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Hail history for Cherokee, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cherokee on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Cherokee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Ash Flat, Kittle 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Cherokee |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Highland 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Cherokee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cherokee by year
When hail season peaks near Cherokee
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (6).
Largest hail storms near Cherokee
Apr 2, 2006 · 4.25 in · Saddle (5 mi from Cherokee)
Apr 15, 2022 · 4.25 in · Cherokee Vlg (3 mi from Cherokee)
Apr 5, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ash Flat (7 mi from Cherokee)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture was posted on social media of hail against a tape measure. Time was based on radar.Mar 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cherokee Vlg (0 mi from Cherokee)
Jun 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saddle (8 mi from Cherokee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cherokee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Sellers Store 7 mi from Cherokee |
| Sep 22, 2006 | F2 | Saddle 4 mi from Cherokee |
| Sep 22, 2006 | F2 | Wirth 7 mi from Cherokee |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F1 | Williford 9 mi from Cherokee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cherokee
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cherokee since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on May 26, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Cherokee Village 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 100 mph, estimated | Hardy, Cherokee Vlg Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Many Is 1 wind report |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 81 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Ash Flat 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 Cherokee; 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 Cherokee.
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