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Hail history for Brinkley, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brinkley on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jan 22, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and November.
Recent hail near Brinkley
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Brinkley in the last two years.
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Jan 22, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brinkley (1 mi from Brinkley)
Dec 23, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cotton Plant (9 mi from Brinkley)
May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wheatley (6 mi from Brinkley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on Interstate 40 near Wheatley.May 3, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Brinkley (1 mi from Brinkley)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Fargo (5 mi from Brinkley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brinkley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | EF2 | Keevil 7 mi from Brinkley |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Allendale 6 mi from Brinkley |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Brinkley Meml Airport 1 mi from Brinkley |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Wheatley 3 mi from Brinkley |
| May 2, 2008 | EF0 | Saulsburg 6 mi from Brinkley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brinkley
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brinkley since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jan 11, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage a reported | Brinkley 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Cotton Plant 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 62 mph, a estimat | Wheatley 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Brinkley 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Brinkley 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Bayless, Emmons 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 67 mph, a measured | Fargo 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 74 mph, a measured | Zent, Wheatley, Cotton Plant 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2018 | 75 mph, a estimat | Brinkley 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 75 mph, a estimat | Brinkley, Cotton Plant, Wheatley 4 wind reports |
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 Brinkley; 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.
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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 Brinkley.
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