Hail history for DeWitt, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of DeWitt since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · DeWitt
- Last hail
- Sep 15, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 11, 1980
22 reports on 20 days since 1972 · #101 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · DeWitt
- 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 DeWitt
The latest hail report in and around DeWitt is from September 15, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on September 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, DeWitt logged 10 reports on 8 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 #101 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. DeWitt accounts for 16% of the 134 reports filed in Arkansas County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 11, 1980.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- DeWitt 0.5
- Arkansas County 2.7
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- DeWitt 8
- Arkansas County 30
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- DeWitt 5%
- Arkansas County 11%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1980 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Arkansas | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W De Witt | Arkansas | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | De Witt | Arkansas | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Arkansas | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Arkansas | 17:37 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 45%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 SW De Witt | Arkansas | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 SW De Witt | Arkansas | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE De Witt | Arkansas | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | De Witt | Arkansas | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW De Witt | Arkansas | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | De Witt | Arkansas | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W De Witt | Arkansas | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE De Witt | Arkansas | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | De Witt | Arkansas | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | De Witt | Arkansas | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | De Witt | Arkansas | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | De Witt | Arkansas | 07:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near DeWitt
- St. Charles 21 km · 10
- Stuttgart 30 km · 35
- Clarendon 45 km · 15
- Hazen 59 km · 10
- Star City 60 km · 29
Questions about hail in DeWitt
How often does it hail in DeWitt, Arkansas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of DeWitt since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #101 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in DeWitt?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in DeWitt?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 11, 1980. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in DeWitt?
The most recent report in this data is from September 15, 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 DeWitt 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 September 15, 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.