Hail history for Little River County, AR

Little River County has 184 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 122 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 13, 2023.

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 184 since 1960

1″ or larger 122 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 13, 2023

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 Little River County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 184 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
January 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 13, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
December 10, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
December 10, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell at the Little River County Sheriff's Office in Ashdown.

June 13, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail reported in the Winthrop community.

February 9, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch diameter hail fell and covered the ground on Jacks Isle Road at Millwood Lake.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	4	35	58	43	27	13

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 Little River County

Has it ever hailed in Little River County?

Yes — 184 hail events have been recorded for Little River County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 122 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Little River County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Little River County, AR is April 26, 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 Little River County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 13, 2023. 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.