Hail History

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Hail history for Benton, AR

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 24, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Apr 9, 2009
Ane haili ijiin 200656
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon35
Tornado ijiin 10 mile10
Wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Benton ranks #181 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Benton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Benton in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Benton meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benton

Of 56 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benton

Apr 9, 2009 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Shaw (6 mi from Benton)

Mar 31, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bryant (6 mi from Benton)

Jul 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benton (0 mi from Benton)

Apr 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Bauxite (3 mi from Benton)

May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Avilla (8 mi from Benton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benton

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 30, 2022EF0Tull
8 mi from Benton		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 9, 2016EF1Tatumville
9 mi from Benton		2.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 30, 2013EF1Tull
9 mi from Benton		0.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF1Traskwood
8 mi from Benton		3.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF1Detonti
9 mi from Benton		13.5 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 10, 2010EF1Grape
4 mi from Benton		6.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Sep 13, 2008EF1Traskwood
9 mi from Benton		6.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF1Slocomb
10 mi from Benton		8.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF2Bauxite Jct
3 mi from Benton		2.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF2New Summit
6 mi from Benton		2.6 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 9, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 2026damage a reportedBenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage a reportedSalem, Sherwood Estates, Bryant
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, a estimatHaskell, Benton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202690 mph, a estimatGrape
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202560 mph, a estimatGlen Rose, Sardis, Salem
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202560 mph, a estimatGrape
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, a estimatBauxite Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202464 mph, a estimatBenton Saline Co Airport, Brooks, Bryant
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202464 mph, a estimatBauxite Jct, Benton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202460 mph, a estimatAvilla
1 wind report		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 Benton; 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 Benton.

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