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Hail history for Phillips County, AR
Phillips County has 35 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 24, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Phillips County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Phillips County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Phillips County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Up to Golf ball sized hail reported on Highway 1 between Highway 242 and Barton.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golfball size hail damaged windows and some vehicles.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 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 Phillips County
Has it ever hailed in Phillips County?
Yes — 35 hail events have been recorded for Phillips County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Phillips County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Phillips County, AR is May 24, 2024, 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 Phillips County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 24, 2024. 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
- Pulaski County 687
- Benton County 466
- Washington County 433
- Sebastian County 387
- Crawford County 311
- Garland County 304
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.