Hail history for Huntsville, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Huntsville
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 13, 1981
30 reports on 30 days since 1966 · #63 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Huntsville
- 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 Huntsville
The latest hail report in and around Huntsville is from April 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Huntsville logged 8 reports on 8 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 #63 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Huntsville accounts for 15% of the 202 reports filed in Madison County.
3% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 13, 1981.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Huntsville 0.4
- Madison County 4.0
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Huntsville 8
- Madison County 47
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Huntsville 3%
- Madison County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1981 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Madison | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Madison | 02:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Madison | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Madison | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Nov 19, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Madison | 05:40 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 11 38%
- 1–2 in 17 59%
- 2 in + 1 3%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 ESE Hindsville | Madison | $25K | 10:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 NW Huntsville | Madison | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 N Huntsville | Madison | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Huntsville | Madison | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 N Huntsville | Madison | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Huntsville | Madison | — | 10:57 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Huntsville | Madison | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Huntsville | Madison | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Huntsville | Madison | — | 02:41 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 E Hindsville | Madison | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Huntsville | Madison | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Forum | Madison | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Huntsville
- Hindsville 13 km · 13
- Kingston 20 km · 10
- Elkins 28 km · 10
- St. Paul 30 km · 14
- Berryville 34 km · 31
- Eureka Springs 35 km · 36
- Green Forest 38 km · 14
- Fayetteville 39 km · 87
Questions about hail in Huntsville
How often does it hail in Huntsville, Arkansas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Huntsville?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Huntsville?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 13, 1981. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Huntsville?
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 Huntsville had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.