Springdale Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Springdale, 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 221 hail storms within 25 miles of Springdale, AR. Of those, 127 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 baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 79 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Springdale Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic3 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive19 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe27 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant78 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate94 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Springdale Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202679 events
202546 events
202437 events
202342 events
202217 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Springdale, with 79 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Springdale 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 Springdale Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Springdale

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-06 Gateway, AR Significant 1.00" Delayed report. Public report to NWS Little Rock social media and then relayed to our office. Time estimated from radar.
2026-06-12 Bella Vista, AR Significant 1.25" Time estimated from Radar.
2026-06-11 BELLA VISTA, AR Significant 1.25" Hail up to half dollar size damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-05-05 2 W Pea Ridge, AR Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-05-05 PEA RIDGE, AR Moderate 0.75" —
2026-04-28 LINCOLN, AR Significant 1.25" Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-04-28 PRAIRIE GROVE, AR Moderate 0.88" —
2026-04-28 LINCOLN, AR Significant 1.25" Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-04-28 Lincoln, AR Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-04-28 1 NE Lincoln, AR Significant 1.25" —
2026-04-28 (FYV)FAYETTEVILLE AR, AR Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 Prairie Grove, AR Moderate 0.88" —
2026-04-28 2 E Siloam Springs, AR Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-04-28 SILOAM SPGS, AR Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 Siloam Springs, AR Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time estimated from radar.
2026-04-28 WYMAN, AR Severe 1.50" Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-04-28 CAVE SPGS, AR Catastrophic 4.00" Hail up to four inches in diameter was measured near Willis D Shaw Elementary School.
2026-04-28 4 E Fayetteville, AR Severe 1.50" —
2026-04-28 Walnut Grove, AR Severe 1.75" —
2026-04-28 LOWELL, AR Significant 1.00" —

Wind Storm History — Springdale Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 124 high-wind events within 25 miles of Springdale, AR in the past five years. Of those, 124 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe98 events
Significant26 events

Recent Wind Events Near Springdale

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-06-27 SUMMERS, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a tree and snapped numerous large tree limbs.
2026-06-27 TONTITOWN, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a tree.
2026-06-22 CAVERNA, MO 60 Significant Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Bear Hollow Road.
2026-06-13 LOWELL, AR 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.
2026-06-13 GENTRY, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto power lines.
2026-05-19 SILOAM SPGS, AR 60 Significant Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.
2026-04-24 FAYETTEVILLE, AR 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.
2026-04-15 3 ESE Sonora, AR 62 Significant 62 mph wind gusts east of Springdale. Time estimated based on radar data.
2026-04-14 CHEROKEE CITY, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a barn and snapped large tree limbs.
2026-04-14 CAVE SPGS, AR 75 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees near Pinnacle Hills Country Club.
2026-04-14 HARMON, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles and power lines.
2026-04-14 SONORA, AR 62 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 62 mph.
2025-09-23 PRAIRIE GROVE, AR 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.
2025-09-17 OSAGE MILLS, AR 66 Severe The ASOS at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 66 mph.
2025-08-19 PEA RIDGE, AR 75 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.
2025-08-19 GENTRY, AR 75 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines.
2025-08-19 JOHNSON, AR 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and blew down power lines.
2025-08-19 MONTE NE, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed an outbuilding.
2025-08-19 JOHNSON, AR 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large limbs and damaged a privacy fence.
2025-08-19 MONTE NE, AR 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a camper.

Frequently Asked Questions About Springdale Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Springdale was on August 6, 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 Springdale?

Springdale averages roughly 44 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 127 of the 221 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Springdale?

The largest documented hail near Springdale in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Springdale-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 Springdale address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Springdale. 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 Springdale

If your property in or near Springdale 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.

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Why Springdale's Location Matters for Hail

Springdale 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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