Hail history for Dennard, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dennard since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dennard
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 15, 2023
20 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #120 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Dennard
- 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 Dennard
The latest hail report in and around Dennard is from April 15, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dennard logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #120 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dennard accounts for 12% of the 167 reports filed in Van Buren County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 15, 2023 near 0.69 N Botkinburg.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dennard 0.4
- Van Buren County 2.9
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dennard 6
- Van Buren County 38
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dennard 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Botkinburg | Van Buren | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dennard | Van Buren | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 40%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.67 NE Booster | Searcy | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 ENE Botkinburg | Van Buren | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Botkinburg | Van Buren | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Botkinburg | Van Buren | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Dennard | Van Buren | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dennard | Van Buren | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Botkinburg | Van Buren | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dennard | Van Buren | 08:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Dennard | Van Buren | 08:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dennard
- Leslie 9 km · 11
- Marshall 20 km · 24
- Clinton 21 km · 41
- Witts Springs 30 km · 12
- Fairfield Bay 30 km · 10
- Bee Branch 35 km · 23
- Greers Ferry 40 km · 20
- Center Ridge 41 km · 10
Questions about hail in Dennard
How often does it hail in Dennard, Arkansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dennard since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dennard?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dennard?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 15, 2023 near 0.69 N Botkinburg. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dennard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dennard had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 15, 2023.
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.