Hail history for Ivan, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ivan since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ivan
- Last hail
- Mar 28, 2014
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Mar 28, 2014
14 reports on 13 days since 1985 · #204 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Ivan
- 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 Ivan
The latest hail report in and around Ivan is from March 28, 2014, 2.25 in (hen egg size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ivan logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #204 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ivan accounts for 19% of the 74 reports filed in Dallas 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on March 28, 2014 near 0.96 NE Ivan.
The busiest year was 1996, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ivan 0.2
- Dallas County 1.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ivan 4
- Dallas County 22
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ivan 7%
- Dallas County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2014 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.96 NE Ivan | Dallas | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ivan | Dallas | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NW Kingsland | Cleveland | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 N Fordyce | Dallas | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Dallas | 09:55 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 7 50%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2014 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.96 NE Ivan | Dallas | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Ivan | Dallas | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ivan | Dallas | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Ivan | Dallas | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 N Fordyce | Dallas | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Ivan | Dallas | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | 10 NW Kingsland | Cleveland | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Ivan | Dallas | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | 7 N Fordyce | Dallas | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 N Fordyce | Dallas | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NW Kingsland | Cleveland | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 N Fordyce | Dallas | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ivan
Questions about hail in Ivan
How often does it hail in Ivan, Arkansas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ivan since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #204 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ivan?
Most reports come in March, June, April. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ivan?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on March 28, 2014 near 0.96 NE Ivan. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ivan?
The most recent report in this data is from March 28, 2014 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ivan had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ivan since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 28, 2014.
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.