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Hail history for El Dorado, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of El Dorado on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near El Dorado
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Newell, El Dorado 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from El Dorado |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | El Dorado 1 hail report · closest near the center of El Dorado |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | El Dorado 1 hail report · closest near the center of El Dorado |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near El Dorado by year
When hail season peaks near El Dorado
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near El Dorado
May 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newell (4 mi from El Dorado)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than the size of golfballs fell in the Parkers Chapel community.Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Dorado (1 mi from El Dorado)
Apr 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newell (3 mi from El Dorado)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the community of Parkers Chapel, Arkansas.Jun 5, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nick Spgs (5 mi from El Dorado)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell several miles east of El Dorado.Mar 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newell (4 mi from El Dorado)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong ball to golf ball size hail reported in the Parkers Chapel community.Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Dorado
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2023 | EF1 | Norphlet 6 mi from El Dorado |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF? | Calion 10 mi from El Dorado |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | Catesville 7 mi from El Dorado |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | Kinard 8 mi from El Dorado |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Trull 8 mi from El Dorado |
| Apr 4, 2011 | EF1 | Norphlet 8 mi from El Dorado |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near El Dorado
88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of El Dorado since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Sep 12, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | El Dorado 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | El Dorado 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Wesson, Norphlet 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Herma 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Herma 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | El Dorado 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | El Dorado 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Catesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | El Dorado 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Norphlet 1 wind report |
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 El Dorado; 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.
Nearby cities
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 El Dorado.
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