Hail in Phillips County, AR
Hail turns up in Phillips County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Phillips County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on May 17, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was April 28, 2026.
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About Phillips County, AR
Phillips County lies in eastern Arkansas along the Mississippi River, flat Delta farmland on the river's western bank. Severe hail is uncommon here; the Delta sees plenty of springtime storms, but their warm, fast-moving setups more often bring wind and rain than large stones. Memphis's KNQA radar is the nearest watch, about 84 miles to the northeast, far enough that its lowest scans pass above the county and show the upper storm best.
The hail record for Phillips County, AR
Phillips County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 7 confirmed events since 2025.
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Phillips County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Phillips County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Phillips County?
Hail in Phillips County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Phillips County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on May 17, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Phillips County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Phillips County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Phillips County this year?
Phillips County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Phillips County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently April 28, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Phillips County, AR
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Phillips County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.