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Hail history for Paragould, AR

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 15, 2022
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paragould on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Paragould ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Paragould

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 11, 20260.75 in
penny		Walcott
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Paragould		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Paragould
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Paragould		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252 in
hen egg		Paragould Muni Airport, Center Hill
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Paragould		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 Paragould by year

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When hail season peaks near Paragould

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (8).

JanFeb2Mar10Apr8May4Jun1JulAugSep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Paragould

Apr 15, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Clarks Chapel (9 mi from Paragould)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to baseball-sized hail on Highway 351 in northern Craighead into southern Greene counties. Large hail in southern parts of Paragould.

May 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Paragould Muni Airport (2 mi from Paragould)

Apr 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paragould (2 mi from Paragould)

Apr 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paragould Muni Airport (1 mi from Paragould)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball hail fell for 30 seconds just north of Paragould.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paragould (6 mi from Paragould)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paragould

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF1Lafe
9 mi from Paragould		3.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Schug
6 mi from Paragould		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF2Finch
5 mi from Paragould		3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 4, 2021EF0Gainesville
6 mi from Paragould		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 27, 2020EF1Goobertown
8 mi from Paragould		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 28, 2020EF1Bard
7 mi from Paragould		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 20, 2018EF1Finch
7 mi from Paragould		2.4 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 13, 2011EF1Bard
4 mi from Paragould		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paragould

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paragould since 2006, on 47 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMonette, Walcott
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202681 mph, estimatedLafe, Paragould, Center Hill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedParagould
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202575 mph, estimatedClarks Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202449 mph, estimatedFinch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202358 mph, estimatedParagould
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202375 mph, estimatedParagould
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202358 mph, estimatedMaysville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202258 mph, estimatedLafe, Halliday
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202258 mph, estimatedParagould
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 Paragould; 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 Paragould.

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