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Hail history for McGehee, AR

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 23, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.25 inFeb 5, 2008

Ane haili ijiin 200623

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon21

Tornado ijiin 10 mile7

Wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McGehee on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Feb 5, 2008. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near McGehee

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Mar 23, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Dermott 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McGehee	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 2024	2.75 in baseball	Dermott, Halley 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from McGehee	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar McGehee meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan McGehee

Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (6) and May (4).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan McGehee

Feb 5, 2008 · 4.25 in · Halley Jct (6 mi from McGehee)

National Weather Service description (English): A significant hail storm occurred across the northern portion of Chicot county as a large supercell thunderstorm tracked north-northeast. The hail moved into Chicot County from southeast Drew County between Jerome and Dermott and tracked to the Halley Community. Golf ball sized hail covered the ground along the path with baseball to softball sized hail stones being the largest. Several homes sustained damaged along with dozens of vehicles sustaining substantial hail damage from dents or broken windshields.

Dec 28, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dermott (8 mi from McGehee)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell in town to at least baseball size, some possibly larger.

Feb 24, 2007 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Dermott (8 mi from McGehee)

Jan 8, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dermott (7 mi from McGehee)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across far northern Chicot County from Dermott to near the Halley Community.

Oct 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Gehee (1 mi from McGehee)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size fell in the McGehee area. The hail nearly covered the ground in some places. Vehicles were dented and had their windshields cracked. Awnings had holes punched in them.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McGehee

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jan 2, 2023	EF0	Halley 8 mi from McGehee	0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021	EF0	Mc Gehee Muni Airport 1 mi from McGehee	0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 30, 2016	EF1	Dermott 8 mi from McGehee	3.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 13, 2016	EF1	Dermott 9 mi from McGehee	6.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 13, 2016	EF1	Halley 6 mi from McGehee	2.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 21, 2013	EF1	Bellaire 9 mi from McGehee	2.3 mi long, 440 yd wide
Dec 21, 2013	EF1	Halley 8 mi from McGehee	5.0 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McGehee

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McGehee since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 18, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Apr 28, 2026	61 mph, a estimat	Dermott 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Dermott 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 2024	62 mph, a measured	Mc Gehee Muni Airport, Baxter 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2024	61 mph, a estimat	Dermott 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 12, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Tillar Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2023	63 mph, a estimat	Dermott 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2023	69 mph, a estimat	Dermott 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2023	63 mph, a estimat	Halley Jct 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2023	69 mph, a estimat	Dermott 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Dermott 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 McGehee; 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 McGehee.

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