Hail History

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Hail history for Austin, AR

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 2, 2025
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles125

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Austin on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Austin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Cabot
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Austin		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 20260.75 in
penny		Woodlawn
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Austin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252 in
hen egg		South Bend, Parnell, Austin
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Austin		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Austin by year

306077083092105113121131143151163171819220321422223124125226

When hail season peaks near Austin

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and March (8).

1Jan3Feb8Mar12Apr6May3Jun5Jul3AugSep3Oct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Austin

Feb 28, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Essex (10 mi from Austin)

Apr 11, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cabot (3 mi from Austin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Cabot on Mount Pleasant Cutoff.

Oct 15, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jacksons Store (6 mi from Austin)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter measured spiky hail that was 2 inches in diameter.

Jun 14, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ward (3 mi from Austin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg sized hail in the community of Ward.

Aug 18, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ward (2 mi from Austin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg sized hail fell in the town of Ward.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Austin

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 12, 2025EF0Little Rock AFB
10 mi from Austin		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF0Otto
9 mi from Austin		2.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1Mountain Spgs
8 mi from Austin		5.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1El Paso
6 mi from Austin		2.9 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2South Bend
10 mi from Austin		8.5 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 2, 2019EF0Warsaw
8 mi from Austin		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 13, 2018EF0El Paso
7 mi from Austin		0.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 25, 2011EF1Stony Pt
4 mi from Austin		8.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 30, 2010EF1Beebe
7 mi from Austin		5.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 13, 2008EF1Cabot
5 mi from Austin		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF1Toneyville
10 mi from Austin		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF2Cabot
6 mi from Austin		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Austin

125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Austin since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 1, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedButlerville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedSouthbridge Addit
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202649 mph, measuredToneyville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 30, 202560 mph, estimatedCabot
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202470 mph, estimatedBeebe, El Paso
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202470 mph, estimatedBeebe, Cabot, Austin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202370 mph, estimatedCabot, Austin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202364 mph, estimatedCabot
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 202260 mph, estimatedTates Mill, Cabot
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202260 mph, estimatedWard
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 Austin; 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 Austin.

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