Hail history for Osceola, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osceola since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Osceola
- Last hail
- May 20, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 15, 2022
25 reports on 23 days since 1961 · #87 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Osceola
- 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 Osceola
The latest hail report in and around Osceola is from May 20, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Osceola logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #87 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Osceola accounts for 17% of the 145 reports filed in Mississippi County.
12% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 15, 2022 near 1.12 W Osceola.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Osceola 0.8
- Mississippi County 3.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Osceola 13
- Mississippi County 42
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Osceola 12%
- Mississippi 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.12 W Osceola | Mississippi | — | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1967 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | — | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1961 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mississippi | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.12 S Cottonwood Corner | Mississippi | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Osceola | Mississippi | $8K | 18:06 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 24%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 E Sans Souci | Mississippi | — | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Osceola | Mississippi | — | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.12 W Osceola | Mississippi | — | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Osceola | Mississippi | — | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Osceola | Mississippi | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 WNW Osceola | Mississippi | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.86 N Moran | Mississippi | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Osceola | Mississippi | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.17 SSW Cottonwood Corner | Mississippi | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.12 S Cottonwood Corner | Mississippi | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Osceola | Mississippi | $8K | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Osceola | Mississippi | $3K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Osceola
- Manila 27 km · 14
- Blytheville 28 km · 35
- Lepanto 32 km · 19
- Monette 39 km · 10
- Tyronza 40 km · 14
- Marked Tree 44 km · 18
- Lake City 44 km · 10
- Trumann 49 km · 22
Questions about hail in Osceola
How often does it hail in Osceola, Arkansas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osceola since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #87 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Osceola?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Osceola?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 15, 2022 near 1.12 W Osceola. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Osceola?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Osceola had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 20, 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.