Hail history for Sevier County, AR

Sevier County has 188 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 126 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 2001.

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 188 since 1957

1″ or larger 126 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 27, 2001

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 Sevier County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 188 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 13, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 11, 2023	0.75″	Penny
March 11, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
March 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 6, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported along Collin Raye Drive in De Queen.

June 13, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail reported around 5 miles northwest of Ben Lomond.

May 27, 2001 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Numerous cars were dented and windows and windshields broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	7	35	56	39	34	15

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 Sevier County

Has it ever hailed in Sevier County?

Yes — 188 hail events have been recorded for Sevier County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 126 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sevier County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sevier County, AR is September 6, 2023, 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 Sevier County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 2001. 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.