NOAA Storm Events, 2016-2026
Hail in Arkansas, county by county
2,157 reported hail events across 75 countys, largest 5.00 in.
Reports
2,157
2016-2026
Counties affected
75
of all Arkansas counties with hail
Largest stone
5.00 in
in Washington County
Reports ≥ 2 in
235
10.9% of all reports
Reports are up 34% comparing the most recent half of the record with the earlier half. Report counts track where people look as much as where hail falls.
Counties ranked by hail reports
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Arkansas hail summary
The counties with the most reported hail in Arkansas are Benton (172 reports), Washington (129 reports), Pulaski (83 reports). The largest stones on record in this period were reported in Washington (5.00 in), Polk (5.00 in), Logan (4.50 in).
What this does not tell you
A county is a large area and hail swaths are narrow, so a county count cannot tell you whether a particular property was hit. The methodology page sets out what this record can and cannot support.
Frequently asked questions
Which Arkansas county gets the most hail?
By reported events in this record, Benton County leads with 172 reports, ahead of Washington and Pulaski.
What is the largest hailstone recorded in Arkansas?
The largest reported stone in this period is 5.00 in, in Washington County. Hailstone records are reported measurements, and estimates from photographs are common.
How often does Arkansas get damaging hail?
10.9% of the 2,157 reported events in this period reached 2 inches or more, the size at which shingle and vehicle damage becomes likely.