Hail history for Bella Vista, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bella Vista since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bella Vista
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 4, 2026
42 reports on 32 days since 1985 · #38 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Bella Vista
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bella Vista
The latest hail report in and around Bella Vista is from June 11, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bella Vista logged 24 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #38 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bella Vista accounts for 9% of the 469 reports filed in Benton County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Arkansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 4, 2026 near 2.86 WSW Bella Vista.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bella Vista 1.2
- Benton County 13.1
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bella Vista 17
- Benton County 97
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bella Vista 0%
- Benton County 7%
- Median Arkansas town on this site 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.86 WSW Bella Vista | Benton | $50K | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNE Bella Vista | Benton | $20K | 23:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 E Hiwasse | Benton | $10K | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.28 NNW Bella Vista | Benton | — | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bella Vista | Benton | $25K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 43%
- 1–2 in 24 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bella Vista | Benton | $50K | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Bella Vista | Benton | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NNE Hiwasse | Benton | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.22 NNW Bella Vista | Benton | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.86 WSW Bella Vista | Benton | $50K | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Bella Vista | Benton | — | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Bella Vista | Benton | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.14 NNW Bella Vista | Benton | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Bella Vista | Benton | — | 00:41 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Bella Vista | Benton | — | 00:36 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.25 N Bella Vista | Benton | — | 23:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 NW Pea Ridge | Benton | $25K | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bella Vista
- Gravette 10 km · 19
- Bentonville 13 km · 56
- Pea Ridge 13 km · 17
- Centerton 13 km · 14
- Rogers 19 km · 58
- Decatur 22 km · 14
- Cave Springs 22 km · 10
- Lowell 26 km · 19
Questions about hail in Bella Vista
How often does it hail in Bella Vista, Arkansas?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bella Vista since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #38 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bella Vista?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bella Vista?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 4, 2026 near 2.86 WSW Bella Vista. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bella Vista?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bella Vista had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was June 11, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.