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Hail history for Ardmore, OK

Last hail within 10 milesMay 10, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 22, 2011
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger53
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles63

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ardmore on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 22, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Ardmore ranks #138 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Ardmore

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 10, 20260.88 in
nickel		Ardmore
1 hail report · closest near the center of Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261 in
quarter		Ardmore
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Ardmore
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 20251 in
quarter		Ardmore
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lone Grove
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Lone Grove, Gene Autry, Ardmore
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251 in
quarter		Dickson
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Ardmore		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 20240.75 in
penny		Lone Grove
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ardmore		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 Ardmore by year

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When hail season peaks near Ardmore

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and April (14).

Jan2Feb7Mar14Apr21May9Jun2Jul2Aug1Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ardmore

May 22, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Lone Grove (7 mi from Ardmore)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to 4.50 inch diameter hail was reported in and around Lone Grove. The hail broke several windows out of home and automobiles. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Feb 10, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lone Grove (7 mi from Ardmore)

Apr 9, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Overbrook (7 mi from Ardmore)

May 27, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lone Grove (7 mi from Ardmore)

Aug 16, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Springer (8 mi from Ardmore)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ardmore

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 4, 2025EF1Lone Grove
8 mi from Ardmore		0.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Mar 4, 2025EF0Gene Autry
10 mi from Ardmore		1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 27, 2024EF2Ardmore
5 mi from Ardmore		11.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 27, 2024EF0Ardmore
4 mi from Ardmore		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 27, 2024EF2Dickson
9 mi from Ardmore		14.3 mi long, 900 yd wide
May 10, 2010EF0Lone Grove
4 mi from Ardmore		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ardmore

63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ardmore since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 22, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 10, 2026damage reportedArdmore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedSpringer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202663 mph, measuredLone Grove, Ardmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202570 mph, estimatedArdmore, Lone Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202569 mph, estimatedSpringer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202581 mph, estimatedArdmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202496 mph, estimatedLone Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202369 mph, measuredLone Grove, Ardmore
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 202370 mph, estimatedArdmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202264 mph, estimatedDickson
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 Ardmore; 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 Ardmore.

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