Hail history for Marianna, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marianna since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marianna
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 27, 2021
16 reports on 16 days since 1979 · #169 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Marianna
- 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 Marianna
The latest hail report in and around Marianna is from March 30, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marianna logged 12 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #169 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marianna accounts for 47% of the 34 reports filed in Lee 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 27, 2021 near Marianna.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marianna 0.6
- Lee County 0.9
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marianna 12
- Lee County 16
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marianna 0%
- Lee County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marianna | Lee | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lee | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lee | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 NW Marianna | Lee | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5 W Marianna | Lee | 16:40 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 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 NW Marianna | Lee | — | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WNW Marianna | Lee | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Marianna | Lee | — | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Scott Vly | Lee | — | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marianna | Lee | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 ESE Marianna Lee Co Arpt | Lee | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 WSW Marianna Lee Co Arpt | Lee | — | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5 W Marianna | Lee | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 W Marianna | Lee | $2K | 01:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Marianna | Lee | $1K | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Marianna | Lee | $1K | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Marianna | Lee | $1K | 20:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marianna
- Forrest City 27 km · 32
- Brinkley 41 km · 30
- Clarendon 50 km · 15
- Wynne 51 km · 23
- St. Charles 56 km · 10
Questions about hail in Marianna
How often does it hail in Marianna, Arkansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marianna since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #169 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marianna?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marianna?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 27, 2021 near Marianna. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marianna?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marianna had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 30, 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.