Hail history for Waldo, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldo since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waldo
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 14, 2008
23 reports on 19 days since 1981 · #98 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Waldo
- 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 Waldo
The latest hail report in and around Waldo is from April 12, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waldo logged 8 reports on 6 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 #98 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waldo accounts for 14% of the 167 reports filed in Columbia 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 March 14, 2008 near 1.15 W Waldo.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (26% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waldo 0.4
- Columbia County 1.8
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waldo 6
- Columbia County 22
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waldo 0%
- Columbia 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waldo | Columbia | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Columbia | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Columbia | 20:30 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 8 35%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 E Lumber | Columbia | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 W Waldo | Columbia | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.15 W Waldo | Columbia | 11:23 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Waldo | Columbia | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Waldo | Columbia | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Waldo | Columbia | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waldo | Columbia | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Waldo | Columbia | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waldo
- Magnolia 11 km · 44
- Willisville 18 km · 13
- Stamps 19 km · 26
- Rosston 26 km · 19
- Lewisville 27 km · 26
- Emerson 30 km · 17
- Taylor 32 km · 24
- Bradley 44 km · 23
Questions about hail in Waldo
How often does it hail in Waldo, Arkansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldo since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waldo?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waldo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 14, 2008 near 1.15 W Waldo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waldo?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waldo had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldo since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 12, 2020.
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.