Hail History

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Hail history for Bella Vista, AR

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Mar 12, 2006
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bella Vista on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Mar 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Bella Vista ranks #164 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bella Vista

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 11, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Bella Vista
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Bella Vista		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Pea Ridge
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bella Vista		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261 in
quarter		Jane
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bella Vista		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Mountain, Hiwasse, Bella Vista
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bella Vista		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Bella Vista, Hiwasse
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Bella Vista		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Hiwasse
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bella Vista		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20250.88 in
nickel		Bentonville, Centerton, Bella Vista
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bella Vista		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 Bella Vista by year

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When hail season peaks near Bella Vista

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (13) and May (13).

4Jan2Feb13Mar11Apr13May4Jun3Jul2Aug3Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bella Vista

Mar 12, 2006 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Decatur (10 mi from Bella Vista)

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

May 26, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bentonville (7 mi from Bella Vista)

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

Apr 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Centerton (8 mi from Bella Vista)

May 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pea Ridge (9 mi from Bella Vista)

May 4, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Centerton (8 mi from Bella Vista)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than golf ball size damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bella Vista

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2024EF1Vaughn
10 mi from Bella Vista		2.3 mi long, 600 yd wide
May 19, 2017EF1Caverna
4 mi from Bella Vista		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2016EF1Centerton
7 mi from Bella Vista		2.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
May 28, 2015EF0Bella Vista
6 mi from Bella Vista		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2015EF1Mountain
6 mi from Bella Vista		5.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF0Bentonville
8 mi from Bella Vista		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF0Hiwasse
6 mi from Bella Vista		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF0Centerton
10 mi from Bella Vista		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF0Pineville Edwards Airport
8 mi from Bella Vista		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF1Mountain
7 mi from Bella Vista		5.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F3Cherokee City
9 mi from Bella Vista		19.0 mi long, 700 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bella Vista

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bella Vista since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 6, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedPineville, Cyclone, Caverna
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedCyclone
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202575 mph, estimatedPea Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202575 mph, estimatedCenterton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202575 mph, estimatedBella Vista
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202479 mph, estimatedPineville, Bella Vista
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202496 mph, estimatedBella Vista, Pea Ridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202475 mph, estimatedBella Vista
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202490 mph, estimatedPea Ridge, Bentonville, Centerton
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202460 mph, estimatedBentonville, Pea Ridge
2 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 Bella Vista; 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 Bella Vista.

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