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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Halley, AR from August 11, 1956 through December 28, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Halley, AR · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 28, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Halley, AR

4 reports
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2.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2024
4:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of car windows destroyed were received near this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Halley, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 21, 1996
5:15 AM CST
Hail report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Halley, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 1996
4:28 PM CST
Hail report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Mc Gehee, AR
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 1993
6:10 AM CST
Hail report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Halley, 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 Halley, AR

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UNK mph
Jan 6, 2023
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES WITH LARGE LIMBS SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Halley, AR
UNK mph
Jan 6, 2023
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOSS OF WOOD AND METAL PANELING FROM OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Halley, AR
UNK mph
Jan 6, 2023
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRUGATED STEEL FENCE PANELS RIPPED OFF OF POSTS AND THROWN SEVERAL YARDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Halley, AR
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE ACROSS SOUTHERN DESHA COUNTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE RESULT OF WINDS ESTIMATED AT 75 TO 80 MPH. SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN OR SNAPPED AND POWERLINES AND POWER POLES WERE DAMAGED HEAVILY AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Halley, AR
70 mph
Sep 25, 2011
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a barn was blown down, as were some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.63 NNE Halley, AR
UNK mph
Mar 22, 1991
2:25 PM CST
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK mph
Jun 2, 1989
3:50 PM CST
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK mph
Aug 11, 1956
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 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 Halley, AR

4 reports
UNK category
Jan 6, 2023
1:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FINAL EVIDENT LOCATION OF GROUND CIRCULATION WITHIN THE COTTON FIELD ON THE EASTSIDE OF ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 35 NEAR HALLEY... AR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Halley, AR
UNK category
Jan 6, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: GROUND CIRCULATION AND CONVERGENT FLOW NOTED IN ROADSIDE COTTON FIELD ON EASTSIDE OF ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 35 NEAR HALLEY... AR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Halley, AR
UNK category
Mar 15, 2016
2:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONTINUATION OF TORNADO FROM CHICOT COUNTY AR. CROSSED INTO DESHA COUNTY WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES AND DOWNED POWER LINES. PATH LENGTH INSIDE DESHA COUNTY 2.6 MI...MAX WIDTH 300 YDS...ESTIMATED MAX WIND 86 TO 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Halley, AR
EF1 category
Dec 21, 2013
4:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Halley, AR
Desha County · 4,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of Chicot County into Desha County. One mobile home was knocked off its foundation, had its porch torn off, and had a large metal intermodal shipping container in the back yard overturn and crash into the rear wall of the mobile home, smashing in the kitchen wall. A house had its porch torn off, roof damage, a hole punched in a wall, and broken windows. Another house had a considerable amount of roofing material torn off. At another house, the attached carport was torn off, with much of it landing on the roof of the house. Several sheds were destroyed, large trees were blown down, and several power poles were snapped off. The tornado then exited Desha County 5.1 miles east-northeast of Halley and re-entered Chicot County near the Yellow Bend Port.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .33 SE Halley, 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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Halley, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population10
Households5
Housing units5
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households100%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached5
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+100%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built--
Older-home share100%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 8 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Halley, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 28, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Halley?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Halley, AR is 2.75″. It was reported near Halley, AR on December 28, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Halley — 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 Halley and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Halley — 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 Halley address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Halley — 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 Halley address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Halley — 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 Halley, AR, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Halley, 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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