Hail history for Crossett, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crossett since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Crossett
- Last hail
- May 1, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 2, 2017
26 reports on 25 days since 1981 · #78 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Crossett
- 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 Crossett
The latest hail report in and around Crossett is from May 1, 2025, 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 March 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Crossett logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #78 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Crossett accounts for 20% of the 132 reports filed in Ashley County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 2, 2017 near 0.58 E Crossett.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Crossett 0.5
- Ashley County 3.7
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Crossett 10
- Ashley County 48
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Crossett 0%
- Ashley County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Crossett | Ashley | $15K | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.19 S Crossett | Ashley | $50K | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crossett | Ashley | $2K | 22:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crossett | Ashley | $50K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ashley | — | 00:20 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 13 50%
- 1–2 in 13 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2.32 E Sulphur Spgs | Ashley | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 SSW West Crossett | Ashley | $3K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Crossett | Ashley | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Crossett | Ashley | $15K | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 SE South Crossett | Ashley | $300 | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Crossett | Ashley | — | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.19 S Crossett | Ashley | $50K | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Crossett | Ashley | — | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Crossett | Ashley | — | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Crossett | Ashley | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Crossett | Ashley | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crossett | Ashley | $2K | 22:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Crossett
- West Crossett 6 km · 10
- Hamburg 19 km · 18
- Strong 37 km · 12
- Hermitage 41 km · 13
- Warren 55 km · 33
- Monticello 58 km · 44
Questions about hail in Crossett
How often does it hail in Crossett, Arkansas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crossett since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #78 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Crossett?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Crossett?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 2, 2017 near 0.58 E Crossett. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Crossett?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Crossett 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 May 1, 2025.
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.