Hail history for Lee County, AR

Lee County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 30, 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 34 since 1974

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 30, 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 Lee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 30, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 30, 2022	0.75″	Penny
April 30, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized (1.00 inch) hail was observed in the Holub Crossing area.

April 30, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail fell four miles north of Rondo.

March 27, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell near Marianna.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	3	6	9	4	10

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 Lee County

Has it ever hailed in Lee County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Lee County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lee County, AR is March 30, 2025, 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 Lee County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 30, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.