Hail History

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Hail history for Brookland, AR

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 15, 2022
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brookland on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near Brookland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 11, 20260.75 in
penny		Walcott
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Brookland		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Brookland by year

40607508309103111121311411511631721811932032122222342425126

When hail season peaks near Brookland

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (10) and May (10).

JanFeb10Mar9Apr10May3Jun2Jul2Aug2SepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Brookland

Apr 15, 2022 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Lake City (9 mi from Brookland)

National Weather Service description (English): Fire service vehicle damaged by softball-sized hail.

Apr 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesboro (9 mi from Brookland)

Mar 17, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paragould (10 mi from Brookland)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf-ball size hail fell and broke a car windshield southwest Paragould.

May 4, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesboro (9 mi from Brookland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail sized from quarters to golf balls fell on the south side of Jonesboro.

May 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesboro (8 mi from Brookland)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell at Hobby Lobby in Jonesboro.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brookland

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2025EF0Herndon
8 mi from Brookland		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF2Brookings
7 mi from Brookland		12.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Schug
8 mi from Brookland		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Aetna
4 mi from Brookland		5.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF3Needham
8 mi from Brookland		17.7 mi long, 1,800 yd wide
Aug 27, 2020EF1Goobertown
4 mi from Brookland		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2020EF1Bowman
9 mi from Brookland		4.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Mar 28, 2020EF3Jonesboro
9 mi from Brookland		12.5 mi long, 600 yd wide
Aug 20, 2018EF1Finch
10 mi from Brookland		2.4 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jul 3, 2017EF1Jonesboro
8 mi from Brookland		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Hergett
9 mi from Brookland		1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Bowman
8 mi from Brookland		1.6 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brookland

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brookland since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 14, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 202659 mph, measuredJonesboro, Brookland
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedBrookland, Monette, Walcott
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedJonesboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 24, 202664 mph, measuredJonesboro Muni, Nettleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202675 mph, measuredJonesboro Muni, Whitburg, Glendale
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202660 mph, measuredJonesboro Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedGreensboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202575 mph, estimatedClarks Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202458 mph, measuredJonesboro Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedPekin, Finch
2 wind reports		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 Brookland; 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 Brookland.

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