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Hail history for Forrest City, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forrest City on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Forrest City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Union Hill 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Forrest City |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Forrest City Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Forrest City |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Forrest City, Forrest City Muni Airport 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Forrest City |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Palestine 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Forrest City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forrest City by year
When hail season peaks near Forrest City
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Forrest City
Apr 2, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Forrest City (0 mi from Forrest City)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail fell in the 100 block of Washington St.May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forrest City (1 mi from Forrest City)
Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palestine (7 mi from Forrest City)
Mar 13, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Colt (8 mi from Forrest City)
Mar 30, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Palestine (7 mi from Forrest City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forrest City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF1 | Shiloh 9 mi from Forrest City |
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF2 | Wilkins 10 mi from Forrest City |
| Aug 27, 2020 | EF0 | Palestine 6 mi from Forrest City |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF0 | Rosenbaum 9 mi from Forrest City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forrest City
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forrest City since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Apr 5, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Palestine 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Caldwell 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Madison 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Forrest City Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Rosenbaum, Shiloh 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Dobsons Corner, Madison 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2024 | 62 mph, estimated | Horton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Widener 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Forrest City 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Palestine 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Forrest City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Forrest City.
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