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Hail history for Alva, OK
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alva on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Alva
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Alva 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Alva |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Alva by year
When hail season peaks near Alva
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Alva
Jun 19, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alva (7 mi from Alva)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported at the intersection of HWY 11 and 281.Apr 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alva (0 mi from Alva)
Apr 26, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alva (5 mi from Alva)
Apr 23, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alva (0 mi from Alva)
May 10, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alva (0 mi from Alva)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alva
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2025 | EF0 | Capron 10 mi from Alva |
| May 18, 2017 | EF? | Alva 3 mi from Alva |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alva
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alva since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 7, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Hopeton 4 wind reports |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 73 mph, measured | Hopeton, Alva, Avard 5 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Hopeton 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Alva, Hopeton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Hopeton 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Burlington, Hopeton 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Alva 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Alva 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Hopeton 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Hopeton 2 wind reports |
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 Alva; 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.
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 Alva.
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