Hail history for Prescott, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prescott since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Prescott
- Last hail
- Mar 11, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 13, 2016
24 reports on 23 days since 1967 · #92 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Prescott
- 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 Prescott
The latest hail report in and around Prescott is from March 11, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Prescott logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #92 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Prescott accounts for 18% of the 130 reports filed in Nevada County.
4% 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 March 13, 2016 near 0.67 WSW Prescott.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Prescott 0.6
- Nevada County 1.8
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Prescott 10
- Nevada County 29
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Prescott 4%
- Nevada 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.67 WSW Prescott | Nevada | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Dian | Nevada | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Weaver | Nevada | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Prescott Arpt | Nevada | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Prescott | Nevada | 23:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 25%
- 1–2 in 17 71%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Dian | Nevada | 22:44 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 S Prescott | Nevada | 07:50 local · NCEI |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.08 SE Prescott | Nevada | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Dian | Nevada | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.37 SSW Prescott Arpt | Nevada | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.18 NNW Prescott | Nevada | 05:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.67 WSW Prescott | Nevada | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 E Dian | Nevada | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Dian | Nevada | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Weaver | Nevada | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Dian | Nevada | 23:46 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Prescott | Nevada | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Prescott
Questions about hail in Prescott
How often does it hail in Prescott, Arkansas?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prescott since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #92 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Prescott?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Prescott?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 13, 2016 near 0.67 WSW Prescott. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Prescott?
The most recent report in this data is from March 11, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Prescott 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 March 11, 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.