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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Portland, AR from April 22, 1974 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 71663 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Portland, AR · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Portland, AR

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Portland, AR
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2008
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter sized hail fell from an strengthening supercell thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Portland, AR
1.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2002
7:10 AM CST
Hail report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced quarter- to golfball-sized hail as it moved over the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Snyder, AR
1.00″ hail
May 9, 1988
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 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 Portland, AR

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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Hwy 160.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Snyder, AR
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2024
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Old Portland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Snyder, AR
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across county road 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Portland, AR
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NE Portland. Trees down across county road 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Portland, AR
UNK mph
Jan 7, 2023
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BUILDINGS SUFFERED ROOFING DAMAGE CONSISTING OF PRIMARILY SHINGLE LOSS OR TIN PEELING. SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES WERE DOWNED. DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS AND STRETCHED FROM PORTLAND EASTWARD ALONG HIGHWAY 278. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE OCCURRED TO AN OUTBUILDING THAT SUFFERED ENOUGH ROOF DAMAGE TO HAVE INSULATION STREWN DOWN WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Portland, AR
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAILROAD SIGNS AND OTHER SIGNS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Portland, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2017
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN IN PORTLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portland, AR
58 mph
May 17, 2015
4:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A powerline was blown down along Highway 165.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Portland, AR
85 mph
Mar 28, 2014
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swath of straight line wind damage began near Highway 165 between Portland and Parkdale, Arkansas. Eight wooden power poles were snapped off to the east along Highway 165 just to the south of Portland. An outbuilding was flipped over to the east as well along Empire Road just inside Chicot County. The damage swath was about 3 miles long and 1 mile wide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Portland, AR
58 mph
Sep 22, 2011
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Portland.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Portland, AR
58 mph
May 25, 2011
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large oak trees were uprooted and a porch was damaged along Highway 160.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.19 E Portland, AR
63 mph
Aug 2, 2008
11:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down across the county. Damage was scattered in nature but widespread across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.6 NE Portland, AR
63 mph
Jun 27, 2008
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .32 SW Snyder, AR
63 mph
May 17, 2003
3:30 AM CST
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sunshine, AR
UNK mph
Nov 27, 1994
4:35 PM CST
Wind report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a storage building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portland, 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 Portland, AR

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2018
8:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO BEGAN ALONG US 165 BETWEEN PORTLAND AND MONTROSE... WHERE A FEW OLDER UTILITY POLES WERE DAMAGED AND MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS OPEN FIELDS... DAMAGING ADDITIONAL UTILITY POLES ALONG ASHLEY CO RD 54. THE TORNADO CROSSED US 82 NEAR THE ASHLEY/CHICOT CO LINE. AT THIS LOCATION... THE TOP OF A SILO WAS REMOVED AND THE STRUCTURE WAS BENT... TWO HOMES SUSTAINED EXTERIOR DAMAGE WITH ONE LOSING A LARGE AMOUNT OF ROOFING MATERIAL... A TRAVEL TRAILER WAS DESTROYED AND AN ADJACENT MOBILE HOME WAS DAMAGED... AND COUPLE BUSINESSES SUSTAINED RELATIVELY MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE TORNADO REACHED ITS PEAK INTENSITY NEAR THIS LOCATION... WHERE TWO SETS OF WOODEN TRANSMISSION POLES WERE SNAPPED. THERE WAS ALSO CONSIDERABLE TREE DAMAGE IN THE AREA. THE TORNADO CONTINUED ACROSS SHELTON TURNER RD... WHERE A HOME AND MOBILE HOME SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE TORNADO CROSSED AR HIGHWAY 293... SLAUGHTER RD... BEAVERS RD... AND LINGO RD BEFORE LIFTING IN CENTRAL CHICOT CO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Portland, AR
EF2 category
May 25, 2011
7:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ten power poles were snapped along with several overturned irrigation pivots. There was minor damage to the roofs of several homes, along with several trees snapped and uprooted. A carport was destroyed, and tin was blown off several outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 N Portland, AR
F0 category
May 9, 1998
7:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Portland, AR
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was sighted by spotters. It touched down briefly and did not produce any damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Portland, 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

Portland, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population430
Households150
Housing units170
Income
Median household income$47,500
$100k+ households31.3%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached133
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes15
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share12.4%
Mobile-home share8.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied123
Renter-occupied27
Vacant units20
Home value & age
Median home value$55,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share74.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars127
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 24 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Portland, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Portland?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Portland, AR is 1.75″. It was reported near Snyder, AR on August 25, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Portland — 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 Portland address?

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