Hail — Searcy, Arkansas

2024-05-04 · near Pindall, Searcy, Arkansas

Event narrative

Quarter-sized hail fell near Pindall, leading to the accumulation of 1 to 2 inches of hail. CoCoRaHS observer lost most of blueberry crop.

Wider weather episode

An active period in weather was noted between May 3rd and May 7th, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms moving across portions of Arkansas. This activity was associated with an active upper level jet stream cutting across the central plains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179176. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.