Hail History

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Hail history for Bristow, OK

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 24, 2016
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles38

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristow on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 24, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Bristow

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bristow in the last two years.

Hail days near Bristow by year

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When hail season peaks near Bristow

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (7).

Jan1Feb7Mar8Apr7May3Jun1Jul1Aug1Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bristow

May 24, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bristow (5 mi from Bristow)

Apr 8, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristow (1 mi from Bristow)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail damaged automobiles and homes.

Apr 4, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristow (0 mi from Bristow)

Oct 5, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristow (9 mi from Bristow)

Mar 25, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bristow (0 mi from Bristow)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bristow

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 6, 2026EF1Bristow Jones Airport
4 mi from Bristow		6.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Nov 3, 2024EF0Bellvue
7 mi from Bristow		4.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Bellvue
6 mi from Bristow		2.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Bellvue
7 mi from Bristow		10.7 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
May 24, 2016EF1Shamrock
7 mi from Bristow		8.0 mi long, 900 yd wide
May 6, 2015EF0Kellyville
9 mi from Bristow		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2010EF0Depew
5 mi from Bristow		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2010EF1Bristow
4 mi from Bristow		5.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
May 2, 2008EF0Bristow
1 mi from Bristow		7.0 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristow

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristow since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 24, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Nov 3, 202470 mph, estimatedBellvue
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202470 mph, estimatedKellyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202359 mph, measuredBristow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202360 mph, estimatedBristow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202275 mph, estimatedIron Post
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 10, 202170 mph, estimatedIron Post, Bristow
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 201992 mph, estimatedBristow, Kellyville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 201970 mph, estimatedBristow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 201764 mph, estimatedBristow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 201675 mph, estimatedBristow, Shamrock
2 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 Bristow; 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 Bristow.

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