Sheridan, AR Hail Storm – August 2026

Sheridan, AR is experiencing an active hail-producing storm on August 7, 2026, with a peak hail stone measured at 2.39 inches. The system is tracking through the Sheridan metro and continuing to produce hail pulses into the early evening.

What Happened

NWS alerts began in the late afternoon and continued into the early evening, with 17 alerts logged between 4:17 PM CDT and 7:56 PM CDT. Ten of those alerts were detected by dual-polarization radar; seven were NWS warning only alerts. The sequence shows repeated hail-producing cores moving across the metro in pulses during the 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM window, with several radar-detected returns exceeding 1.5 inches. The storm is active and tracking northeast through Sheridan, producing intermittent intense hail echoes and frequent warning issuance as it progresses.

Damage Assessment

Radar returns and multiple large-pulse alerts indicate hail sizes across Sheridan clustered above 1.0 inch, with several pulses exceeding 1.5 inches. Hail in that size range commonly causes vehicle body dents, cracked siding panels, and localized shingle damage on residential roofs. Areas with prolonged exposure to repeated pulses are at higher risk of cumulative roof cover loss and denting to metal surfaces.

Immediate field reports have not yet supplied comprehensive ground-truth across all neighborhoods. Localized impacts are most likely on exposed vehicles, rooftop-mounted equipment, and unprotected skylights. Window glazing and vinyl trim on single-story structures are also at heightened risk where pulses passed directly over built-up areas.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety and documentation are the first priorities. Work crews should avoid active hail conditions and resume field inspections only after the storm has moved enough to allow safe access. Conduct a rapid exterior inspection for denting to vehicles, punctures or missing shingles, and broken gutters. Photograph damage with timestamps and geolocation where possible. Temporary tarping should be limited to keeping interiors dry and must be documented with before-and-after photos.

For repair planning, segregate immediate temporary fixes from scope-of-work items. Log roof areas with multiple hits as candidates for full-cover replacement rather than spot repairs. Inspect HVAC units, solar equipment, and metal roofs for deformation. Collect representative material samples and keep salvageable items for adjuster review. Coordinate documented findings with property owners and insurers before large-scale tear-off operations.

Refer to the Strike Map for precise hail track and damage zone mapping in Sheridan.