Hail history for Waldron, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldron since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waldron
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 5, 2025
27 reports on 23 days since 1984 · #74 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Waldron
- 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 Waldron
The latest hail report in and around Waldron 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 2.75 in on April 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waldron 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 #74 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waldron accounts for 23% of the 117 reports filed in Scott County.
4% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 5, 2025 near 0.57 W Waldron.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (37% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waldron 0.4
- Scott County 2.1
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waldron 6
- Scott County 30
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waldron 4%
- Scott 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 03:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scott | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scott | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scott | 10:20 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 13 48%
- 1–2 in 13 48%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.15 ESE Waldron Muni Arpt | Scott | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 03:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 00:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 W Waldron | Scott | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Waldron | Scott | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Waldron | Scott | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Waldron | Scott | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Waldron | Scott | 02:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Waldron | Scott | 21:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waldron
- Boles 13 km · 13
- Mansfield 22 km · 19
- Huntington 25 km · 12
- Hartford 29 km · 19
- Booneville 31 km · 10
- Midland 32 km · 13
- Greenwood 37 km · 53
- Mena 38 km · 63
Questions about hail in Waldron
How often does it hail in Waldron, Arkansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waldron since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waldron?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waldron?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 5, 2025 near 0.57 W Waldron. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waldron?
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 Waldron had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 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.