Hail history for Marion, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 5, 2013
13 reports on 11 days since 1986 · #223 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from May 26, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on February 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #223 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 13% of the 101 reports filed in Crittenden 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 June 5, 2013 near 0.13 N Gammon.
The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 0.3
- Crittenden County 2.3
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 4
- Crittenden County 31
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 0%
- Crittenden County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.13 N Gammon | Crittenden | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Marion | Crittenden | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Marion | Crittenden | — | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Crittenden | $2K | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Marion | Crittenden | $2K | 23:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 54%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.69 E Marion | Crittenden | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Marion | Crittenden | — | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Marion | Crittenden | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.13 N Gammon | Crittenden | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Crittenden | $2K | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Marion | Crittenden | $2K | 23:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Marion | Crittenden | $50 | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Marion | Crittenden | $10 | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Marion | Crittenden | $50 | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Crittenden | $100 | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 W Marion | Crittenden | $10 | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Crittenden | $10 | 02:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- West Memphis 6 km · 27
- Tyronza 34 km · 14
- Marked Tree 41 km · 18
- Lepanto 46 km · 19
- Wynne 53 km · 23
- Forrest City 57 km · 32
- Osceola 58 km · 25
- Trumann 60 km · 22
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Arkansas?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #223 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 5, 2013 near 0.13 N Gammon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 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 Marion had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 26, 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.