Hail History

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Hail history for Checotah, OK

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 26, 2017
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Checotah on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 26, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Checotah

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Rentiesville
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Checotah		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Richardsville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Checotah		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Checotah
1 hail report · closest near the center of Checotah		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251 in
quarter		Checotah
1 hail report · closest near the center of Checotah		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Wells, Shady Grove
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Checotah		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 Checotah by year

2060770840921041112113314215116417181922021422323424325226

When hail season peaks near Checotah

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (10).

3Jan1Feb7Mar16Apr10May2JunJul4Aug2Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Checotah

May 10, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Council Hill (9 mi from Checotah)

Apr 26, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rentiesville (4 mi from Checotah)

Apr 3, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Checotah (1 mi from Checotah)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged businesses, homes, and vehicles.

Apr 15, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rentiesville (2 mi from Checotah)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Onapa (7 mi from Checotah)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Checotah

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2025EF1Onapa
7 mi from Checotah		5.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 4, 2025EF0Checotah
4 mi from Checotah		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF0Rentiesville
6 mi from Checotah		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 18, 2017EF1Checotah
2 mi from Checotah		8.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 26, 2016EF1Checotah
0 mi from Checotah		7.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
Nov 17, 2015EF1Shady Grove
6 mi from Checotah		4.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF0Fame
10 mi from Checotah		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2010EF1Richardsville
9 mi from Checotah		6.5 mi long, 1,100 yd wide
May 10, 2010EF1Rentiesville
3 mi from Checotah		6.5 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 10, 2008EF0Checotah
2 mi from Checotah		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 27, 2008EF0Council Hill
9 mi from Checotah		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 27, 2008EF0Richardsville
9 mi from Checotah		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Checotah

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Checotah since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 9, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedOktaha
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202675 mph, estimatedChecotah
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202575 mph, estimatedChecotah
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202570 mph, estimatedShady Grove, Checotah
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 202481 mph, measuredRichardsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202464 mph, estimatedCouncil Hill, Checotah
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202481 mph, estimatedOktaha
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202470 mph, estimatedChecotah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202463 mph, measuredChecotah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202470 mph, estimatedOktaha
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 Checotah; 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 Checotah.

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