Hail history for Henderson, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 27, 2014
15 reports on 13 days since 1978 · #185 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Henderson
- 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 Henderson
The latest hail report in and around Henderson is from March 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #185 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Henderson accounts for 7% of the 210 reports filed in Baxter 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 27, 2014 near 1 SW Henderson.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson 0.3
- Baxter County 6.0
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson 6
- Baxter County 71
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson 7%
- Baxter 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SW Henderson | Baxter | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.94 ENE Norfork Lake North | Baxter | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Baxter | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1978 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Baxter | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Henderson | Baxter | 15:00 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 5 33%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Henderson | Baxter | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.35 NNW Henderson | Baxter | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Norfork Lake North | Baxter | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Henderson | Baxter | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.94 ENE Norfork Lake North | Baxter | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SW Henderson | Baxter | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Henderson | Baxter | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Henderson | Baxter | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Henderson | Baxter | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Baxter | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Baxter | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Baxter | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Henderson
- Mountain Home 16 km · 82
- Norfork 19 km · 11
- Midway 23 km · 12
- Gassville 26 km · 15
- Calico Rock 30 km · 22
- Oxford 33 km · 19
- Bull Shoals 33 km · 12
- Flippin 35 km · 13
Questions about hail in Henderson
How often does it hail in Henderson, Arkansas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #185 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 27, 2014 near 1 SW Henderson. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 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 Henderson had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 15, 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.