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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Whelen Springs, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Whelen Springs, AR from May 27, 1963 through May 22, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Whelen Springs, AR · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last May 22, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Whelen Springs, AR

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 22, 2024
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whelen Springs, AR
2.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF HAIL LARGER THAN TENNIS BALL SHARED WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whelen Springs, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2007
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 W Kansas, AR
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
7:54 PM CST
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whelen Spgs, AR
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 1997
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Whelen Spgs, AR
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whelen Spgs, AR
2.00″ hail
Nov 11, 1969
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK hail
Jul 5, 1965
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 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 Whelen Springs, AR

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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2021
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN OVER HWY 53 BETWEEN GURDON AND WHELEN SPRINGS AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whelen Springs, AR
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2016
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 53 SOUTH...TAKING POWER LINES WITH THEM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whelen Springs, AR
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
5:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.44 ESE Whelen Spgs, AR
60 mph
Jul 23, 2014
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .82 NW Kansas, AR
60 mph
Jun 9, 2010
2:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Whelen Spgs, AR
58 mph
Nov 1, 2004
7:45 AM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a number of trees and power lines. Several outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kansas, AR
58 mph
Aug 6, 2003
4:10 PM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Joan, AR
58 mph
May 22, 1999
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whelen Spgs, AR
58 mph
Feb 26, 1998
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down some tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whelen Spgs, AR
UNK mph
Oct 18, 1993
11:55 PM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whelen Springs, AR
UNK mph
Apr 13, 1987
12:35 PM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK mph
Jan 10, 1975
3:15 AM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK mph
May 6, 1967
12:45 AM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AR
UNK mph
May 27, 1963
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 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 Whelen Springs, AR

2 reports
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
8:08 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A house had shingles and siding blown off, and its TV antenna blown over. At the same residence, a huge tree smashed into the tractor shed, and a canning shed was destroyed, scattering jars and bottles all over the back yard and an adjacent pasture. Numerous trees were blown down, as were a few power poles and power lines. Farm gates were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 WNW Whelen Spgs, AR
F1 category
Apr 2, 1982
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Whelen Springs, AR
Clark County · 6,435 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

Whelen Springs, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population47
Households16
Housing units16
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households43.8%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached10
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share37.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$137,500
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1988
Older-home share31.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 14 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Whelen Springs, AR, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 22, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Whelen Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Whelen Springs, AR is 2.75″. It was reported near Whelen Springs, AR on March 27, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Whelen Springs — 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 Whelen Springs address?

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