Hail History

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Hail history for Dumas, AR

Last hail within 10 milesJun 14, 20231.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inApr 2, 2006
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles27

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dumas on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 2, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Dumas

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dumas in the last two years.

Hail days near Dumas by year

106107108109110211121314151617181920121122223242526

When hail season peaks near Dumas

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and April (2).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr1May3JunJulAug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Dumas

Apr 2, 2006 · 4.25 in · Pendleton (10 mi from Dumas)

Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gould (8 mi from Dumas)

Mar 27, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mills (6 mi from Dumas)

Jun 11, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pendleton (9 mi from Dumas)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated to be golf ball sized near Pendleton.

Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garrett Bridge (9 mi from Dumas)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong and golf ball sized hail fell at Garrett Bridge.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dumas

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2011EF0Dumas
3 mi from Dumas		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Feb 24, 2007EF1Garrett Bridge
9 mi from Dumas		4.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 24, 2007EF3Dumas
6 mi from Dumas		18.1 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dumas

27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dumas since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on May 25, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Mar 15, 202666 mph, measuredPendleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202464 mph, estimatedGarrett Bridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202464 mph, estimatedGarrett Bridge, Dumas
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202270 mph, estimatedDumas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202270 mph, estimatedGarrett Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202260 mph, estimatedGarrett Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202160 mph, estimatedDumas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 27, 202175 mph, estimatedAvery, Pendleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 201981 mph, estimatedAvery
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 21, 201760 mph, estimatedOakdale
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 Dumas; 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 Dumas.

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