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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake Hamilton, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Hamilton, AR from July 9, 1977 through May 8, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Hamilton, AR · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Hamilton, AR

13 reports
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3.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tea Cup sized hail was reported on Lake Shore and Easy Terrace (exact location/lat...lon may need to be adjusted after event is over).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Lake Hamilton, AR
2.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis Ball sized hail and 65 mph winds reported near Red Oak... intersection of Far Shores and Red Oak Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Oak, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Lake Hamilton, AR
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lake Hamilton, AR
1.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Lake Hamilton, AR
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2013
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Lake Hamilton, AR
0.88″ hail
Mar 10, 2010
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 ESE Lake Hamilton, AR
0.88″ hail
Mar 30, 2008
1:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Lake Hamilton, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2005
9:32 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Hot Spgs, AR
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2004
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
0.75″ hail
Feb 10, 1998
7:08 AM CST
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Hot Spgs, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1986
5:07 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
0.75″ hail
Dec 16, 1977
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 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 Lake Hamilton, AR

16 reports
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UNK mph
May 24, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN... PARTIALLY ONTO A HOME. A METAL CARPORT WAS ALSO DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2018
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN NEAR LAKE HAMILTON. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL POWER OUTAGES THROUGH THE LAKE HAMILTON REGION.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN OVER NEAR CAROLINE ACRES POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lake Hamilton, AR
60 mph
Nov 17, 2015
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were blown down near the intersection of highways 7 and 290.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 SSE Lake Hamilton, AR
60 mph
Nov 17, 2015
11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was some damage to cabins on Lake Hamilton Dr., along with some trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 NE Lake Hamilton, AR
58 mph
Sep 21, 2006
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
58 mph
Jun 2, 2004
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed around Lake Hamilton, with a tree on a house. Building materials from a construction site were also blown across a road. Due to the wind, waves were several feet high on Lake Hamilton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
58 mph
Jul 19, 2003
5:55 AM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a number of trees and damaged the roofs of some buildings around Lake Hamilton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
58 mph
May 26, 2002
11:55 AM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
58 mph
May 27, 2001
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down large trees and power lines around Pettyview.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pettyview, AR
58 mph
Jul 20, 2000
10:55 AM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
UNK mph
Jun 9, 1994
9:00 AM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
UNK mph
Aug 5, 1993
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Hamilton, AR
UNK mph
Nov 19, 1991
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK mph
Apr 1, 1983
2:06 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 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 Lake Hamilton, AR

3 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2024
5:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video from public showing tornado over Lake Hamilton... with power flashes. Debris signature on radar shortly afterwards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Lake Hamilton, AR
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2008
9:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado blew down hundreds of trees. The tornado moved out of Garland County and into Hot Spring County in the Diamondhead area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 SSW Diamondhead, AR
F2 category
Nov 15, 1988
8:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Hamilton, AR
Garland County · 34,082 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

Lake Hamilton, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,912
Households742
Housing units1,434
Income
Median household income$87,870
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households11.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached731
Attached single-family57
Small multifamily307
Large multifamily253
Mobile homes86
Housing mix
Single-family share51.0%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share39.1%
Mobile-home share6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied572
Renter-occupied170
Vacant units692
Home value & age
Median home value$411,000
Owner homes $300k+80.6%
Owner homes $500k+30.2%
Owner homes $750k+20.8%
Median year built1988
Older-home share20.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars724
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 16 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Lake Hamilton, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Hamilton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Hamilton, AR is 3.00″. It was reported near Lake Hamilton, AR on June 14, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake Hamilton — 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 Lake Hamilton address?

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