Hail history for Searcy, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Searcy since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Searcy
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · Apr 2, 2006
46 reports on 32 days since 1973 · #33 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Searcy
- 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 Searcy
The latest hail report in and around Searcy is from August 26, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on January 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Searcy logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #33 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Searcy accounts for 17% of the 268 reports filed in White 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 5.00 in (softball) on April 2, 2006 near 2 N Searcy.
Reports were up 57% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Searcy 0.9
- White County 5.0
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Searcy 11
- White County 59
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Searcy 4%
- White County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | View |
| May 31, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2006 | 5.00 insoftball | 2 N Searcy | White | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | White | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Searcy | White | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Searcy | White | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | White | 16:35 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 20 43%
- 1–2 in 24 52%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SSE Armstrong Springs | White | 20:07 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Searcy | White | 18:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Searcy | White | 18:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 NW Kensett | White | 18:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 E Searcy | White | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 E Searcy | White | 00:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 W Doniphan | White | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 W Doniphan | White | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.32 WNW Doniphan | White | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Searcy | White | 22:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 ESE Searcy | White | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.32 ESE Searcy | White | 00:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Searcy
Questions about hail in Searcy
How often does it hail in Searcy, Arkansas?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Searcy since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Searcy?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Searcy?
5.00 in (softball size) on April 2, 2006 near 2 N Searcy. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Searcy?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Searcy had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was August 26, 2026.
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.