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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Montgomery County, AR

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Montgomery County, AR from November 17, 1957 through July 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
152
Wind Reports
198
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Montgomery County, AR · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Montgomery County

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Updates previous hail report from Welsh. Montgomery Co Sheriff Dept report damaged windshields to patrol cars... and damage to roofs from the public. Montgomery Co Sheriff Deputy reported baseball sized hail between Glenwood and Bonnerdale on US70 in southeast Montgomery Co. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Welsh, AR
2.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Caddo Gap, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio operator reports quarter sized hail in Norman. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norman, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Montgomery Co Fire Chief reports golf ball sized hail south of Mount Ida. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Norman, AR
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Updates previous hail report from 1 WSW Huddleston. Montgomery Co. Fire Chief reports golf ball sized hail near South Side Rd. Damage to roofs and vehicles also occurred in Pine Ridge. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Huddleston, AR
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hopper, AR
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2025
9:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Caddo Gap, AR
1.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 ENE Story. Estimated golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Story, AR
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Story, AR
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to windows and AC units.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Caddo Gap, AR
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2024
4:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Caddo Gap, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Mount Ida COOP observer reported golf ball sized hail falling in the community of Hopper at this time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hopper, AR
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time from previous hail report from 1 E Hopper. The Mount Ida COOP observer reported golf ball sized hail falling in the community of Hopper at this time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hopper, AR
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trees also reportedly blown down in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pencil Bluff, AR
4.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous large hailstones shown in pictures via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Sims, 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 Montgomery County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house just off Highway 70.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Welsh, AR
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some tree damage noted along AR Hwy 188 north of Mt. Ida. Pea size hail was also observed here around the same time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Washita, AR
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were reportedly blown down all over Montgomery County... from north to south. This particular point is simply meant to represent the northern half of Montgomery County... not to specify damage at this specific location.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sims, AR
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a home near the community of Hopper in southern Montgomery County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopper, AR
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and powerlines blown down just north of town on 270 N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Mount Ida, AR
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This a delayed report. Trees down across Smoky Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Norman, AR
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2025
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down across the vicinity of Mt. Ida.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hurricane Grove, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports multiple trees and power lines down across the county with some roads blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mount Ida, AR
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
5:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observer reports trees down across parts of Hwy 88 and 270.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pencil Bluff, AR
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
9:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across the area mainly south and southeast of Mount Ida.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Alamo, AR
UNK mph
May 3, 2024
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *This is a delayed report* Approximately 50 feet of fence blown down along Pecan Lane in Mt. Ida.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Ida, AR
UNK mph
May 3, 2024
9:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture sent by COOP observer of large tree down in front of church.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Ida, AR
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2024
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages with lines down along Owley Road south of Mt. Ida.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Mount Ida, AR
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
12:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines blown down along Highway 8 between Caddo Gap and Glenwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Caddo Gap, AR
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of the roof at the Mountain Harbor Resort Marina over the docks/boat slips damaged. Winds estimated by radar to be around 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Silver, 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 Montgomery County

16 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2018
12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO WAS WITNESSED WEST OF PENCIL BLUFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Oden, AR
UNK category
Apr 19, 2018
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN REPORTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Pencil Bluff, AR
UNK category
Mar 13, 2016
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BOAT DOCKS...TREES...AND POWER LINES. SEVERAL HOMES DAMAGED...INCLUDING A MOBILE HOME WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. PATH LENGTH 1.7 MI...WIDTH 180 YDS...ESTIMATED MAX WINDS 86 TO 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Gap Creek Rec Are, AR
EF1 category
May 30, 2013
5:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado uprooted trees and blew down part of a hay barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 E Cox Spgs, AR
EF1 category
May 30, 2013
2:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Clark County 3.2 miles west-northwest of Elm and entered Montgomery County 2.1 miles east-southeast of Welsh. In Montgomery County, trees were snapped off or uprooted. The tornado exited Montgomery County 4.2 miles east-northeast of Welsh and entered Hot Spring County 1.6 miles west of Bonnerdale. This is the third segment of a four-segment tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.09 ESE Welsh, AR
EF2 category
May 30, 2013
2:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado blew the roof off one house and damaged another. A number of outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off. Two people were injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 N Huddleston, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
3:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado exited Clark County west-northwest of Elm and entered Montgomery County east-southeast of Welsh. In Montgomery County, the tornado knocked down trees, power lines, and power poles, took the roof off of a barn, and caused a tree to fall on a house. The tornado exited Montgomery County east-northeast of Welsh and entered Hot Spring County west-southwest of Bonnerdale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.05 ESE Welsh, AR
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
2:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado exited Polk County east-northeast of Opal and entered Montgomery County southwest of Pine Ridge. In Montgomery County, numerous trees and some power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.16 SW Pine Ridge, AR
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
4:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was spawned in southeastern Montgomery County about 4 miles north-northeast of Welsh. The tornado tracked quickly to the northeast, and caused mostly tree and power line damage. The tornado continued into southwestern Garland County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Welsh, AR
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
4:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved into southeastern Montgomery County from Pike County. The tornado caused mostly tree damage before dissipating around 2 miles north of Welsh.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Welsh, AR
F0 category
Apr 9, 2004
7:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved from southeast Polk County into southwest Montgomery County. The tornado affected areas 13 to 14 miles southwest of Black Springs, and caused mostly tree damage. The tornado was on the ground for almost 2 miles before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SW Black Spgs, AR
F2 category
May 1, 2003
8:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved from southeast Polk County into southwest Montgomery County about 8.5 miles south-southwest of Pine Ridge. Widespread tree damage was noted along the path of the tornado. The tornado lifted about 9 miles south of Pine Ridge.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSW Pine Ridge, AR
F0 category
Apr 3, 1989
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Sep 17, 1970
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AR
F1 category
Mar 9, 1964
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, AR
Montgomery County · 3,358 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 · County

Montgomery County, AR area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,571
Households3,752
Housing units5,469
Income
Median household income$49,015
$100k+ households29.3%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,358
Attached single-family132
Small multifamily209
Large multifamily49
Mobile homes1,674
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share4.7%
Mobile-home share30.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,959
Renter-occupied793
Vacant units1,717
Home value & age
Median home value$136,000
Owner homes $300k+21.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1989
Older-home share35%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,575
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 152 hail, 198 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Montgomery County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Montgomery County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Montgomery County is 4.50″. It was reported near Pine Ridge, AR on April 29, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County address?

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