Hail history for Beebe, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beebe since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Beebe
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Feb 28, 2017
29 reports on 27 days since 1986 · #65 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Beebe
- 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 Beebe
The latest hail report in and around Beebe is from August 18, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 11, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Beebe logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #65 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Beebe accounts for 11% of the 268 reports filed in White County.
3% 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, 2017 near 1.38 S Essex.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2003, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Beebe 0.6
- White County 5.0
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Beebe 10
- White County 59
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Beebe 3%
- White County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Essex | White | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Beebe | White | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Beebe | White | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | White | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | White | 17:08 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 48%
- 1–2 in 14 48%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NE Beebe | White | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NE Antioch | White | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Essex | White | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Stony Pt | White | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Beebe | White | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Beebe | White | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Beebe | White | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Beebe | White | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Beebe | White | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Beebe | White | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Beebe | White | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Antioch | White | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Beebe
Questions about hail in Beebe
How often does it hail in Beebe, Arkansas?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beebe since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Beebe?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Beebe?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on February 28, 2017 near 1.38 S Essex. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Beebe?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Beebe had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 18, 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.