HailEvidence → Central City, AR → 2026-05-08
Did it hail in Central City, AR on May 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Central City, AR on May 8, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Central City on 2026-05-08
Distances are from the Central City city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:18 UTC | 1 N Barling, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:15 UTC | 1 W Barling, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 02:14 UTC | 1 E Fort Smith, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:09 UTC | 1 S Fort Smith, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:05 UTC | 2 SW Van Buren, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:14 UTC | 1 SW Fort Smith, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
3.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)”
4.6 mi, hail: “Damage to vegetation reported. Time revised from radar estimate. (TSA)”
8.8 mi, hail: “(TSA)”
9.4 mi, hail: “(TSA)”
9.5 mi, hail: “Relayed via spotter network. (TSA)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-08?
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