Hail history for Decatur, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Decatur
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 10, 2020
14 reports on 13 days since 1956 · #200 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Decatur
- 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 Decatur
The latest hail report in and around Decatur is from April 28, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Decatur logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #200 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Decatur accounts for 3% 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 January 10, 2020 near 2 SE Decatur.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (21% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Decatur 0.5
- Benton County 13.1
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Decatur 8
- Benton County 97
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Decatur 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Decatur | Benton | $15K | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Decatur | Benton | $20K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Benton | — | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Benton | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1967 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Benton | — | 15:20 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 1 7%
- 1–2 in 13 93%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.6 NW Decatur | Benton | — | 09:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Decatur | Benton | $20K | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Decatur | Benton | — | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Decatur | Benton | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Decatur | Benton | $15K | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.87 WSW Decatur Arpt | Benton | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.67 NW Decatur | Benton | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 WSW Decatur | Benton | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Decatur | Benton | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Decatur | Benton | $20K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Benton | — | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Benton | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Decatur
- Gentry 10 km · 18
- Gravette 12 km · 19
- Maysville 13 km · 11
- Centerton 14 km · 14
- Siloam Springs 19 km · 49
- Bentonville 20 km · 56
- Bella Vista 22 km · 42
- Cave Springs 23 km · 10
Questions about hail in Decatur
How often does it hail in Decatur, Arkansas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #200 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Decatur?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Decatur?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 10, 2020 near 2 SE Decatur. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Decatur?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Decatur 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 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.