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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clay County, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clay County, AR from June 17, 1957 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
104
Wind Reports
169
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clay County, AR · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Clay County

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1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Piggott, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter size hail in SW Piggott.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Piggott, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of quarter size hail in St. Francis.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Francis, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of approximately golf ball size hail near Success (2 miles north).
NWS Hail Report Location: Success, AR
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcdougal, AR
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of half dollar size hail in Corning.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, AR
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball size hail in SW Corning near Basil Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Corning, AR
2.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Datto, AR
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Success, AR
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
9:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcdougal, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2025
12:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on social media. 2 miles north of Rector.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rector, AR
2.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball to egg size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail in Piggott... AR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Piggott, AR
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of golf ball size hail between McDougal and Boydsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Hickoria, 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 Clay County

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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down in the city of Saint Francis.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Francis, AR
60 mph
Apr 28, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust reported near Rector. Estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rector, AR
75 mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage to the roof of a home on County Road 461. Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted and a outbuilding sustained damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Greenway, AR
80 mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One outbuilding destroyed and another heavily damaged near the intersection of South Dodd St and West 13th St. Several trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Rector, AR
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to a home... barn... and several downed trees off of CR 420.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Rector, AR
67 mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS measurement near the Corning airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Corning, AR
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees down in the city limits. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Piggott, AR
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down. A home and shop were damaged east of County Road 173.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Corning, AR
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off of home. Numerous trees down. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Knobel, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and large hail in the areas of Clay Rds 492... 473... and 475.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Greenway, AR
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was knocked near Terminal Road in Piggott. Time approximate based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Piggott, AR
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Success, AR
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs and at least one power pole were blown down in Rector. Time approximate based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rector, AR
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down in Piggott.
NWS Wind Report Location: Piggott, AR
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in Corning... blocking a road. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corning, 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 Clay County

26 reports
UNK category
Apr 28, 2026
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of CR 339 and CR 321 northwest of Pollard. When the tornado touched down... a large tree was uprooted... damaging an awning on a residential porch. The tornado quickly began to weaken after its initial touchdown... but not before ripping some metal roofing off a barn and blowing a few shingles off the roof of Trailers Chapel General Baptist Church along CR 321. The tornado also caused minor tree damage along CR 328... lifting after crossing Highway 139. This survey was assisted by law enforcement camera footage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Pollard, AR
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down 4 miles WNW Rector... AR. This tornado produced tree damage... minor roof damage to a home... and roof uplift of a metal outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Rector, AR
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 ENE Knobel. EF-2 tornado occurred in central Clay County AR late Saturday evening.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Knobel, AR
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
4:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is likely continuation from the tornado in Lawrence County AR. It was on the ground for 12.6 miles in Clay County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Datto, AR
UNK category
Mar 14, 2025
10:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-2 tornado occurred in central Clay County AR late Saturday evening.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Knobel, AR
UNK category
Mar 6, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NE HICKORIA. BRIEF... RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO SOUTHWEST OF MCDOUGAL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Hickoria, AR
UNK category
Aug 9, 2019
6:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT REPORTED JUST NORTH OF LAKE ASHBAUGH. APPROXIMATELY... 5 MILES WEST OF PEACH ORCHARD... ARKANSAS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Delaplaine, AR
UNK category
Feb 24, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** POSSIBLE TORNADO. A TRAILER WAS BLOWN INTO A POND NEAR HIGHWAY 90 EAST OF HIGHWAY 135. ONE FATALITY REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Knobel, AR
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2014
11:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just north of Highway 62 near McDougal. Four homes sustained damage. The most significant damage was to a double wide mobile home which had half of the roof torn off. Several trees were knocked down with a few falling onto homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 WNW Mc Dougal, AR
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2012
3:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a farm field near the intersection of County Road 147 and Highway 67, northeast of Corning.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.31 N Corning, AR
EF2 category
Sep 1, 2012
3:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down southwest of the Corning Municipal Airport and traveled northeast across the northern portion of the airport. Two hangars were extensively damaged with a few others receiving minor damage. Many of the aircraft that were housed inside the hangar were heavily damaged as well. Two homes near the airport had windows blown out and a shed had the roof blown off. The tornado continued northeast crossing Highway 67. Power poles along the highway were knocked down. A clear path was seen in the bean field north of Highway 67. The tornado lifted near County Road 135. Large amounts of debris were found nearly 1.5 miles away from the airfield with one 930 pound piece of equipment found nearly a quarter of mile away from the building which it was being stored.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .54 NNW Corning Muni Arpt, AR
F0 category
Oct 18, 2004
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just west of Nimmons and moved northeast. Some minor tree damage occurred with the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Nimmons, AR
F0 category
Oct 18, 2004
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down north of Datto producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Datto, AR
F1 category
Oct 18, 2004
4:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado moved into Clay county from Randolph county and continued to move east. The tornado damaged a couple of cabins in Brookings and destroyed a small farm house near Peach Orchard. Two persons living in the farm house abandoned the house before the tornado struck. Several tombstones were blown down at a cemetery near Peach Orchard. Twelve utility poles were knocked down. Several trees were blown down and some soybean fields were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Brookings, AR
F0 category
Jun 3, 1999
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AR
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just east of Rector. An airplane was turned over. Several large tree limbs were blown down as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rector, 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 · County

Clay County, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,399
Households6,116
Housing units7,499
Income
Median household income$48,500
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households6.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,103
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily371
Large multifamily93
Mobile homes898
Housing mix
Single-family share81.4%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share6.2%
Mobile-home share12.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,371
Renter-occupied1,745
Vacant units1,383
Home value & age
Median home value$88,100
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1973
Older-home share66.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,796
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 104 hail, 169 wind, and 26 tornado reports in Clay County, 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 Clay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clay County is 4.50″. It was reported near Knobel, AR on April 25, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address?

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