Hail history for Woodruff County, AR

Woodruff County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 2, 2006.

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 46 since 1956

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 2, 2006

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 Woodruff County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
December 23, 2015	2.0″	Hen egg
December 23, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
May 22, 2011	0.75″	Penny
May 1, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2008	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2006	3.0″	Tea cup

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

From the storm reports

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

April 2, 2006 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail covered the ground on area roads and farm fields.

March 24, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to softball-size damaged several roofs and vehicles in McCrory.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	0	4	17	16	6	0

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 Woodruff County

Has it ever hailed in Woodruff County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Woodruff County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Woodruff County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Woodruff County, AR is April 26, 2017, 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 Woodruff County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 2, 2006. 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.