HailEvidence → Lavaca, AR → 2026-05-08
Did it hail in Lavaca, AR on May 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Lavaca, AR on May 8, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar 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 Lavaca on 2026-05-08
Distances are from the Lavaca city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:18 UTC | 1 N Barling, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:15 UTC | 1 W Barling, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
6.6 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)”
7.7 mi, hail: “Damage to vegetation reported. Time revised from radar estimate. (TSA)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-08?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12