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Hail history for Van Buren County, AR
58 hail reports in Van Buren County since 2006 on 39 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 7, 2023.
Cities in Van Buren County
Recent hail in Van Buren County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Argo 1 hail report |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bee Branch 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Clinton Muni Airport 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Van Buren County by year
When hail season peaks in Van Buren County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Van Buren County
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Van Buren County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 20, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Clinton Municipal Airpo, Bee Branch 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Clinton, Gravesville 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Clinton 1 wind report |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Damascus, Eglantine 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Damascus 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Chalk 1 wind report |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Damascus 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Una 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Damascus 1 wind report |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Clinton, Settlement 2 wind reports |
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 County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).