Hail history for Bradley County, AR

Bradley County has 89 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 51 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 4, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 89 since 1968

1″ or larger 51 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · July 4, 1997

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 Bradley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 89 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 25, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
December 29, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
November 3, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2017	0.75″	Penny
May 12, 2016	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 25, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail was estimated to have fallen at Warren.

May 21, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail, up to 2 inches in diameter, fell in the Warren area. A number of pictures were provided in social media.

April 7, 2006 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Up to 2 inch hail fell in Bradley county from just north of Farmville to Warren. Hail covered the ground, broke windows and windshields and dented cars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	0	1	32	35	15	3

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 Bradley County

Has it ever hailed in Bradley County?

Yes — 89 hail events have been recorded for Bradley County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 51 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bradley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bradley County, AR is May 25, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Bradley County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 4, 1997. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.