Hail history for Dallas County, AR

Dallas County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 39 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 26, 2011.

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 74 since 1982

1″ or larger 39 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 26, 2011

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 Dallas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 29, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
March 28, 2014	2.25″	Tennis ball
March 28, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
March 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
February 18, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2012	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2016 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Marble to nickle size hail was reported.

March 28, 2014 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

A large amount of hail, some larger than the size of hen eggs, fell between Ivan and Fordyce. The hail broke windshields and damaged roofs.

March 28, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	7	27	22	17	1

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 Dallas County

Has it ever hailed in Dallas County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Dallas County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 39 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dallas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dallas County, AR is April 14, 2021, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Dallas County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 26, 2011. 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.