Hail History

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Hail history for West Helena, AR

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 24, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 24, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 20067
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon7
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles34

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Helena on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 24, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near West Helena

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar West Helena meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan West Helena

Of 7 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (2).

JanFebMar2Apr3May1JunJulAugSep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan West Helena

Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Helena - West Helena (5 mi from West Helena)

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

May 24, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barton (7 mi from West Helena)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to Golf ball sized hail reported on Highway 1 between Highway 242 and Barton.

Jun 11, 2023 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Helena - West Helena (3 mi from West Helena)

Oct 12, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Southland (0 mi from West Helena)

Apr 20, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Wycamp (2 mi from West Helena)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Helena

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF?Edgewood
9 mi from West Helena		2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 31, 2017EF0Preston Place
5 mi from West Helena		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF0Preston Place
7 mi from West Helena		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Helena

34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Helena since 2006, on 25 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage a reportedLexa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 7, 202558 mph, a estimatHelena - West Helena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202560 mph, a estimatBarton, Helena - West Helena
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202560 mph, a estimatSouthland, Barton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202560 mph, a estimatPreston Place, Helena - West Helena
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202381 mph, a estimatLexa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202258 mph, a estimatSouthland, Helena - West Helena
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202258 mph, a estimatWycamp, Southland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202269 mph, a estimatHelena - West Helena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202058 mph, a estimatLexa
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 West 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.

Cities nearby

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 West Helena.

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