Hail history for Jacksonville, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jacksonville since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jacksonville
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 27, 2021
103 reports on 72 days since 1964 · #5 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Jacksonville
- 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 Jacksonville
The latest hail report in and around Jacksonville is from April 2, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jacksonville logged 43 reports on 29 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 4.8 times the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #5 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jacksonville accounts for 15% of the 691 reports filed in Pulaski County.
2% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 27, 2021 near 0.89 SW South Bend.
Reports were down 61% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2000, with 10 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jacksonville 2.1
- Pulaski County 14.8
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jacksonville 29
- Pulaski County 107
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jacksonville 2%
- Pulaski 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 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.89 SW South Bend | Lonoke | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.54 NNE Kerr | Lonoke | $5.0 million | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | (Lrf)little Rock Afb | Pulaski | — | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jacksonville | Pulaski | — | 08:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Jacksonville | Pulaski | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 47 46%
- 1–2 in 54 52%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 W Genevia | Pulaski | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NNE Lynch | Pulaski | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 W South Bend | Lonoke | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Warsaw | Pulaski | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.89 SW South Bend | Lonoke | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SW South Bend | Lonoke | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Macon | Pulaski | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Macon | Pulaski | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Macon | Pulaski | 22:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 W Jacksonville | Pulaski | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | (Lrf)little Rock Afb | Pulaski | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 W Jacksonville | Pulaski | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jacksonville
Questions about hail in Jacksonville
How often does it hail in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
103 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jacksonville since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jacksonville?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jacksonville?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 27, 2021 near 0.89 SW South Bend. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jacksonville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jacksonville had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 2, 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.