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Hail history for Benton, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 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. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Benton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Benton in the last two years.
Hail days near Benton by year
When hail season peaks near Benton
Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Benton
Apr 9, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Shaw (6 mi from Benton)
Mar 31, 2015 · 2 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
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2022 | EF0 | Tull 8 mi from Benton |
| May 9, 2016 | EF1 | Tatumville 9 mi from Benton |
| May 30, 2013 | EF1 | Tull 9 mi from Benton |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF1 | Traskwood 8 mi from Benton |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF1 | Detonti 9 mi from Benton |
| Mar 10, 2010 | EF1 | Grape 4 mi from Benton |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF1 | Traskwood 9 mi from Benton |
| Apr 3, 2008 | EF1 | Slocomb 10 mi from Benton |
| Apr 3, 2008 | EF2 | Bauxite Jct 3 mi from Benton |
| Apr 3, 2008 | EF2 | New Summit 6 mi from Benton |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | damage reported | Benton 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Salem, Sherwood Estates, Bryant 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Haskell, Benton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Grape 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Glen Rose, Sardis, Salem 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Grape 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bauxite Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Benton Saline Co Airport, Brooks, Bryant 3 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Bauxite Jct, Benton 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Avilla 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 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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