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Hail history for Elgin, OK
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elgin on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 15, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Elgin
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lake Ellsworth Dam, Elgin 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Elgin |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Elgin, Fletcher, Sterling 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Elgin |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Lake Ellsworth Dam 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Elgin |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Apache, Lake Ellsworth Dam 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Elgin |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Pumpkin Center, Sterling 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Elgin |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Lake Ellsworth Dam 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Elgin |
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Of 61 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (18) and April (17).
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Apr 21, 2020 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Elgin (0 mi from Elgin)
Jun 15, 2023 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Fort Sill (10 mi from Elgin)
Jun 7, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Elgin (2 mi from Elgin)
Jun 12, 2023 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Elgin (1 mi from Elgin)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous social media images of golf ball to tennis ball size hail. Damage to vehicles also noted. Time is radar estimated.Feb 29, 2016 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Elgin (3 mi from Elgin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elgin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2017 | EF1 | Cyril 8 mi from Elgin |
| Apr 29, 2016 | EF1 | Elgin 2 mi from Elgin |
| May 6, 2015 | EF0 | Apache 8 mi from Elgin |
| May 8, 2007 | EF0 | Lake Ellsworth Dam 7 mi from Elgin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elgin
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elgin since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jun 14, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Lake Ellsworth, Elgin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Stecker 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Sterling, Elgin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Fort Sill 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Stecker 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Lake Ellsworth Dam 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lake Ellsworth Dam 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Sterling 1 wind report |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Stecker 1 wind report |
| Oct 10, 2021 | 62 mph, a measured | Stecker 1 wind report |
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 Elgin; 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.
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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 Elgin.
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