Hail history for Emerson, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emerson since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Emerson
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 15, 2025
17 reports on 16 days since 1986 · #157 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Emerson
- 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 Emerson
The latest hail report in and around Emerson is from April 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Emerson logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #157 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Emerson accounts for 10% of the 167 reports filed in Columbia 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 March 15, 2025 near 1.35 WSW Brister.
The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Emerson 0.1
- Columbia County 1.8
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Emerson 3
- Columbia County 22
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Emerson 0%
- Columbia 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 WSW Brister | Columbia | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 E New Hope | Columbia | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Emerson | Columbia | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 3, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Columbia | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Columbia | 21:30 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 9 53%
- 1–2 in 8 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 WSW Emerson | Columbia | 11:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 WSW Brister | Columbia | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 E New Hope | Columbia | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 W Emerson | Columbia | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Emerson | Columbia | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Emerson | Columbia | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Dec 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Emerson | Columbia | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Emerson | Columbia | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Emerson | Columbia | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Emerson | Columbia | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Emerson | Columbia | 04:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Emerson | Columbia | 17:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Emerson
- Magnolia 20 km · 44
- Taylor 25 km · 24
- Waldo 30 km · 23
- Stamps 40 km · 26
- Bradley 43 km · 23
- Lewisville 46 km · 26
- Willisville 47 km · 13
- El Dorado 51 km · 67
Questions about hail in Emerson
How often does it hail in Emerson, Arkansas?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emerson since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #157 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Emerson?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Emerson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 15, 2025 near 1.35 WSW Brister. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Emerson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Emerson 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 April 29, 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.