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Hail history for Hot Springs, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hot Springs on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Hot Springs ranks #237 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hot Springs
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Fountain Lake 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hot Springs |
| May 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Euclid Hgts 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hot Springs |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hot Springs by year
When hail season peaks near Hot Springs
Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (10).
Largest hail storms near Hot Springs
Apr 19, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hot Spgs (1 mi from Hot Springs)
Jun 14, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Gardner (4 mi from Hot Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): Tea cup sized hail fell on Easy Terrace near Lake Hamilton along the lake shore.Feb 9, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hot Spgs (3 mi from Hot Springs)
Jun 2, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mountain Vly (9 mi from Hot Springs)
May 8, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hot Spgs (1 mi from Hot Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg sized hail fell in the city of Hot Springs.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hot Springs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | Mountain Vly 9 mi from Hot Springs |
| Mar 24, 2017 | EF0 | Morning Star 5 mi from Hot Springs |
| Apr 25, 2011 | EF3 | Ozark Lithia 6 mi from Hot Springs |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF1 | Ozark Lithia 9 mi from Hot Springs |
| Apr 3, 2008 | EF1 | Diamondhead 8 mi from Hot Springs |
| Apr 3, 2008 | EF1 | Diamondhead 9 mi from Hot Springs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hot Springs
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hot Springs since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 4, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Piney 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Pleasant Hill, Hawes, Red Oak 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Hot Spgs 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Piney 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 Hot Springs; 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 Hot Springs.
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