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Hail history for Batesville, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Batesville on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Batesville
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Batesville 1 hail report · closest near the center of Batesville |
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May 15, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Southside (7 mi from Batesville)
Jul 14, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Batesville (1 mi from Batesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from nickel to golf ball size fell.Jun 15, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Batesville Regl Airport (2 mi from Batesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail south of Batesville. Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 mph.Apr 3, 2018 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Southside (5 mi from Batesville)
May 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Southside (5 mi from Batesville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Batesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2014 | EF1 | Batesville 1 mi from Batesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Batesville
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Batesville since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Sep 7, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Locust Grove, Cushman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Moorefield 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Batesville 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Batesville, Desha 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Batesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Batesville 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Gainsboro 1 wind report |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Batesville 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 70 mph, a estimat | Rutherford, Batesville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 70 mph, a estimat | Moorefield, Sulphur Rock 2 wind reports |
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 Batesville; 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 Batesville.
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