Hail history for Fulton County, AR

Fulton County has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on April 15, 2022.

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 88 since 1967

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · 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 Fulton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 16, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 4, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
October 15, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 15, 2022	4.25″	Grapefruit
April 15, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell near the town of Kittle.

April 15, 2022 · 4.0″ (softball)

Four inch hail was estimated and windshields were broken.

April 2, 2006 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	3	21	31	16	12

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 Fulton County

Has it ever hailed in Fulton County?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Fulton County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fulton County?

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

4.25″ (grapefruit), 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.