Hail history for Marion County, AR

Marion County has 126 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 11, 2017.

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 126 since 1967

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 11, 2017

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 Marion County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 126 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 4, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 3, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

March 4, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell in the community of Dodd City.

May 3, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch hail was reported in Peel.

May 11, 2017 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Several cars were dented and shingles were damaged on some homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	5	46	34	30	9

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 Marion County

Has it ever hailed in Marion County?

Yes — 126 hail events have been recorded for Marion County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marion County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marion County, AR is March 4, 2026, 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 Marion County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 11, 2017. 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.