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Hail history for Altus, OK
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Altus on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Altus
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Altus AFB 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Altus |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Altus 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Altus |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Blair, Altus AFB, Martha 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Altus |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Altus by year
When hail season peaks near Altus
Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (20) and May (17).
Largest hail storms near Altus
May 18, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Friendship (7 mi from Altus)
National Weather Service description (English): Relayed by EM. Also reported 1.25 hail five minutes prior.May 6, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Headrick (9 mi from Altus)
May 8, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Martha (7 mi from Altus)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail. No damage reported.Jun 16, 2011 · 2.25 in · Altus (2 mi from Altus)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail continued for 20 to 30 minutes, about 1.5 miles north northwest of Altus. Windows were broken out at a residence. The windshield of a car in the driveway was also broken. Monetary damage estimates were not available.Jun 15, 2023 · 2.25 in · Martha (6 mi from Altus)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Altus
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF? | Elmer 10 mi from Altus |
| May 24, 2019 | EF0 | Blair 9 mi from Altus |
| May 9, 2013 | EF0 | Altus 9 mi from Altus |
| Apr 13, 2012 | EF0 | Blair 8 mi from Altus |
| Apr 13, 2012 | EF0 | Blair 9 mi from Altus |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Altus
170 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Altus since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Aug 17, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Altus 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Blair 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Headrick 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Altus AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Altus AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 76 mph, measured | Altus 4 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Altus 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Altus AFB 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Altus AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Martha 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 Altus; 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 Altus.
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