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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hope, AR from March 20, 1955 through May 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
56
Wind Reports
100
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hope, AR · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hope, AR

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
5:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of approx. egg-sized hail in Hope.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hope, AR
2.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
4:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports from social media of baseball size hail in Hope... Arkansas.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hope, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
5:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FROM RANGING FROM HALF DOLLAR TO GOLF BALL SIZE REPORTED IN THE CITY OF HOPE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAILED SE OF HOPE IN THE SHOVER SPRINGS AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE GUERNSEY COMMUNITY WEST OF HOPE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2020
4:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN HOPE BY ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2016
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POST PHOTO OF ONE INCH HAIL IN HOPE ON KATV TWITTER PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
1:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2011
8:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported at the Hope radio station.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hope, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
12:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hope, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
3:02 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hope, AR
0.88″ hail
Mar 29, 2008
11:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell on the north side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hope, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shover Spgs, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail in the Springhill Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WNW Spring Hill, 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 Hope, AR

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement received report of a tree falling on a house on South Laurel Street in Hope.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reports a large tree and two power poles snapped across the city of Hope due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hope, AR
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down throughout the city of Hope. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hope, AR
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and powerlines down all over the town of Hope.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2025
2:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree blocking I-30... near MM 36.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hope, AR
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
1:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Highway 73 West on the east side of Hope.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Hope, AR
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED ALONG HWY. 67 WEST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hope, AR
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2022
12:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 29 AND HWY 67.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
5:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
4:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 ENE HOPE. TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Hope, AR
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2021
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hope, AR
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2021
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PINE TREE WAS BLOWN ONTO A HOME ON COUNTY ROAD 2 IN THE GUERNSEY COMMUNITY WEST OF HOPE. A TREE WAS ALSO BLOWN OVER ONTO POWER LINES NEAR THIS SAME LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Hope, AR
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2020
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS SOUTHWEST OF HOPE AT MILE POST 464 BETWEEN CR 382 AND HEMPSTEAD 1011... WITH AN AMTRAK TRAIN HITTING THE TREE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Hope, 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 Hope, AR

8 reports
UNK category
Dec 2, 2018
7:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO MOVED ACROSS RURAL HEMPSTEAD COUNTY DURING THE EARLY MORNING OF DECEMBER 1ST. DAMAGE WAS INTERMITTENT ALONG ITS PATH FROM NEAR SPRING HILL TO 3 MILES EAST OF HOPE. DAMAGE INCLUDED DESTRUCTION TO A TIN ROOF ON A BARN... A DESTROYED CARPORT... COLUMN AND ANCHORAGE FAILURE OF A HEAVY MACHINERY SHELTER... AND MANY UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Hope, AR
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
7:38 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Hempstead County Arkansas and found evidence of an EF1 tornado north of Hope. The tornado first touched down along CR 248 where 9 out of 10 chicken houses lost their roofs���several trees were snapped and an tractor trailer was flipped over. The tornado continued north east crossing CR 211 where several trees were snapped or uprooted and metal roofing was peeled from a barn. Maximum winds are estimated at 85-95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 NNE Hope, AR
EF0 category
Sep 7, 2010
4:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down east of Hope, Arkansas along US 278. The tornado was associated with the remnants of tropical storm Hermine which was located over central Texas. A large tree was snapped off halfway up near the intersection of US 278 and County Road 1060 along with several large branches. Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 NNW Shover Spgs, AR
F2 category
Mar 1, 1997
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Hope, AR
F1 category
Dec 23, 1982
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F3 category
Apr 2, 1982
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F2 category
Dec 21, 1967
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Feb 9, 1965
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hope, AR
Hempstead County · 6,652 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

Hope, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,787
Households3,264
Housing units3,979
Income
Median household income$44,353
$100k+ households23.9%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,547
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily589
Large multifamily117
Mobile homes726
Housing mix
Single-family share64.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share17.7%
Mobile-home share18.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,825
Renter-occupied1,439
Vacant units715
Home value & age
Median home value$87,800
Owner homes $300k+2.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,905
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 56 hail, 100 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Hope, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hope?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hope, AR is 2.75″. It was reported near Hope, AR on April 26, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hope — 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 Hope address?

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