Hail history for Hartford, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hartford since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hartford
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 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 25, 2026
19 reports on 17 days since 1959 · #133 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Hartford
- 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 Hartford
The latest hail report in and around Hartford is from April 25, 2026, 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 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hartford logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #133 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hartford accounts for 5% of the 396 reports filed in Sebastian County.
11% 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 25, 2026 near 2 W Hartford.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hartford 0.3
- Sebastian County 7.7
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hartford 5
- Sebastian County 77
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hartford 11%
- Sebastian 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 W Hartford | Sebastian | $150K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Dec 22, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Hartford | Sebastian | — | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Hartford | Sebastian | $20K | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.13 SE Hartford | Sebastian | $30K | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Hartford | Sebastian | $15K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 32%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 W Hartford | Sebastian | $150K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Hartford | Sebastian | $20K | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.13 SE Hartford | Sebastian | $30K | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hartford | Sebastian | $20K | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Hartford | Sebastian | $15K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hartford | Sebastian | $25K | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Hartford | Sebastian | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Dec 22, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Hartford | Sebastian | — | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Dec 22, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Hartford | Sebastian | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Hartford | Sebastian | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Hartford | Sebastian | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Hartford | Sebastian | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hartford
- Midland 8 km · 13
- Huntington 12 km · 12
- Mansfield 14 km · 19
- Hackett 19 km · 21
- Greenwood 24 km · 53
- Waldron 29 km · 27
- Fort Smith 36 km · 159
- Barling 36 km · 15
Questions about hail in Hartford
How often does it hail in Hartford, Arkansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hartford since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hartford?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hartford?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 25, 2026 near 2 W Hartford. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hartford?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hartford 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 25, 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.