Hail History

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Hail history for Tahlequah, OK

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Oct 2, 2014
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles23
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tahlequah on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Oct 2, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Tahlequah

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Hulbert
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Tahlequah		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Hulbert
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Tahlequah		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Peggs
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Tahlequah		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Tahlequah by year

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When hail season peaks near Tahlequah

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (12).

4JanFeb7Mar12Apr14May1Jun1Jul2Aug1Sep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Tahlequah

Oct 2, 2014 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tahlequah (0 mi from Tahlequah)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than baseball size damaged vehicles and the roofs of homes.

Jun 12, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tahlequah (8 mi from Tahlequah)

Jan 7, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tahlequah (0 mi from Tahlequah)

May 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Moodys (7 mi from Tahlequah)

May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eldon (8 mi from Tahlequah)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tahlequah

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2026EF1Zeb
8 mi from Tahlequah		7.7 mi long, 1,100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF0Eldon
8 mi from Tahlequah		2.3 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF1Titanic
10 mi from Tahlequah		16.4 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Thompson Corner
5 mi from Tahlequah		1.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Tahlequah Airport
4 mi from Tahlequah		6.9 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Robbins
5 mi from Tahlequah		5.4 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Titanic
10 mi from Tahlequah		2.3 mi long, 650 yd wide
Jun 7, 2025EF1Metory
6 mi from Tahlequah		9.3 mi long, 2,000 yd wide
May 19, 2025EF1Eldon
5 mi from Tahlequah		2.6 mi long, 600 yd wide
May 2, 2022EF?Tahlequah Airport
3 mi from Tahlequah		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 10, 2020EF1Pettit
10 mi from Tahlequah		5.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Nov 30, 2018EF1Titanic
9 mi from Tahlequah		0.8 mi long, 900 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tahlequah

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tahlequah since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 25, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedTahlequah
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202661 mph, measuredTahlequah, Hulbert
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202683 mph, measuredTahlequah, Cookson
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedMoodys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202660 mph, estimatedCookson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedPeggs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202562 mph, measuredTahlequah Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 202470 mph, estimatedTahlequah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202470 mph, estimatedPeggs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202361 mph, measuredHulbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Tahlequah; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Tahlequah.

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