Hail history for Rector, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rector since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rector
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 12, 1967
20 reports on 20 days since 1967 · #126 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Rector
- 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 Rector
The latest hail report in and around Rector is from March 30, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rector logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #126 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rector accounts for 18% of the 110 reports filed in Clay County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 12, 1967.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rector 0.5
- Clay County 3.5
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rector 10
- Clay County 38
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rector 5%
- Clay 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1967 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Clay | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rector | Clay | $10K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clay | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clay | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.67 SE Rector | Clay | — | 19:09 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 7 35%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Rector | Clay | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Rector | Clay | — | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.67 SE Rector | Clay | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Rector | Clay | — | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Rector | Clay | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Rector | Clay | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.67 SE Rector | Clay | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 SE Rector | Clay | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Rector | Clay | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rector | Clay | $10K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Rector | Clay | $10 | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Rector | Clay | $10 | 15:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rector
Questions about hail in Rector
How often does it hail in Rector, Arkansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rector since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #126 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rector?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rector?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 12, 1967. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rector?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rector 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 30, 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.