Hail history for Conway County, AR

Conway County has 189 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 112 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 2, 2006.

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 189 since 1957

1″ or larger 112 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Conway County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 189 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2024	0.75″	Penny
January 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail fell near Spring Meadows.

June 14, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail fell near Springfield.

April 2, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A number of vehicles and roofs were damaged by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	2	19	38	73	32	22

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 Conway County

Has it ever hailed in Conway County?

Yes — 189 hail events have been recorded for Conway County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 112 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Conway County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Conway County, AR is May 18, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Conway County?

2.75″ (baseball), 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.