Hail history for Howard County, AR

Howard County has 252 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 161 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 13, 2003.

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 252 since 1955

1″ or larger 161 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 13, 2003

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 Howard County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 252 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 24, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 24, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2023	2.25″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail reported north of Nashville, via Mping.

May 13, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail breaking out automobile windows.

May 13, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous automobile windows destroyed as well as structural damage to vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	5	6	42	67	55	52	20

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 Howard County

Has it ever hailed in Howard County?

Yes — 252 hail events have been recorded for Howard County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 161 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Howard County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Howard County, AR is April 25, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Howard County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 13, 2003. 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.