Hail history for Clinton, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clinton since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clinton
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 18, 1983
41 reports on 34 days since 1965 · #40 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Clinton
- 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 Clinton
The latest hail report in and around Clinton is from June 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clinton logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clinton accounts for 25% of the 167 reports filed in Van Buren County.
2% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 18, 1983.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1983, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clinton 0.8
- Van Buren County 2.9
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clinton 15
- Van Buren County 38
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clinton 2%
- Van Buren County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1983 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Van Buren | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Clinton Muni Arpt | Van Buren | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.82 ENE Argo | Van Buren | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clinton | Van Buren | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Choctaw | Van Buren | 19:31 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 39%
- 1–2 in 24 59%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 NW Argo | Van Buren | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Clinton Muni Arpt | Van Buren | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Clinton | Van Buren | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Clinton | Van Buren | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SW Clinton Muni Arpt | Van Buren | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Clinton Muni Arpt | Van Buren | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.12 E Clinton | Van Buren | 07:04 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Clinton | Van Buren | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Clinton Muni Arpt | Van Buren | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.16 SSW Clinton Muni Arpt | Van Buren | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Clinton | Van Buren | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.82 ENE Argo | Van Buren | 18:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clinton
- Bee Branch 14 km · 23
- Fairfield Bay 17 km · 10
- Dennard 21 km · 20
- Center Ridge 25 km · 10
- Greers Ferry 26 km · 20
- Leslie 29 km · 11
- Guy 30 km · 21
- Quitman 31 km · 16
Questions about hail in Clinton
How often does it hail in Clinton, Arkansas?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clinton since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clinton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clinton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 18, 1983. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clinton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clinton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 1, 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.