Hail history for Branch, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Branch since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Branch
- Last hail
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 11, 2022
11 reports on 10 days since 1999 · #247 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Branch
- 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 Branch
The latest hail report in and around Branch is from April 11, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 11, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Branch 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 #247 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Branch accounts for 5% of the 239 reports filed in Franklin County.
9% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 11, 2022 near 0.32 N Branch.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Branch 0.4
- Franklin County 6.3
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Branch 7
- Franklin County 69
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Branch 9%
- Franklin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.32 N Branch | Franklin | $125K | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 ENE Branch | Franklin | $75K | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Branch | Franklin | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 NNW Branch | Franklin | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Branch | Franklin | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 ENE Branch | Franklin | $75K | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.32 N Branch | Franklin | $125K | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.47 NNW Branch | Franklin | — | 22:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 NNW Branch | Franklin | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.46 NNW Branch | Franklin | — | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Dec 19, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.46 NNW Branch | Franklin | — | 22:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Peter Pender | Franklin | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Branch | Franklin | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Branch | Franklin | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Branch | Franklin | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Branch | Franklin | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Branch
- Caulksville 8 km · 11
- Charleston 9 km · 26
- Booneville 19 km · 10
- Paris 20 km · 15
- Lavaca 21 km · 20
- Ozark 24 km · 67
- Mulberry 25 km · 29
- Greenwood 28 km · 53
Questions about hail in Branch
How often does it hail in Branch, Arkansas?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Branch since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #247 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Branch?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Branch?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 11, 2022 near 0.32 N Branch. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Branch?
The most recent report in this data is from April 11, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Branch had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 11, 2022.
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.