Hail history for Chicot County, Arkansas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Chicot County since 1978, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chicot County
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Feb 5, 2008
137 reports on 97 days since 1978 · #39 of 76 Arkansas counties
Hail map · Chicot County
- 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 Chicot County
The latest hail report in Chicot County is from March 15, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on December 28, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chicot County logged 76 reports on 55 hail days, about 3.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Arkansas county (2.9 a year) and ranks #39 of 76 Arkansas counties for all-time reports. Chicot County holds 1% of all 12,530 hail reports in Arkansas.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Arkansas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.25 in (grapefruit) on February 5, 2008 near 2.16 NE Halley Jct.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (60). The busiest year was 2006, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chicot County 3.8
- Median Arkansas county 2.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chicot County 55
- Median Arkansas county 37
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chicot County 6%
- Median Arkansas county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 4, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2.16 NE Halley Jct | $600K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dermott | $250K | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lake Vlg | $100K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.88 E Hudspeth | $30K | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | Dermott | $5K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 50 36%
- 1–2 in 79 58%
- 2 in + 8 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Lake Vlg | $1K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SSE Hudspeth | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Dermott | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dermott | $250K | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.88 E Hudspeth | $30K | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Dermott Muni Arpt | $10K | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Hudspeth | $20K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Lake Vlg | $300K | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SW Deep Elm | $30K | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Dermott | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ESE Gum Corner | — | 07:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Eudora | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Chicot County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Village | 30 | 2.75 in |
| Dermott | 24 | 2.75 in |
| Eudora | 17 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Chicot County
How often does it hail in Chicot County, Arkansas?
137 hail reports have been logged in Chicot County since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.8 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 76 Arkansas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chicot County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chicot County?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on February 5, 2008 near 2.16 NE Halley Jct. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chicot County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chicot County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was March 15, 2026.
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.