, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 1992
11:59 AM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
2.75″ hail
Oct 31, 1984
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Cove, AR

13 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 29, 2020
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AT COVE ON SEVERAL COUNTY ROADS AND ON U. S. HIGHWAY 71 SOUTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cove, AR
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
3:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on U.S. 71.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Cove, AR
70 mph
Jun 6, 2014
10:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down, blocking roads in the Cove area.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Cove, AR
60 mph
Aug 7, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Cove, AR
49 mph
Jul 14, 2012
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down, one of which fell on U.S. 71.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Cove, AR
58 mph
Aug 6, 2006
3:43 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Cove, AR
58 mph
May 9, 2006
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cove, AR
58 mph
May 9, 2006
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cove, AR
58 mph
Jun 14, 2001
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines around Cove.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cove, AR
58 mph
Sep 1, 2000
12:42 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cove, AR
58 mph
Jun 9, 1998
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cove, AR
58 mph
May 26, 1997
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were knocked down and a few outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cove, AR
UNK mph
Oct 31, 1984
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Cove, AR

4 reports
EF2 category
May 30, 2013
2:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited McCurtain County, Oklahoma, 1.4 miles southeast of Plunkettville and entered Polk County, Arkansas, 3 miles southwest of Cove. In Arkansas, several mobile homes were damaged, including one that was crushed by a large tree and another that rolled over onto two vehicles. Trees were blown down onto a house, and a barn was destroyed. Several houses suffered roof damage. Numerous large trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. Two cars were crushed by falling trees. Five people were injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.05 SW Cove, AR
F1 category
Sep 8, 1998
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cove, AR
F1 category
Jun 4, 1998
9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Cove, AR
F2 category
Nov 13, 1993
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Cove, AR
Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado touched down in Polk County and traveled approximately 20 miles before it lifted. Even though the tornado was not on the ground continuously, it still managed to cause extensive damage to several towns along its path. The tornado initially touched down approximately 2.50 miles west of Cove, along Highway 4. The storm passed through Cove where it damaged and destroyed several homes and businesses. The tornado then struck the Hatfield area where it destroyed or damaged a number of homes. The tornado continued moving northeastward and struck the southwest part of Mena. In Mena, a large number of homes and businesses sustained damage. Most of the buildings that were struck were either destroyed or received major damage. Eleven people in Mena were treated for minor injuries. A local park in Mena lost a number of large trees. Some of these trees were over 100 years old. A number of buildings in Mena were damaged as a result of trees falling on the structures. The tornado finally lifted about three miles northeast of Mena, in the community of Hillcrest, where it destroyed a few mobile homes and damaged several others. Initial estimates placed the damage at over $6 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Cove, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population359
Households145
Housing units201
Income
Median household income$26,172
$100k+ households24.1%
$150k+ households2.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached117
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily18
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes66
Housing mix
Single-family share58.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share9.0%
Mobile-home share32.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied88
Renter-occupied57
Vacant units56
Home value & age
Median home value$80,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share61.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars118
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 13 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Cove, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2020.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cove?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cove, AR is 2.75″. It was reported near Cove, AR on October 31, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in Cove — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Cove and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Cove — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Cove address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Cove — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Cove address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Cove — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Cove, AR, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Cove, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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