Hail History

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Hail history for Salem, AR

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 9, 2009
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles130

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Salem

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

Hail days near Salem by year

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When hail season peaks near Salem

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and March (10).

3Jan2Feb10Mar18Apr10May5Jun4Jul1Aug2Sep2Oct4Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Salem

Apr 9, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Shaw (9 mi from Salem)

Mar 31, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bryant (4 mi from Salem)

Jul 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benton (5 mi from Salem)

Apr 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Bauxite (5 mi from Salem)

May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mabelvale (9 mi from Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported at the intersection of Interstate 430 and Interstate 30.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF3Martindale
8 mi from Salem		25.7 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 2, 2019EF1Terrytown
9 mi from Salem		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 9, 2016EF1Tatumville
5 mi from Salem		2.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 24, 2010EF0Crystal Valley
7 mi from Salem		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 10, 2010EF1Grape
6 mi from Salem		6.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF2Bauxite Jct
3 mi from Salem		2.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 3, 2008EF2New Summit
2 mi from Salem		2.6 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem

130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 9, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedBenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedSalem, Sherwood Estates, Bryant
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedHaskell, Benton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202690 mph, estimatedGrape
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202560 mph, estimatedSardis, Salem
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202560 mph, estimatedGrape
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedDouglas Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedBauxite Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202560 mph, estimatedMartindale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202464 mph, estimatedBenton Saline Co Airport, Brooks, Bryant
3 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 Salem; 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 Salem.

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