Hail history for Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walnut Ridge since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Walnut Ridge
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Nov 19, 1991
19 reports on 18 days since 1962 · #142 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Walnut Ridge
- 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 Walnut Ridge
The latest hail report in and around Walnut Ridge is from April 15, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walnut Ridge logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #142 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walnut Ridge accounts for 19% of the 100 reports filed in Lawrence County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on November 19, 1991.
The busiest year was 1991, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walnut Ridge 0.3
- Lawrence County 2.8
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walnut Ridge 5
- Lawrence County 39
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walnut Ridge 5%
- Lawrence County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Lawrence | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lawrence | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 19, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lawrence | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lawrence | 06:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1972 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lawrence | 16:45 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 7 37%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 W (Arg)walnut Ridge Ar | Lawrence | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.99 NW (Arg)walnut Ridge Ar | Lawrence | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | College City | Lawrence | — | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | College City | Lawrence | $2K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6 N Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | $300 | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | $50 | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | $10 | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | $10 | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | $10 | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence | $110 | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lawrence | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walnut Ridge
Questions about hail in Walnut Ridge
How often does it hail in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walnut Ridge since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walnut Ridge?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walnut Ridge?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on November 19, 1991. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walnut Ridge?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walnut Ridge had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.