Hail History

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Hail history for McGehee, AR

Last hail within 10 milesMar 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inFeb 5, 2008
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging 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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 23, 20251 in
quarter		Dermott
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McGehee		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 20242.75 in
baseball		Dermott, Halley
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from McGehee		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 McGehee by year

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When hail season peaks near McGehee

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and May (4).

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Largest hail storms near 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 · 2.5 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

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 2, 2023EF0Halley
8 mi from McGehee		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Mc Gehee Muni Airport
1 mi from McGehee		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 30, 2016EF1Dermott
8 mi from McGehee		3.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 13, 2016EF1Dermott
9 mi from McGehee		6.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 13, 2016EF1Halley
6 mi from McGehee		2.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 21, 2013EF1Bellaire
9 mi from McGehee		2.3 mi long, 440 yd wide
Dec 21, 2013EF1Halley
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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 28, 202661 mph, estimatedDermott
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202560 mph, estimatedDermott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202462 mph, measuredMc Gehee Muni Airport, Baxter
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202461 mph, estimatedDermott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 12, 202470 mph, estimatedTillar Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202363 mph, estimatedDermott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202369 mph, estimatedDermott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202363 mph, estimatedHalley Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202369 mph, estimatedDermott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202360 mph, estimatedDermott
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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