Hail History

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Hail history for Van Buren, AR

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.25 inApr 26, 2011
Hail days since 200679
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles262

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Van Buren on 79 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Van Buren

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Fort Smith, Barling, Roland
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 20261 in
quarter		Bashe, Arkoma
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Oak Park
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251 in
quarter		Van Buren
1 hail report · closest near the center of Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Dean Spg
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Smeltzer, Fort Smith
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 20250.75 in
penny		Alma
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Figure Five
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Barling
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251 in
quarter		Mill Creek
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Kibler
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Van Buren		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 20251 in
quarter		Alma
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Van Buren		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 Van Buren by year

80620760860931061131221361421531661711819120121522323324925326

When hail season peaks near Van Buren

Of the 79 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and May (18).

1Jan3Feb16Mar21Apr18May4Jun2Jul3Aug5Sep3Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Van Buren

Apr 26, 2011 · 4.25 in · Van Buren (0 mi from Van Buren)

Apr 9, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Van Buren (0 mi from Van Buren)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail damaged homes, automobiles, and businesses.

Apr 29, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fort Smith (5 mi from Van Buren)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail broke windows, damaged the roofs of homes and businesses, and damaged vehicles.

Apr 11, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fort Smith (5 mi from Van Buren)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Apr 15, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alma (8 mi from Van Buren)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Van Buren

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2026EF1Haroldton
6 mi from Van Buren		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 6, 2025EF?Fort Smith Twin City Airport
2 mi from Van Buren		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 6, 2025EF0Van Buren
2 mi from Van Buren		0.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 6, 2025EF1Van Buren
0 mi from Van Buren		0.8 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 6, 2025EF0Shibley
2 mi from Van Buren		1.1 mi long, 550 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF1Shibley
2 mi from Van Buren		9.2 mi long, 1,100 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF1Van Buren
5 mi from Van Buren		0.8 mi long, 1,300 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF1Fort Smith
5 mi from Van Buren		3.6 mi long, 1,600 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF1Stattler
6 mi from Van Buren		1.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF1Van Buren
1 mi from Van Buren		17.5 mi long, 2,200 yd wide
May 18, 2019EF0Arkoma
8 mi from Van Buren		0.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 18, 2019EF1Mill Creek
8 mi from Van Buren		5.0 mi long, 450 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Van Buren

262 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Van Buren since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 202659 mph, measuredMill Creek
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedVan Buren, Alma, Cedarville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedVan Buren
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202670 mph, estimatedFort Smith
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 202670 mph, estimatedOak Park, Van Buren, Figure Five
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202675 mph, estimatedFigure Five, Oak Park, South Ft Smith
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202575 mph, estimatedVan Buren
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202575 mph, estimatedDean Spg, Alma
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202570 mph, estimatedSouth Ft Smith, Fort Smith Muni Airport, Mill Creek
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202570 mph, estimatedAlma
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 Van Buren; 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 Van Buren.

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