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Hail history for Helena, AR
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.
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Helena
Of 9 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (2).
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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 (50-sent coin) · Helena - West Helena (0 mi from Helena)
Oct 12, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Southland (3 mi from Helena)
Apr 20, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Wycamp (5 mi from Helena)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Helena
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | EF0 | Preston Place 4 mi from Helena |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF0 | Preston Place 8 mi from Helena |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Helena - West Helena 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Helena - West Helena 1 wind report |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Southland 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Preston Place, Helena - West Helena 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 81 mph, a estimat | Lexa 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Southland, Helena - West Helena 2 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wycamp, Southland 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 69 mph, a estimat | Helena - West Helena 1 wind report |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 70 mph, a estimat | Hamlin 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Helena - West Helena 1 wind report |
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.
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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 Helena.
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