Hail history for Corning, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Corning since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Corning
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 3, 2001
27 reports on 23 days since 1990 · #72 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Corning
- 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 Corning
The latest hail report in and around Corning is from April 28, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Corning logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #72 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Corning accounts for 25% of the 110 reports filed in Clay 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 3, 2001 near Corning.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Corning 0.8
- Clay County 3.5
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Corning 15
- Clay County 38
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Corning 7%
- Clay County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Corning | Clay | $400K | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.65 SW Corning | Clay | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Corning | Clay | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Corning | Clay | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.76 N Corning Muni Arpt | Clay | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 33%
- 1–2 in 16 59%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Corning | Clay | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Corning | Clay | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NW Corning | Clay | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.65 SW Corning | Clay | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Corning | Clay | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.22 E Corning | Clay | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Corning | Clay | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 SSE Corning | Clay | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Corning | Clay | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Corning | Clay | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.76 N Corning Muni Arpt | Clay | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.09 N Corning | Clay | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Corning
- Maynard 29 km · 10
- Rector 31 km · 20
- Marmaduke 31 km · 16
- Piggott 35 km · 18
- Pocahontas 39 km · 32
- Paragould 41 km · 45
- Walcott 42 km · 11
- Walnut Ridge 49 km · 19
Questions about hail in Corning
How often does it hail in Corning, Arkansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Corning since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Corning?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Corning?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 3, 2001 near Corning. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Corning?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Corning had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.