Havana, AR Hail Storm – April 2026

What Happened

Havana, AR saw a concluded severe hail event on April 16, 2026, with a maximum confirmed hail size of 0.61 inch. The storm moved through the area in three NWS warning areas, with hail threats issued at 9:37 PM CDT, 10:25 PM CDT, and 11:10 PM CDT.

The first alert called for 0.75-inch hail in the early evening. The second alert raised the threat to 1 inch at 10:25 PM CDT. The final alert returned to a 0.75-inch hail threat later that night. All three alerts carried NWS warning only confidence.

The event stayed below the larger hail sizes listed in the warning areas. Radar-detected hail and warning-area timing still show a repeated hail threat across the Havana metro corridor after sunset.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 0.61-inch range can leave visible marks on softer roofing materials, gutters, screen enclosures, and vehicle surfaces. Asphalt shingles may show granule loss or scattered bruising. Metal trim and roof accessories can also show impact points where hail strikes were concentrated.

The storm did not reach the 1-inch size listed in one of the warning areas, but the repeated hail alerts suggest multiple hail cores passed through the same general path. In field work, that often means the most exposed roofs and exterior finishes deserve a closer look, especially on south- and west-facing slopes, ridge caps, vents, and skylight surrounds.

Havana sits in a rural to small-town mix of roof types, outbuildings, and light commercial structures. That mix often produces uneven hail effects across short distances. One block may show only light cosmetic damage while another block nearby can show more obvious roof impact, gutter dents, or cracked vinyl components.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with roof edges, penetrations, and accessory items. On storms in this size range, the first signs often appear on soft metal, ridge caps, pipe boots, and vent covers before they appear in the main field of shingles. Check for bruising, displaced tabs, and impact marks on sheds, carports, and screened structures that sit outside tree cover.

Use the warning sequence to guide canvass order. Three separate hail alerts on the same night can support a tighter inspection path across the Havana metro area, especially where customers report noise on roofs, brief hail accumulation, or fresh dents on vehicles. Document slope direction, roof age, and the side of the structure that took the heaviest impact.

For sales and scheduling, keep the discussion tied to the date, the hail size, and the local path through Havana. Avoid broad claims. Match the inspection conversation to what was actually reported in the warning area and what appears on site.

See the Strike Map for precise hail track data.