Hail history for Yell County, AR

Yell County has 156 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 83 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 7, 1980.

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 156 since 1956

1″ or larger 83 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 7, 1980

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 Yell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 156 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
June 14, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 14, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 11, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
October 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was measured in Danville.

March 14, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large apple sized hail fell in the community of Gravelly.

June 9, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

KARK-TV relayed a viewer report of baseball sized hail. The viewer had a picture of the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	3	15	45	53	24	10

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 Yell County

Has it ever hailed in Yell County?

Yes — 156 hail events have been recorded for Yell County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 83 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Yell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Yell County, AR is May 16, 2025, 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 Yell County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 7, 1980. 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.