Hail history for Sebastian County, AR

Sebastian County has 387 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 200 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 26, 2000.

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 387 since 1956

1″ or larger 200 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 26 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 26, 2000

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 Sebastian County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 387 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
March 5, 2026	0.75″	Penny
September 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to tennis ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

March 11, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to baseball size covered the ground.

March 26, 2000 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail fell in Lavaca likely damaging cars, roofs and windows.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	6	10	24	103	136	48	55

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 Sebastian County

Has it ever hailed in Sebastian County?

Yes — 387 hail events have been recorded for Sebastian County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 200 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sebastian County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sebastian County, AR is April 28, 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 Sebastian County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 26, 2000. 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.