Benton County, Arkansas: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 197 hail reports in Benton County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 45 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit, reported on April 28, 2026 near Cave Spgs. April is the peak month (28% of reports).
- 197hail reports, 2014–2026
- 45days with hail of 1 in or more
- 17days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 4 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Benton County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2015 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 in |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2018 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2020 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 3 in |
| 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2023 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2024 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 in |
| 2025 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 26 | 4 | 2 | 4 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 7 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 10 |
| Mar | 48 |
| Apr | 55 |
| May | 40 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 14 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
April alone has 28% of the 197 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Benton County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
127 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 18 | Cave Spgs |
| March 14, 2024 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 5 | Sulphur Spgs |
| May 4, 2020 | 3 in, a teacup | 8 | Rogers |
| May 26, 2024 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 10 | Bentonville |
| March 25, 2015 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 9 | Rogers |
| April 15, 2023 | 2 in, a hen egg | 11 | Garfield |
| March 24, 2015 | 2 in, a hen egg | 6 | Lowell |
| February 15, 2023 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 10 | Rogers |
| July 20, 2018 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 7 | Pea Ridge |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 7 | Siloam Spgs |
“Hail up to four inches in diameter was measured near Willis D Shaw Elementary School.”
National Weather Service report, April 28, 2026
“Hail larger than baseball size damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses.”
National Weather Service report, May 4, 2020
“Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles in and around Bentonville.”
National Weather Service report, May 26, 2024
Tornadoes in Benton County
NOAA lists 23 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 8 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 6.1 mi | 3200 yd | Cherokee City · 0 deaths, 2 injured |
| October 20, 2019 | EF2 | 31.4 mi | 2640 yd | Siloam Spgs |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 7.4 mi | 3000 yd | Bentonville Muni Arp |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 5.4 mi | 650 yd | Cherokee City |
| November 4, 2024 | EF2 | 3.8 mi | 375 yd | Rogers Muni Arpt |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | 2.4 mi | 1500 yd | Vaughn |
| April 29, 2025 | EF1 | 11 mi | 1000 yd | Beaty |
| April 26, 2016 | EF1 | 9.1 mi | 600 yd | Decatur Arpt |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 96 mph | Bella Vista |
| May 26, 2024 | 90 mph | Larue |
| May 26, 2024 | 90 mph | Bentonville Branch J |
| April 1, 2024 | 90 mph | Pea Ridge |
| October 20, 2019 | 86 mph | Monte Ne |
| October 20, 2019 | 86 mph | Gallitin |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Rogers, Bentonville.
Benton County cities we cover
- Rogers roofers
- Rogers roof age
- Rogers roof cost
- Bentonville roofers
- Bentonville roof age
- Bentonville roof cost
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.