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Hail history for Prescott, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prescott on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 25, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and December.
Recent hail near Prescott
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Emmet 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Prescott |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Britts 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Prescott |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Prescott by year
When hail season peaks near Prescott
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and December (3).
Largest hail storms near Prescott
Apr 25, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Britts (7 mi from Prescott)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-sized hail fell to the southwest of Gurdon.Mar 27, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Boughton (5 mi from Prescott)
National Weather Service description (English): Pictures were posted to social media of golf ball to tennis ball size hail that fell in the Boughton community northeast of Prescott.Mar 13, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Prescott (1 mi from Prescott)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported just southwest of Prescott.May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gurdon (9 mi from Prescott)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golfball size broke out the windshield of a vehicle.Feb 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Weaver (4 mi from Prescott)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell for 15 minutes in the Redland community east of Prescott, Arkansas.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prescott
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF0 | Prescott 2 mi from Prescott |
| May 16, 2020 | EF0 | Deaneyville 9 mi from Prescott |
| Apr 4, 2011 | EF2 | Dunlap 9 mi from Prescott |
| May 1, 2010 | EF0 | Boughton 4 mi from Prescott |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prescott
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prescott since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | Prescott 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Laneburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Dian 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Burtsell, Prescott 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Laneburg 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Prescott 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Dian 1 wind report |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Dian 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Deaneyville, Weaver 2 wind reports |
| May 25, 2020 | 81 mph, estimated | Weaver 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 Prescott; 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 Prescott.
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