Hail history for Jackson County, AR

Jackson County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on October 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 114 since 1955

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · October 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 Jackson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
October 15, 2022	3.0″	Tea cup
October 15, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
November 21, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
November 21, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
March 27, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail fell near Airport Village via mPing.

October 15, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

We received a report and picture of measured 3 inch hail in Olyphant, right along the Jackson/Independence county border.

January 22, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail from golf ball to baseball size fell in Newport.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	2	7	26	43	18	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 Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, AR is May 16, 2025, 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 Jackson County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on October 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.