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Hail history for Lake, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 4, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.7 in | Lake Vlg 1 hail report · closest near the center of Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Lake
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and March (9).
Largest hail storms near Lake
May 4, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hudspeth (10 mi from Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to tennis ball sized hail damaged a mobile home and blew out windows on Yocum Road. Another building was damaged as well.Oct 13, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lake Vlg (1 mi from Lake)
Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Vlg (4 mi from Lake)
Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Vlg (4 mi from Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of penny to golf ball sized hail fell across central sections of Chicot County. The largest hail fell near the Mississippi River as the storm headed into Washington County.Feb 27, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hudspeth (10 mi from Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): An isolated severe storm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail across northern Chicot County. This storm continued to produce large hail as it crossed the Mississippi River into Washington County.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF1 | Lake Vlg 2 mi from Lake |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF1 | Myrtle Grove 2 mi from Lake |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF0 | Refuge 7 mi from Lake |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | Yellow Bayou 4 mi from Lake |
| May 2, 2008 | EF2 | Ashton 7 mi from Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 28, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Jennie 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Village 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 77 mph, measured | Mc Millian Corner, Myrtle Grove, Lake Vlg 6 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lake Vlg 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 mph, estimated | Lake Vlg 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Refuge 1 wind report |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Chicot, Bowman 2 wind reports |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Macon Lake, Mc Millian Corner 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Mc Millian Corner, Myrtle Grove, Lake Vlg 3 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 Lake; 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 Lake.
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