Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Polk County, Arkansas? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 3 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 3 high-wind reports with gusts up to 58 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 7, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 7, 2026 wind event (58 mph) near Mena Intermountain Muni. 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.
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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.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Mena Intermountain Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph. (LZK)”
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Polk County OEM reports scattered trees down throughout the county. Not necessarily concentrated in any one area... but throughout the county as a result of wind from s (LZK)”
SPC verified report · 1 SE Mena
WindUnknown1 SE MenaSPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Tree reported down on Highway 270 near the community of Eagleton. (LZK)”
SPC verified report · Eagleton
WindUnknownEagletonSPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Polk County, AR?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 7, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 3 severe weather events in Polk County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Polk County recently?
No hail reports in the last 180 days, though other storm activity has been recorded in Polk County.
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