Hail history for Faulkner County, AR

Faulkner County has 266 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 21, 1990.

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 266 since 1955

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 21, 1990

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 Faulkner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 266 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell on the southern side of Conway.

June 14, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail fell between Vilonia and El Paso.

May 9, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

There was a picture on social media of baseball sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	6	13	70	80	56	37

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 Faulkner County

Has it ever hailed in Faulkner County?

Yes — 266 hail events have been recorded for Faulkner County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Faulkner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Faulkner County, AR is March 15, 2026, 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 Faulkner County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 21, 1990. 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.