Hail history for Hot Spring County, AR

Hot Spring County has 194 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 120 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 29, 1976.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 194 since 1967

1″ or larger 120 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 29, 1976

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 Hot Spring County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Hot Spring County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 194 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
August 18, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 26, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 14, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 14, 2023	3.0″	Tea cup
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis-ball sized hail fell near Point Cedar.

June 14, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea Cup sized hail fell in Malvern.

June 14, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail fell south of Malvern breaking vehicle windows.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	14	49	59	49	17

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 Hot Spring County

Has it ever hailed in Hot Spring County?

Yes — 194 hail events have been recorded for Hot Spring County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 120 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hot Spring County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hot Spring County, AR is April 25, 2026, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) 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 Hot Spring County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 29, 1976. 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

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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.