Hail History

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Hail history for Bethel Acres, OK

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20261.6 in
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 8, 2015
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles33
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bethel Acres on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Bethel Acres

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20261.6 inDale, Stella
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 23, 20251 in
quarter		Stella, Dale, Pink
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 20251 in
quarter		Pink
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Lake Thunderbird Dam, Pink
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 20251 in
quarter		Lake Thunderbird Dam, Tecumseh
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Shawnee
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Harrah, Dale, Shawnee
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Tecumseh, Earlsboro
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bethel Acres		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 29, 20251 in
quarter		Tecumseh, Shawnee
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bethel Acres		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 Bethel Acres by year

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When hail season peaks near Bethel Acres

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (17).

1JanFeb6Mar17Apr17May4Jun3Jul1Aug2Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bethel Acres

Apr 22, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tecumseh (7 mi from Bethel Acres)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to baseball-size hail was reported 2 miles south of State Highway 9 and 2 miles east of Highway 102.

Mar 31, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shawnee (6 mi from Bethel Acres)

May 8, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shawnee (6 mi from Bethel Acres)

May 3, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dale (5 mi from Bethel Acres)

May 17, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Harrah (9 mi from Bethel Acres)

National Weather Service description (English): An image from near the intersection of Interstate 40 and Harrah-Newalla Road was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethel Acres

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2026EF0Dale
6 mi from Bethel Acres		4.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 3, 2026EF1Aydelotte
9 mi from Bethel Acres		3.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 8, 2026EF0Stella
7 mi from Bethel Acres		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 8, 2026EF1Pink
7 mi from Bethel Acres		3.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 8, 2026EF1Shawnee
6 mi from Bethel Acres		2.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Stella
9 mi from Bethel Acres		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Pink
7 mi from Bethel Acres		2.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1Stella
7 mi from Bethel Acres		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1Dale
7 mi from Bethel Acres		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Shawnee
5 mi from Bethel Acres		2.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2023EF1Pink
10 mi from Bethel Acres		0.7 mi long, 750 yd wide
Apr 19, 2023EF3Pink
7 mi from Bethel Acres		0.6 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bethel Acres

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bethel Acres since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Apr 19, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShawnee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedShawnee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedShawnee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedPink
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202662 mph, measuredShawnee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202664 mph, estimatedShawnee, Tecumseh
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 202470 mph, estimatedHarrah, Stella
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202459 mph, measuredShawnee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202464 mph, estimatedPink
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202470 mph, estimatedDale, Shawnee
3 wind reports		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 Bethel Acres; 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 Bethel Acres.

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