Hail history for Magnolia, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Magnolia since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Magnolia
- Last hail
- Dec 28, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 2, 2003
44 reports on 37 days since 1971 · #35 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Magnolia
- 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 Magnolia
The latest hail report in and around Magnolia is from December 28, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Magnolia logged 13 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Magnolia accounts for 26% of the 167 reports filed in Columbia 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2003 near 3 E Magnolia.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1996, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (32% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Magnolia 0.7
- Columbia County 1.8
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Magnolia 12
- Columbia County 22
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Magnolia 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 E Magnolia | Columbia | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Magnolia | Columbia | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | $100K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Magnolia | Columbia | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Waldo | Columbia | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 41%
- 1–2 in 23 52%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.63 WSW Magnolia Muni Arpt | Columbia | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 0.42 SE Magnolia | Columbia | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.66 WSW Magnolia | Columbia | — | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.45 NNW Calhoun | Columbia | — | 04:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | — | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Agricultural School | Columbia | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NE Agricultural School | Columbia | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.58 W Magnolia | Columbia | $100K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Magnolia
- Waldo 11 km · 23
- Emerson 20 km · 17
- Stamps 27 km · 26
- Willisville 27 km · 13
- Taylor 29 km · 24
- Lewisville 35 km · 26
- Rosston 35 km · 19
- Bradley 45 km · 23
Questions about hail in Magnolia
How often does it hail in Magnolia, Arkansas?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Magnolia since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Magnolia?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Magnolia?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 2, 2003 near 3 E Magnolia. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Magnolia?
The most recent report in this data is from December 28, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Magnolia 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 December 28, 2024.
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.