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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hector, AR from June 11, 1959 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hector, AR · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hector, AR

29 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Tag, AR
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Long Pool Campgroun, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM SPOTTER REPORTED 1.75 INCH HAIL 9 MILES NORTHWEST OF HECTOR... AR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Tag, AR
2.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2018
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF BASEBALL SIZE HAIL FROM THE HECTOR AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Hector, AR
3.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2018
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THREE-INCH DIAMETER HAIL FELL ON BUCK MOUNTAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Rock Springs, AR
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2010
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tilly, AR
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2010
9:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pelsor, AR
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tilly, AR
0.75″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tilly, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2006
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pelsor, AR
0.88″ hail
Jan 9, 2006
9:05 PM CST
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hector, AR
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2004
1:55 PM CST
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hector, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2004
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Pleasant Vly, AR
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2004
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pelsor, AR
0.75″ hail
Dec 22, 2003
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nogo, 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 Hector, AR

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a delayed report. Pictures via social media shows some trees down along Hwy 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Sand Gap, AR
62 mph
Apr 16, 2026
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Home weather station measured 62mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hector, AR
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
12:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down along AR-Highway 7 near the Pope/Newton County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Simpson, AR
UNK mph
May 3, 2022
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FALLEN TREES BLOCKING ALL LANES ON HIGHWAY 27 IN HECTOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hector, AR
UNK mph
Feb 22, 2022
9:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF TORN OFF OF BARN IN HECTOR... AR. ROOF DEBRIS IS BLOCKING PINE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hector, AR
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN IN HECTOR... AR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hector, AR
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2018
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AT HECTOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hector, AR
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
1:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AR-27 AND LINDSEY MOTORWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Hector, AR
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2016
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sand Gap, AR
UNK mph
May 13, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES BLOWN OVER AND LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scottsville, AR
UNK mph
May 11, 2016
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR HECTOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hector, AR
60 mph
Jul 10, 2014
1:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down, blocking Arkansas 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 W Hector, AR
60 mph
Feb 18, 2013
4:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fence was damaged when tree limbs fell across it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Tilly, AR
70 mph
Sep 7, 2012
5:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at a number of locations along Arkansas 7 in the Ozark National Forest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Simpson, AR
49 mph
Jun 30, 2012
5:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some shingles were taken off a roof and some small limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hector, 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 Hector, AR

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 6, 2022
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO VIDEO POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEST OF HECTOR. TREES WERE DOWN AND DAMAGE REPORTED AT THE MARTIN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Hector, AR
UNK category
Mar 21, 2020
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED FROM 11 MILES NORTHEAST OF HECTOR TO 14 MILES NORTHEAST OF HECTOR. THE PATH WAS 200 YARDS WIDE AND 2.8 MILES LONG. TREES WERE UPROOTED OR DOWNED AND A TREE WAS BLOWN ONTO A BARN. SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NE Hector, AR
UNK category
Mar 21, 2020
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED FROM 4 MILES NORTH-NORTHEAST OF HECTOR TO 5 MILES NORTH-NORTHEAST OF HECTOR. THE PATH WAS 300 YARDS WIDE AND .81 MILES LONG. THIS TORNADO BEGAN NEAR THE HIGHWAY 27 BRIDGE OVER THE MIDDLE FORK OF ILLINOIS BAYOU. IT UPROOTED AND SNAPPED SEVERAL TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Hector, AR
UNK category
Mar 30, 2017
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO ON GUNTER MOUNTAIN ROAD WNW OF HECTOR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Hector, AR
EF1 category
May 24, 2011
11:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of Johnson County south-southeast of Dillen and entered Pope County south-southwest of Bertha. The track of the tornado in Pope County was within the Ozark National Forest, where many trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.56 SSW Bertha, AR
EF0 category
May 1, 2009
8:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado knocked down some trees in the Ozark National Forest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 WSW Simpson, AR
UNK category
Jun 11, 1959
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Hector, AR
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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

Hector, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population377
Households129
Housing units167
Income
Median household income$51,875
$100k+ households29.5%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached129
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share77.3%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share1.2%
Mobile-home share19.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied101
Renter-occupied28
Vacant units38
Home value & age
Median home value$108,600
Owner homes $300k+4.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share59.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars126
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 45 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Hector, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hector?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hector, AR is 3.00″. It was reported near Rock Springs, AR on June 2, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hector — 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 Hector address?

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