Hail History

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Hail history for De Queen, AR

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 29, 2016
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of De Queen on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 29, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near De Queen

No hail was reported within 10 miles of De Queen in the last two years.

Hail days near De Queen by year

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When hail season peaks near De Queen

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and March (5).

3Jan1Feb5Mar11Apr4May4Jun1JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near De Queen

Apr 29, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · De Queen (0 mi from De Queen)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs fell in Dequeen.

Jan 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gillham (9 mi from De Queen)

Apr 30, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gillham (9 mi from De Queen)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was measured just west of Gilliam along Hwy. 71.

Apr 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horatio (7 mi from De Queen)

Sep 18, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Horatio (7 mi from De Queen)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of De Queen

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF1King
7 mi from De Queen		0.5 mi long, 85 yd wide
Apr 30, 2025EF1Lockesburg
10 mi from De Queen		4.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF1Beacon Hill
5 mi from De Queen		8.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 21, 2011EF0Neal Spgs
9 mi from De Queen		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 25, 2011EF0Neal Spgs
9 mi from De Queen		5.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 9, 2009EF2Eagletown
8 mi from De Queen		0.3 mi long, 850 yd wide
Apr 9, 2009EF3West Line
8 mi from De Queen		23.5 mi long, 850 yd wide
May 10, 2008EF1Avon
1 mi from De Queen		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near De Queen

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of De Queen since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 23, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedHoratio, De Queen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedLockesburg, De Queen/Sevier Co Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedAvon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202590 mph, estimatedGillham, De Queen
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202560 mph, estimatedBeacon Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202560 mph, estimatedNeal Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202360 mph, estimatedHoratio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202360 mph, estimatedDe Queen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202264 mph, estimatedGillham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202164 mph, estimatedHoratio, Avon
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 De Queen; 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 De Queen.

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