Hail history for Baxter County, AR

Baxter County has 209 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 132 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on April 2, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 209 since 1967

1″ or larger 132 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · April 2, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Baxter County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Baxter County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 209 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Baxter County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell in the community of Gassville.

April 9, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was noted near Colfax.

April 2, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Several buildings on the south side of Mountain Home sustained structural damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	12	37	62	70	23

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Baxter County

Has it ever hailed in Baxter County?

Yes — 209 hail events have been recorded for Baxter County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 132 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Baxter County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Baxter County, AR is March 15, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Baxter County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 2, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Arkansas hail history

All 75 Arkansas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.