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Hail history for Pocahontas, AR
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pocahontas on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Pocahontas
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Pocahontas 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Pocahontas |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pocahontas by year
When hail season peaks near Pocahontas
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Pocahontas
Apr 2, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Pocahontas (0 mi from Pocahontas)
Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Pocahontas (1 mi from Pocahontas)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to baseball size hail fell in Pocahontas.Apr 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (2 mi from Pocahontas)
Mar 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (1 mi from Pocahontas)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail covered the ground south of Pocahontas.May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elevenpoint (9 mi from Pocahontas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pocahontas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF2 | Pocahontas Muni Airport 3 mi from Pocahontas |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Pocahontas Muni Airport 2 mi from Pocahontas |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Attica 5 mi from Pocahontas |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF1 | Noland 5 mi from Pocahontas |
| Aug 27, 2020 | EF2 | Biggers 10 mi from Pocahontas |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F3 | Delaplaine 3 mi from Pocahontas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pocahontas
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pocahontas since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 28, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Pocahontas 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Noland, Pocahontas Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Pocahontas 1 wind report |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Pocahontas 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 86 mph, estimated | Manson, Pocahontas Muni Airport, Pocahontas 4 wind reports |
| May 25, 2020 | 49 mph, estimated | Pocahontas 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 62 mph, estimated | Walnut Ridge Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Attica, Pocahontas 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Engelberg 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas; 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 Pocahontas.
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