Hail history for Norman, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norman since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norman
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 25, 2026
16 reports on 13 days since 1991 · #172 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Norman
- 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 Norman
The latest hail report in and around Norman is from April 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norman logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #172 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norman accounts for 11% of the 151 reports filed in Montgomery County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 25, 2026 near 3.58 NE Norman.
The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in October (31% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norman 0.3
- Montgomery County 3.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norman 5
- Montgomery County 46
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norman 0%
- Montgomery 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 | 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 25, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.58 NE Norman | Montgomery | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norman | Montgomery | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norman | Montgomery | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Norman | Montgomery | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Montgomery | 21:30 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 31%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Norman | Montgomery | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.58 NE Norman | Montgomery | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.28 E Mimosa | Montgomery | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norman | Montgomery | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 NE Norman | Montgomery | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norman | Montgomery | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Norman | Montgomery | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Norman | Montgomery | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Norman | Montgomery | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Norman | Montgomery | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Norman | Montgomery | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Norman | Montgomery | 14:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norman
- Caddo Gap 8 km · 14
- Mount Ida 11 km · 26
- Glenwood 20 km · 22
- Pencil Bluff 20 km · 10
- Kirby 23 km · 23
- Daisy 25 km · 14
- Amity 29 km · 26
- Crystal Springs 32 km · 16
Questions about hail in Norman
How often does it hail in Norman, Arkansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norman since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #172 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norman?
Most reports come in October, April, March. October alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 25, 2026 near 3.58 NE Norman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norman?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 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 Norman 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.