Hail — Carroll, Arkansas

1995-05-24 · near Eureka Springs, Carroll, Arkansas

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorms moved across northwest Arkansas during the evening of May 24th. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour in Bloomer, and hail ranging from nickel to golf ball-size fell at Eureka Springs. The hail injured approximately ten persons attending an outdoor passion play in Eureka Springs. Dime-size hail fell two miles southeast of Fort Smith, at Jenny Lind, and at Strickler.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10315414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.