Hail history for Salem, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salem since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salem
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 12, 1967
21 reports on 21 days since 1967 · #115 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Salem
- 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 Salem
The latest hail report in and around Salem is from April 16, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salem logged 6 reports on 6 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 #115 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Salem accounts for 24% of the 88 reports filed in Fulton County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 12, 1967.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salem 0.3
- Fulton County 2.0
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salem 6
- Fulton County 29
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salem 14%
- Fulton County 9%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1967 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Fulton | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 9, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Fulton | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Fulton | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salem | Fulton | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fulton | 20:10 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 9 43%
- 1–2 in 9 43%
- 2 in + 3 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.33 WSW Camp | Fulton | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Salem | Fulton | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Salem | Fulton | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salem | Fulton | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Salem | Fulton | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Salem | Fulton | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Salem | Fulton | 12:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Salem | Fulton | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Salem | Fulton | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Salem | Fulton | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Salem | Fulton | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Salem | Fulton | 04:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Salem
- Horseshoe Bend 18 km · 31
- Oxford 20 km · 19
- Ash Flat 24 km · 24
- Cherokee Village 24 km · 17
- Mammoth Spring 29 km · 10
- Hardy 31 km · 15
- Melbourne 35 km · 19
- Henderson 36 km · 15
Questions about hail in Salem
How often does it hail in Salem, Arkansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salem since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salem?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salem?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 12, 1967. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salem?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 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 Salem had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 16, 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.