Hail history for Bradley, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bradley since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bradley
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 4, 1974
23 reports on 22 days since 1972 · #95 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Bradley
- 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 Bradley
The latest hail report in and around Bradley is from June 13, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bradley logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #95 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bradley accounts for 16% of the 142 reports filed in Lafayette County.
4% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 4, 1974.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bradley 0.4
- Lafayette County 2.0
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bradley 7
- Lafayette County 27
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bradley 4%
- Lafayette County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1974 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Lafayette | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Bradley | Lafayette | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bradley | Lafayette | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lafayette | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1984 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Lafayette | 14:20 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 10 43%
- 1–2 in 12 52%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 E Bradley | Lafayette | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 E Bradley | Lafayette | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Bradley | Lafayette | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Bradley | Lafayette | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Bradley | Lafayette | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Bradley | Lafayette | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Bradley | Lafayette | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Bradley | Lafayette | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Bradley | Lafayette | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bradley | Lafayette | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Bradley | Lafayette | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Bradley | Lafayette | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bradley
Questions about hail in Bradley
How often does it hail in Bradley, Arkansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bradley since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bradley?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bradley?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 4, 1974. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bradley?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bradley 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 June 13, 2023.
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.