Hail history for Jonesboro, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jonesboro since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jonesboro
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · Apr 15, 2022
85 reports on 71 days since 1962 · #8 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Jonesboro
- 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 Jonesboro
The latest hail report in and around Jonesboro is from April 27, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on April 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jonesboro logged 49 reports on 39 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 5.4 times the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #8 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jonesboro accounts for 44% of the 195 reports filed in Craighead County.
4% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on April 15, 2022 near 0.89 SE Bono.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (28) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2008, with 8 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jonesboro 2.5
- Craighead County 5.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jonesboro 39
- Craighead County 65
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jonesboro 4%
- Craighead 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 3 | 3.25 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | 3.25 inteacup | 0.89 SE Bono | Craighead | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.99 W Ridge | Craighead | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1966 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Craighead | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 ESE Jonesboro | Craighead | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 ENE Jonesboro | Craighead | 11:54 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 27 32%
- 1–2 in 54 64%
- 2 in + 3 4%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 W Ridge | Craighead | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 W Valley View | Craighead | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 NNE Aggie | Craighead | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 ESE Jonesboro | Craighead | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 ENE Jonesboro | Craighead | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.78 SW Jonesboro | Craighead | 23:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 SE Jonesboro | Craighead | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SE Nettleton | Craighead | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 E Jonesboro | Craighead | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ESE Jonesboro | Craighead | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Jonesboro | Craighead | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 W Glendale | Craighead | 19:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jonesboro
Questions about hail in Jonesboro
How often does it hail in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
85 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jonesboro since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jonesboro?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jonesboro?
3.25 in (teacup size) on April 15, 2022 near 0.89 SE Bono. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jonesboro?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jonesboro had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.