Hail history for West Memphis, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Memphis since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Memphis
- Last hail
- Feb 15, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Feb 15, 2023
27 reports on 26 days since 1974 · #75 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · West Memphis
- 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 Memphis
The latest hail report in and around West Memphis is from February 15, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on February 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Memphis logged 10 reports on 9 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 #75 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Memphis accounts for 27% of the 101 reports filed in Crittenden 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 February 15, 2023 near West Memphis.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (22% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Memphis 0.5
- Crittenden County 2.3
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Memphis 9
- Crittenden County 31
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Memphis 4%
- Crittenden County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | West Memphis | Crittenden | — | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Memphis | Crittenden | $17K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Crittenden | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Crittenden | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1982 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Crittenden | — | 12:00 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 18 67%
- 1–2 in 8 30%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 ENE West Memphis | Crittenden | $1K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | West Memphis | Crittenden | — | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Nov 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | West Memphis | Crittenden | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | West Memphis | Crittenden | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | West Memphis | Crittenden | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | West Memphis | Crittenden | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.47 S Blanton | Crittenden | $3K | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | West Memphis | Crittenden | $1K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | West Memphis | Crittenden | $1K | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Memphis | Crittenden | $17K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | West Memphis | Crittenden | $10 | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Crawfordsville | Crittenden | $10 | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Memphis
- Marion 6 km · 13
- Tyronza 40 km · 14
- Marked Tree 47 km · 18
- Lepanto 53 km · 19
- Wynne 54 km · 23
- Forrest City 56 km · 32
Questions about hail in West Memphis
How often does it hail in West Memphis, Arkansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Memphis since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Memphis?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Memphis?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on February 15, 2023 near West Memphis. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Memphis?
The most recent report in this data is from February 15, 2023 (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 Memphis had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was February 15, 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.