Hail history for West Fork, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Fork since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Fork
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Oct 16, 1984
21 reports on 19 days since 1974 · #117 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · West Fork
- 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 West Fork
The latest hail report in and around West Fork is from April 25, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Fork logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #117 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Fork accounts for 5% of the 433 reports filed in Washington 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 2.75 in (baseball) on October 16, 1984.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Fork 0.5
- Washington County 11.3
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Fork 7
- Washington County 93
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Fork 5%
- Washington 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Washington | — | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.62 WSW West Fork | Washington | $15K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Fork | Washington | — | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Washington | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N West Fork | Washington | $15K | 19:12 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 38%
- 1–2 in 12 57%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N West Fork | Washington | $15K | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.62 WSW West Fork | Washington | $15K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 SW West Fork | Washington | — | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.63 SW West Fork | Washington | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S West Fork | Washington | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WNW West Fork | Washington | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N West Fork | Washington | — | 09:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W West Fork | Washington | — | 04:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW West Fork | Washington | — | 04:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E West Fork | Washington | — | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SE West Fork | Washington | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | West Fork | Washington | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Fork
- Greenland 7 km · 20
- Prairie Grove 12 km · 28
- Farmington 13 km · 23
- Fayetteville 15 km · 87
- Winslow 16 km · 21
- Elkins 17 km · 10
- Lincoln 21 km · 25
- Tontitown 26 km · 16
Questions about hail in West Fork
How often does it hail in West Fork, Arkansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Fork since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Fork?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Fork?
2.75 in (baseball size) on October 16, 1984. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Fork?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 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 West Fork had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 25, 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.