Hail History

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Hail history for Helena, AR

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 19, 2015
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Helena on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Helena

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Helena in the last two years.

Hail days near Helena by year

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When hail season peaks near Helena

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (2).

JanFebMar3Apr1May2Jun1Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Helena

Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Helena - West Helena (2 mi from Helena)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at the Helena Bridge.

Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Moon Lake (9 mi from Helena)

Jun 11, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Helena - West Helena (0 mi from Helena)

Oct 12, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Southland (3 mi from Helena)

Apr 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Wycamp (5 mi from Helena)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Helena

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 31, 2017EF0Preston Place
4 mi from Helena		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF0Preston Place
8 mi from Helena		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Helena

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Helena since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Apr 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedHelena - West Helena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202560 mph, estimatedHelena - West Helena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202560 mph, estimatedSouthland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202560 mph, estimatedPreston Place, Helena - West Helena
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202381 mph, estimatedLexa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202258 mph, estimatedSouthland, Helena - West Helena
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202258 mph, estimatedWycamp, Southland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202269 mph, estimatedHelena - West Helena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 27, 202170 mph, estimatedHamlin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202058 mph, estimatedHelena - West Helena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Helena; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Helena.

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