Hail history for Cave Springs, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave Springs since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cave Springs
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 28, 2026
10 reports on 8 days since 1992 · #273 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Cave Springs
- 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 Springs
The latest hail report in and around Cave Springs is from April 28, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cave Springs logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #273 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cave Springs accounts for 2% of the 469 reports filed in Benton County.
20% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 28, 2026 near 0.39 SSW Cave Spgs.
The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cave Springs 0.1
- Benton County 13.1
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cave Springs 3
- Benton County 97
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cave Springs 20%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.39 SSW Cave Spgs | Benton | $150K | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Cave Spgs | Benton | $35K | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 ESE Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 05:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 4 40%
- 2 in + 2 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.39 SSW Cave Spgs | Benton | $150K | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Cave Spgs | Benton | $35K | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 ESE Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 05:04 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Benton | — | 21:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cave Springs
- Lowell 7 km · 19
- Rogers 8 km · 58
- Bentonville 9 km · 56
- Springdale 11 km · 75
- Centerton 11 km · 14
- Tontitown 12 km · 16
- Pea Ridge 21 km · 17
- Bella Vista 22 km · 42
Questions about hail in Cave Springs
How often does it hail in Cave Springs, Arkansas?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave Springs since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #273 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cave Springs?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cave Springs?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 28, 2026 near 0.39 SSW Cave Spgs. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cave Springs?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cave Springs had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.