Hail history for Thornton, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thornton since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Thornton
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 9, 2021
13 reports on 11 days since 1991 · #227 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Thornton
- 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 Thornton
The latest hail report in and around Thornton is from July 21, 2022, 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 July 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Thornton logged 3 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #227 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Thornton accounts for 17% of the 76 reports filed in Calhoun 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 May 9, 2021 near 2.15 SSW Thornton.
The busiest year was 1996, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Thornton 0.1
- Calhoun County 1.1
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Thornton 2
- Calhoun County 16
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Thornton 0%
- Calhoun County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSW Thornton | Calhoun | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Thornton | Calhoun | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Thornton | Calhoun | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Thornton | Calhoun | 13:00 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 6 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Thornton | Calhoun | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Thornton | Calhoun | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSW Thornton | Calhoun | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Thornton | Calhoun | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Thornton | Calhoun | 00:18 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SW Thornton | Calhoun | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Thornton | Calhoun | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Thornton | Calhoun | 05:01 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Thornton | Calhoun | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 NW Tinsman | Calhoun | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Thornton | Calhoun | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Thornton | Calhoun | 10:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Thornton
Questions about hail in Thornton
How often does it hail in Thornton, Arkansas?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thornton since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #227 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Thornton?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Thornton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 9, 2021 near 2.15 SSW Thornton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Thornton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Thornton 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 July 21, 2022.
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.