Hail history for Garland County, AR

Garland County has 304 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 14, 2023.

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 304 since 1956

1″ or larger 190 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 14, 2023

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 Garland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 304 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 7, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
February 9, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
February 9, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
February 9, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen Egg sized hail fell near Lake Desoto.

June 14, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Baseball and softball sized hail fell at the Crystal Springs Campground northwest of Royal on Lake Ouachita.

June 14, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea cup sized hail fell on Easy Terrace near Lake Hamilton along the lake shore.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	20	26	64	75	75	40

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 Garland County

Has it ever hailed in Garland County?

Yes — 304 hail events have been recorded for Garland County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Garland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Garland County, AR is May 16, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Garland County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 14, 2023. 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.