Hail history for Bay, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bay since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bay
- Last hail
- Jan 12, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Feb 28, 1997
14 reports on 13 days since 1997 · #196 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Bay
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bay
The latest hail report in and around Bay is from January 12, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on January 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bay logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #196 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bay accounts for 7% of the 195 reports filed in Craighead County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Arkansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on February 28, 1997 near Bay.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in February (21% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bay 0.5
- Craighead County 5.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bay 9
- Craighead County 65
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bay 7%
- Craighead County 5%
- Median Arkansas town on this site 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bay | Craighead | $1K | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay | Craighead | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 NNW Lunsford | Craighead | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goodwin | St. Francis | $3K | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Bay | Craighead | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Bay | Craighead | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Bay | Craighead | — | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay | Craighead | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 SE Bay | Craighead | — | 03:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bay | Craighead | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 NNW Lunsford | Craighead | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.66 NW Lunsford | Craighead | $2K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.31 WSW Bay | Craighead | $2K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Bay | Craighead | $1K | 00:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Bay | Craighead | $1K | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goodwin | St. Francis | $3K | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Bay | Craighead | $10 | 18:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bay
- Trumann 8 km · 22
- Lake City 12 km · 10
- Jonesboro 14 km · 85
- Brookland 17 km · 13
- Lepanto 25 km · 19
- Harrisburg 25 km · 13
- Monette 25 km · 10
- Marked Tree 27 km · 18
Questions about hail in Bay
How often does it hail in Bay, Arkansas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bay since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #196 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bay?
Most reports come in February, May, June. February alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bay?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on February 28, 1997 near Bay. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bay?
The most recent report in this data is from January 12, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bay had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was January 12, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.