Hail history for Lowell, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lowell since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lowell
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 28, 2026
19 reports on 16 days since 1986 · #135 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Lowell
- 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 Lowell
The latest hail report in and around Lowell is from April 28, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lowell logged 14 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #135 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lowell accounts for 4% of the 469 reports filed in Benton County.
16% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 28, 2026 near 2.05 W Lowell.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (53% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lowell 0.7
- Benton County 13.1
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lowell 13
- Benton County 97
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lowell 16%
- Benton 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.05 W Lowell | Benton | $50K | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.28 N Lowell | Benton | $20K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lowell | Benton | $25K | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lowell | Benton | $20K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lowell | Benton | $25K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 9 47%
- 2 in + 3 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.05 W Lowell | Benton | $50K | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Lowell | Benton | — | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Lowell | Benton | $30K | 09:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Lowell | Benton | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Lowell | Benton | — | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.37 N Lowell | Benton | $5K | 23:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WSW Lowell | Benton | — | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.66 ESE Cave Spgs | Benton | — | 00:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lowell | Benton | $20K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.28 N Lowell | Benton | $20K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.38 N Lowell | Benton | — | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lowell | Benton | $25K | 22:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lowell
- Springdale 7 km · 75
- Rogers 7 km · 58
- Cave Springs 7 km · 10
- Bentonville 13 km · 56
- Tontitown 13 km · 16
- Centerton 17 km · 14
- Fayetteville 21 km · 87
- Pea Ridge 21 km · 17
Questions about hail in Lowell
How often does it hail in Lowell, Arkansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lowell since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lowell?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lowell?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 28, 2026 near 2.05 W Lowell. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lowell?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lowell had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.