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Hail history for Marion, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 26, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Marion
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Clarkedale 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Marion |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Marion by year
When hail season peaks near Marion
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Marion
Jul 26, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · James Mill (4 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size fell between mile markers 11 and 15 on Interstate 55.Feb 15, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Memphis (5 mi from Marion)
Apr 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crawfordsville (8 mi from Marion)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crawfordsville (8 mi from Marion)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Memphis (9 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell from Downtown Memphis, through Midtown Memphis and Bartlett, all the way to the Ellendale area. A windshield of a car was broken in Downtown Memphis.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marion
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2013 | EF0 | Redman Pt 6 mi from Marion |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Wimef 5 mi from Marion |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion
59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 27, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | West Memphis 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Blanton 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Benjestown 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | West Memphis 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Clarkedale 1 wind report |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarkedale 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Clarkedale 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Blanton 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 62 mph, estimated | North 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Gavin 1 wind report |
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 Marion; 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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36 hail days
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 Marion.
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