Hail history for Quitman, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quitman since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Quitman
- Last hail
- May 9, 2021
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 23, 2010
16 reports on 15 days since 1991 · #173 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Quitman
- 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 Quitman
The latest hail report in and around Quitman is from May 9, 2021, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Quitman logged 7 reports on 6 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 #173 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Quitman accounts for 13% of the 123 reports filed in Cleburne 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 April 23, 2010 near 3.5 S Fairbanks.
The busiest year was 2021, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Quitman 0.3
- Cleburne County 1.6
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Quitman 6
- Cleburne County 25
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Quitman 0%
- Cleburne County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 S Fairbanks | Van Buren | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Quitman | Cleburne | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cleburne | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cleburne | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Quitman | Cleburne | 13:35 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 8 50%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 NNW Enders | Faulkner | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Quitman | Cleburne | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Quitman | Cleburne | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 E Quitman | Cleburne | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 S Fairbanks | Van Buren | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Fairbanks | Van Buren | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5 ENE Guy | Faulkner | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Quitman | Cleburne | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Quitman | Cleburne | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 SW Heber Spgs | Cleburne | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Quitman | Cleburne | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Quitman | Cleburne | 01:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Quitman
- Guy 13 km · 21
- Rose Bud 14 km · 20
- Bee Branch 19 km · 23
- Heber Springs 21 km · 21
- Greers Ferry 22 km · 20
- Greenbrier 23 km · 35
- Fairfield Bay 25 km · 10
- Wooster 29 km · 14
Questions about hail in Quitman
How often does it hail in Quitman, Arkansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quitman since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #173 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Quitman?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Quitman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 23, 2010 near 3.5 S Fairbanks. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Quitman?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2021 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Quitman had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quitman since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 9, 2021.
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.