Hail history for Lafayette County, AR

Lafayette County has 142 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 95 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 4, 1974.

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 142 since 1972

1″ or larger 95 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 4, 1974

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 Lafayette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 142 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported at Holly Mound just north of Stamps.

April 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Lewisville.

May 20, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hailstones ranging from dime size to baseball size fell producing thousands of dollares in damage to automobiles according to the Emergency Manager.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	24	58	28	15	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 Lafayette County

Has it ever hailed in Lafayette County?

Yes — 142 hail events have been recorded for Lafayette County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 95 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lafayette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lafayette County, AR is April 26, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Lafayette County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 4, 1974. 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.