Hail history for Craighead County, AR

Craighead County has 194 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 128 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 15, 2022.

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 194 since 1962

1″ or larger 128 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 15, 2022

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 Craighead County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 194 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 7, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 30, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail, 2 miles east of Egypt, AR.

April 15, 2022 · 4.0″ (softball)

Fire service vehicle damaged by softball-sized hail.

April 15, 2022 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Hail larger than baseballs fell two miles south-southeast of Bono via MPING report.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	9	13	24	63	38	42

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 Craighead County

Has it ever hailed in Craighead County?

Yes — 194 hail events have been recorded for Craighead County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 128 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Craighead County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Craighead County, AR is April 27, 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 Craighead County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 15, 2022. 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.