Hail history for Crittenden County, AR

Crittenden County has 101 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 2, 2025.

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 101 since 1974

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 2, 2025

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 Crittenden County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 101 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
February 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
February 15, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

June 7, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail reported in Proctor.

October 2, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter to Golfball size hail fell in Earle.

July 26, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to baseball size fell between mile markers 11 and 15 on Interstate 55.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	6	4	25	41	16	9

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 Crittenden County

Has it ever hailed in Crittenden County?

Yes — 101 hail events have been recorded for Crittenden County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crittenden County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crittenden County, AR is June 7, 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 Crittenden County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 2, 2025. 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.