Cabot Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Cabot, AR

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 89 hail storms within 25 miles of Cabot, AR. Of those, 74 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 28 documented hail events.

Hail Severity Breakdown — Cabot Area (Last 5 Years)

Cabot Hail Storms by Year

2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Cabot, with 28 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Cabot typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Cabot Hail Storms

• August 26, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Cabot. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Cabot-area properties.
• August 26, 2026 — Destructive hail (egg-sized) reported near 2 SW Higginson. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Cabot-area properties.
• August 26, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SSE Armstrong Springs. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Cabot-area properties.
• August 26, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SSE Armstrong Springs. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Cabot-area properties.
• August 26, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Searcy. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Cabot-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Cabot

Wind Storm History — Cabot Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 135 high-wind events within 25 miles of Cabot, AR in the past five years. Of those, 132 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 90 mph.

Recent Wind Events Near Cabot

Frequently Asked Questions About Cabot Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Cabot, AR?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Cabot was on August 26, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Cabot?

Cabot averages roughly 18 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 74 of the 89 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Cabot?

The largest documented hail near Cabot in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Cabot-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in AR?

Most homeowners insurance policies in AR cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Cabot address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Cabot. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Cabot

If your property in or near Cabot took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

Why Cabot's Location Matters for Hail

Cabot sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.

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