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Hail history for West Memphis, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Memphis on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 26, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.
West Memphis ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near West Memphis
No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Memphis in the last two years.
Hail days near West Memphis by year
When hail season peaks near West Memphis
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near West Memphis
Jul 26, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · James Mill (9 mi from West Memphis)
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 (0 mi from West Memphis)
Apr 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Memphis (0 mi from West Memphis)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Memphis (7 mi from West Memphis)
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.Jun 16, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newhardt (10 mi from West Memphis)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to Golfball size hail fell in Neuhardt.Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Memphis
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2013 | EF0 | Redman Pt 8 mi from West Memphis |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Wimef 1 mi from West Memphis |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Memphis
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Memphis since 2006, on 51 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 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | West Memphis 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 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | West Memphis Airport 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Mound City 1 wind report |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 81 mph, estimated | Mound City 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Jericho 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 West Memphis; 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 West Memphis.
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