Hail History

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Hail history for Independence County, AR

Last hail in the countyJun 13, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 13, 2026
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes in the county5
Damaging wind reports in the county114

71 hail reports in Independence County since 2006 on 46 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 13, 2026.

Cities in Independence County

Recent hail in Independence County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 13, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Cord
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Batesville
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Sandtown
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Bailey
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Independence County by year

4062072082093107116122132141151162171182192022122212324125326

When hail season peaks in Independence County

1JanFeb6Mar13Apr8May9Jun2Jul1Aug3Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Independence County

114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Independence County since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Apr 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedLocust Grove, Cushman
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202664 mph, estimatedMoorefield, Rosie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202690 mph, estimatedCharlotte, Batesville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 202564 mph, estimatedBatesville, Desha
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 12, 202464 mph, estimatedOil Trough
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 11, 202464 mph, estimatedPleasant Plains
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202364 mph, estimatedCharlotte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202364 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202270 mph, estimatedBatesville, Rosie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 21, 202260 mph, estimatedGainsboro, Mt Zion
2 wind reports		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 Independence County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).