Hail history for Fayetteville, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayetteville since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fayetteville
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · May 4, 2020
87 reports on 57 days since 1957 · #7 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Fayetteville
- 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 Fayetteville
The latest hail report in and around Fayetteville is from April 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fayetteville logged 61 reports on 33 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 6.8 times the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fayetteville accounts for 20% of the 433 reports filed in Washington County.
7% 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 5.00 in (softball) on May 4, 2020 near 2.13 ESE Johnson.
Reports were up 77% in 2016–2025 (39) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2017, with 12 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fayetteville 3.0
- Washington County 11.3
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fayetteville 33
- Washington County 93
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fayetteville 7%
- Washington 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 6 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 5.00 insoftball | 2.13 ESE Johnson | Washington | $200K | 09:07 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.96 ENE Efay | Washington | $200K | 09:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 WNW Fayetteville | Washington | $500K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Fayetteville | Washington | $100K | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Fayetteville | Washington | $50.0 million | 05:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 37 43%
- 1–2 in 44 51%
- 2 in + 6 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.84 WSW Wyman | Washington | $25K | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Johnson | Washington | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1 WSW Fayetteville | Washington | — | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Fayetteville | Washington | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Fayetteville | Washington | — | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NE Fayetteville | Washington | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Fayetteville | Washington | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WNW Fayetteville | Washington | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Fayetteville | Washington | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Wheeler | Washington | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.23 E Johnson | Washington | $20K | 07:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ESE Wheeler | Washington | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fayetteville
- Farmington 9 km · 23
- Greenland 9 km · 20
- Springdale 13 km · 75
- Tontitown 13 km · 16
- Elkins 14 km · 10
- West Fork 15 km · 21
- Prairie Grove 16 km · 28
- Lowell 21 km · 19
Questions about hail in Fayetteville
How often does it hail in Fayetteville, Arkansas?
87 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayetteville since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fayetteville?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fayetteville?
5.00 in (softball size) on May 4, 2020 near 2.13 ESE Johnson. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fayetteville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fayetteville had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 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.