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Hail history for Elkins, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elkins on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 4, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and May.
Recent hail near Elkins
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Goshen, Wyman, Fayetteville Airport 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Elkins |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Thompsons 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Elkins |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elkins by year
When hail season peaks near Elkins
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Elkins
May 4, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Efay (9 mi from Elkins)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than baseball size damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses.Jul 21, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Durham (4 mi from Elkins)
Apr 28, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Goshen (7 mi from Elkins)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.Aug 5, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fayetteville Airport (9 mi from Elkins)
National Weather Service description (English): The observer at Drake Field reported goflball size hail.May 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wesley (5 mi from Elkins)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elkins
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF1 | West Fork 10 mi from Elkins |
| Apr 27, 2016 | EF1 | Wesley 4 mi from Elkins |
| Jan 29, 2013 | EF1 | Harris 3 mi from Elkins |
| Mar 19, 2012 | EF0 | Efay 9 mi from Elkins |
| May 20, 2011 | EF0 | Baldwin 6 mi from Elkins |
| May 10, 2008 | EF0 | Elkins 2 mi from Elkins |
| Apr 10, 2008 | EF2 | Black Oak 6 mi from Elkins |
| Apr 10, 2008 | EF1 | Wesley 4 mi from Elkins |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elkins
55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elkins since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Sep 7, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Goshen 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Fayetteville Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Fayetteville 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Fayetteville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Fayetteville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Black Oak 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Fayetteville Airport 1 wind report |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Fayetteville Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Hazel Vly, Durham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Goshen 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 Elkins; 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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58 hail days
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 Elkins.
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