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Hempstead County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Hempstead County, Arkansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 62 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 80 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Hempstead County, Arkansas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Hempstead County, Arkansas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Hempstead County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Hempstead County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

80
Events (12 mo)
62
Hail
18
Wind
0
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Sep 21, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 25, 2026 hail event near Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 25, 2026 hail event (2.75") near Hope. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Storm exposure for an address in Hempstead County

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, September 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Corinth, or 8 miles east of Dierks, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Nashville, Corinth, Center Point and Muddy Fork.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Saturday, September 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles east of Prescott, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Buckner, or 6 miles northwest of Waldo, moving south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 810 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Corinth, or 9 miles north of Nashville, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Smithland to near Rocky Branch, or extending from 9 miles south of Stamps to 19 miles east of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Prescott, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hope, Prescott, Emmet, Blevins, Perrytown, Boughton, Sutton and Laneburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 943 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Blevins to near Red Lick, or extending from 12 miles north of Hope to 8 miles northwest of Wake Village, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 1030 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Fulton, or 15 miles east of Ashdown, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 826 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nashville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Nashville, Corinth, Center Point and Muddy Fork.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Washington, or 8 miles southeast of Nashville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Blevins, McCaskill and Ozan.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 440 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hope, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hope, Prescott, Emmet, Perrytown, Oakhaven, Sutton and Laneburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles northeast of Ogden, or 11 miles east of Ashdown, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Dierks, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northwest of Athens to 7 miles north of Corinth, or extending from 13 miles northwest of Umpire to 13 miles east of Dierks, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 857 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles northwest of Athens to 13 miles north of Bluff City, or extending from 13 miles northwest of Umpire to 12 miles northeast of Prescott, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Fulton, or 13 miles east of Texarkana, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 1047 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fulton, or 14 miles northeast of Texarkana, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 642 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles north of Blevins to 13 miles west of Bogata, or extending from 16 miles northwest of Prescott to 16 miles northwest of Hagansport, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 747 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles north of McNeil to near Fouke, or extending from 9 miles north of McNeil to 14 miles northeast of Atlanta, moving south at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 104 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Waldo, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 400 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles southeast of Nashville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northwest of Corinth to near Wilton, or extending from 8 miles east of Dierks to 5 miles northwest of Ashdown, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 951 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles northwest of Saratoga to over Washington, or extending from 6 miles southwest of Mineral Springs to 6 miles northwest of Hope, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 433 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Saratoga, or 12 miles east of Ashdown, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northeast of Blevins to over Ashdown, or extending from 15 miles north of Prescott to over Ashdown, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles northeast of Garland, or 8 miles northwest of Lewisville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 837 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 13 miles north of Gillham to 9 miles south of Plain Dealing, or extending from 16 miles west of Umpire to 18 miles southwest of Springhill, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 928 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Athens to over Bussey, or extending from near Umpire to 10 miles north of Springhill, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Nashville to near Cookville, or extending from over Nashville to 10 miles east of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“Law enforcement received report of a tree falling on a house on South Laurel Street in Hope. (SHV)”

SPC verified report · Hope

Friday, May 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 8, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Foreman, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 857 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saratoga, or 11 miles south of Mineral Springs, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Emmet, or 5 miles southwest of Prescott, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Prescott, Emmet, Blevins, Perrytown, Boughton and Laneburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ben Lomond, or 11 miles west of Mineral Springs, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Nashville, Mineral Springs, Tollette, Ben Lomond, Saratoga, Oak Grove, Ozan, Browntown and Bellview.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mineral Springs, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 1212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Winthrop, or 8 miles northeast of Foreman, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 26, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Social media report of approx. egg-sized hail in Hope. (SHV)”

SPC verified report · Hope

“At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles south of Washington to over Richmond, or extending from 7 miles west of Hope to 7 miles southwest of Ashdown, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 25, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Reports from social media of baseball size hail in Hope... Arkansas. (SHV)”

SPC verified report · Hope

“Report of golf ball size hail relayed to Hempstead County 911 call center from the town of Ozan... AR. (SHV)”

SPC verified report · Ozan

Friday, April 24, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 24, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 611 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Fulton, or 11 miles southwest of Hope, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bodcaw, Patmos and Sutton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Bodcaw, or 8 miles southeast of Hope, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 704 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Blevins to over Washington, or extending from 14 miles northwest of Prescott to 7 miles northwest of Hope, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 543 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Emmet to 6 miles south of Stamps, or extending from 6 miles south of Prescott to 6 miles south of Stamps, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 748 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Center Point, or 7 miles northwest of Mineral Springs, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 1132 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 6 miles southeast of Fouke, or 18 miles southwest of Lewisville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 122 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ogden, or 8 miles southeast of Ashdown, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Thursday, January 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 413 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fulton, or 12 miles northeast of Texarkana, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 347 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wake Village, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Monday, November 24, 2025

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, November 24, 2025 storm activity in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 333 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Emmet, or 8 miles south of Prescott, moving northeast at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 910 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 27 miles northeast of Blevins to near Oil City, or extending from 29 miles north of Prescott to 23 miles north of Shreveport, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 419 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ashdown, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

“At 1107 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Willisville, or 10 miles north of Waldo, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hempstead County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Hempstead County, AR?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 80 severe weather events in Hempstead County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Hempstead County recently?

Yes — 62 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Hempstead County?

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