Hail History

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Hail history for Batesville, AR

Last hail within 10 milesJun 1, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2019
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles53

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Batesville on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Batesville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 1, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Batesville
1 hail report · closest near the center of Batesville		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Batesville by year

3060710810911051121211321415116117118219201211221232425126

When hail season peaks near Batesville

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and March (5).

JanFeb5Mar7Apr4May5Jun2JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Batesville

May 15, 2019 · 2 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 (half dollar) · Southside (5 mi from Batesville)

May 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Southside (5 mi from Batesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Batesville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2014EF1Batesville
1 mi from Batesville		3.3 mi long, 75 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedLocust Grove, Cushman
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202664 mph, estimatedMoorefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202660 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 202564 mph, estimatedBatesville, Desha
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202364 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202270 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 21, 202260 mph, estimatedGainsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 22, 202270 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202070 mph, estimatedRutherford, Batesville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 201970 mph, estimatedMoorefield, Sulphur Rock
2 wind reports		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 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.

Nearby cities

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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