Hail history for Pencil Bluff, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pencil Bluff since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pencil Bluff
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 14, 2010
10 reports on 10 days since 1999 · #293 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Pencil Bluff
- 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 Pencil Bluff
The latest hail report in and around Pencil Bluff is from June 14, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pencil Bluff logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #293 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pencil Bluff accounts for 7% of the 151 reports filed in Montgomery 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 May 14, 2010 near Pencil Bluff.
The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pencil Bluff 0.3
- Montgomery County 3.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pencil Bluff 7
- Montgomery County 46
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pencil Bluff 0%
- Montgomery 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 NNE Oden | Montgomery | 04:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 NW Mt Ida | Montgomery | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Pencil Bluff | Montgomery | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pencil Bluff
- Mount Ida 13 km · 26
- Norman 20 km · 16
- Caddo Gap 28 km · 14
- Board Camp 33 km · 11
- Boles 34 km · 13
- Glenwood 39 km · 22
- Crystal Springs 39 km · 16
- Kirby 43 km · 23
Questions about hail in Pencil Bluff
How often does it hail in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pencil Bluff since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #293 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pencil Bluff?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pencil Bluff?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 14, 2010 near Pencil Bluff. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pencil Bluff?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pencil Bluff 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 June 14, 2023.
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.