Hail history for Cave City, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave City since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cave City
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 27, 2026
19 reports on 16 days since 1983 · #130 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Cave City
- 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 Cave City
The latest hail report in and around Cave City is from April 27, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cave City logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #130 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cave City accounts for 17% of the 110 reports filed in Sharp 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 April 27, 2026 near 2.34 ENE Sandtown.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (53% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cave City 0.5
- Sharp County 2.6
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cave City 7
- Sharp County 37
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cave City 0%
- Sharp County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.34 ENE Sandtown | Independence | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.44 WSW Cave City | Sharp | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Cave City | Sharp | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cave City | Sharp | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cave City | Sharp | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 21%
- 1–2 in 15 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.34 ENE Sandtown | Independence | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Cave City | Sharp | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Cave City | Sharp | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Cave City | Sharp | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Cave City | Sharp | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.44 WSW Cave City | Sharp | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Cave City | Sharp | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cave City | Sharp | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Cave City | Sharp | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Cave City | Independence | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Cave City | Sharp | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Cave City | Sharp | 14:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cave City
- Evening Shade 15 km · 12
- Batesville 21 km · 31
- Sulphur Rock 22 km · 10
- Cushman 23 km · 10
- Southside 26 km · 12
- Lynn 27 km · 11
- Newark 28 km · 15
- Ash Flat 33 km · 24
Questions about hail in Cave City
How often does it hail in Cave City, Arkansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave City since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cave City?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cave City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 27, 2026 near 2.34 ENE Sandtown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cave City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cave City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.