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Hail history for Heber Springs, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Heber Springs on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Heber Springs
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Heber Spgs 1 hail report · closest near the center of Heber Springs |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Heber Springs by year
When hail season peaks near Heber Springs
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Heber Springs
Apr 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greers Ferry (9 mi from Heber Springs)
May 16, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greers Ferry (8 mi from Heber Springs)
Apr 24, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Greers Ferry (10 mi from Heber Springs)
May 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Greers Ferry (10 mi from Heber Springs)
Mar 10, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Miller (8 mi from Heber Springs)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Heber Springs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | EF1 | Hopewell 9 mi from Heber Springs |
| Sep 1, 2020 | EF2 | Hopewell 4 mi from Heber Springs |
| Mar 10, 2010 | EF2 | Pearson 9 mi from Heber Springs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Heber Springs
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Heber Springs since 2006, on 36 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Pearson 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Heber Springs 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Stark 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Shiloh 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Heber Spgs Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Dill 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Eden Isle 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Greers Ferry 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Heber Spgs, Shell 2 wind reports |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Valley Hill, Heber Spgs 2 wind reports |
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 Heber Springs; 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.
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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 Heber Springs.
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