Hail History

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Hail history for Walnut Ridge, AR

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Apr 9, 2015
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walnut Ridge on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Walnut Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Hoxie
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Walnut Ridge		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 Walnut Ridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Walnut Ridge

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (5).

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Largest hail storms near Walnut Ridge

Apr 9, 2015 · 4.5 in (softball) · Portia (6 mi from Walnut Ridge)

May 20, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Black Rock (9 mi from Walnut Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from dime to golf-ball size.

Apr 27, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hoxie (2 mi from Walnut Ridge)

Apr 15, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Walnut Ridge (0 mi from Walnut Ridge)

Feb 29, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Manson (10 mi from Walnut Ridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Walnut Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF0Light
8 mi from Walnut Ridge		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF0Black Rock
9 mi from Walnut Ridge		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walnut Ridge

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walnut Ridge since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Mar 1, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 202667 mph, measuredBlack Rock, Portia
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 202651 mph, measuredMinturn, Clover Bend
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedBlack Rock
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202677 mph, measuredMinturn, Ponders
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202560 mph, estimatedBlack Rock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202558 mph, estimatedCollege City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 11, 202481 mph, estimatedGiles Spur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202366 mph, measuredHoxie, Walnut Ridge
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202370 mph, estimatedBlack Rock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202370 mph, estimatedWalnut Ridge
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 Walnut Ridge; 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 Walnut Ridge.

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