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Hail history for Lowell, AR

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20065 inMay 4, 2020
Hail days since 200672
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles168

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lowell on 72 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5 in on May 4, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Lowell

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20264 in
grapefruit		Cave Spgs, Elm Spgs, Lowell
15 hail reports · closest near the center of Lowell		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20260.88 in
nickel		Johnson
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lowell		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20250.88 in
nickel		Rogers, Tontitown
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lowell		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Springdale Muni Airport, Tontitown, Elm Spgs
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Lowell		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20250.88 in
nickel		Rogers, Lowell, Tontitown
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Lowell		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Rogers, Cave Spgs, Bentonville
9 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lowell		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lowell by year

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When hail season peaks near Lowell

Of the 72 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (16).

1Jan1Feb12Mar17Apr16May8Jun3Jul5Aug4Sep4Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lowell

May 4, 2020 · 5 in · Johnson (10 mi from Lowell)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones were measured to five inches in diameter by a resident on Buckingham Drive. Hail damaged vehicles and homes in this area.

Mar 12, 2006 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Decatur (8 mi from Lowell)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to softball size caused extensive damage to nearly 600 homes and businesses.

Apr 28, 2026 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Cave Spgs (5 mi from Lowell)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to four inches in diameter was measured near Willis D Shaw Elementary School.

May 1, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Monte Ne (4 mi from Lowell)

Mar 25, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Elm Spgs (6 mi from Lowell)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lowell

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 4, 2024EF2Rogers Muni Airport
7 mi from Lowell		3.8 mi long, 375 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF2Bentonville Muni Airport
7 mi from Lowell		7.4 mi long, 3,000 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF3Johnson
9 mi from Lowell		5.2 mi long, 350 yd wide
May 19, 2017EF0Centerton
8 mi from Lowell		2.0 mi long, 225 yd wide
Oct 13, 2012EF1Bentonville Muni Airport
6 mi from Lowell		12.5 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF0Bentonville
9 mi from Lowell		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2008EF1Bentonville
9 mi from Lowell		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF0Centerton
8 mi from Lowell		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F3Cherokee City
9 mi from Lowell		19.0 mi long, 700 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lowell

168 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lowell since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 30, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 27, 202670 mph, estimatedTontitown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedLowell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202675 mph, estimatedCave Spgs, Harmon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202566 mph, measuredOsage Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202570 mph, estimatedMonte Ne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202575 mph, estimatedElm Spgs, Cave Spgs, Sonora
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202575 mph, estimatedRogers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202564 mph, estimatedSpringdale, Rogers
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202586 mph, estimatedTontitown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202560 mph, estimatedRogers
1 wind report		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 Lowell; 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 Lowell.

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