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Hail history for Jonesboro, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jonesboro on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 6, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Jonesboro
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Jonesboro in the last two years.
Hail days near Jonesboro by year
When hail season peaks near Jonesboro
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Jonesboro
Apr 6, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Weston (6 mi from Jonesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell in the Weston community.Jun 14, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quitman (8 mi from Jonesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail reported just northeast of Quitman.Apr 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pineview (8 mi from Jonesboro)
May 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Jonesboro (0 mi from Jonesboro)
Apr 24, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Hodge (2 mi from Jonesboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jonesboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2023 | EF2 | Wyatt 5 mi from Jonesboro |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Danville 6 mi from Jonesboro |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Hodge 3 mi from Jonesboro |
| May 8, 2019 | EF1 | Jonesboro Airport 2 mi from Jonesboro |
| May 8, 2019 | EF1 | Jonesboro Airport 3 mi from Jonesboro |
| May 8, 2019 | EF1 | Weston 8 mi from Jonesboro |
| Dec 20, 2017 | EF1 | Hilltop 7 mi from Jonesboro |
| Mar 24, 2017 | EF1 | Gansville 8 mi from Jonesboro |
| Mar 24, 2017 | EF1 | Wyatt 5 mi from Jonesboro |
| Mar 24, 2009 | EF1 | Jonesboro 1 mi from Jonesboro |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF0 | Gansville 8 mi from Jonesboro |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF0 | Wyatt 7 mi from Jonesboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jonesboro
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jonesboro since 2006, on 43 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Chatham 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Dodson 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Quitman 3 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Jonesboro 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 85 mph, estimated | Hodge 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Danville 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Spring Hill 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Danville, New Friendship 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Olive 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2019 | 90 mph, estimated | Spring Hill 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 Jonesboro; 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 Jonesboro.
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