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Hail history for Heavener, OK
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Heavener on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 22, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Heavener
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Wister, Poteau, Lark 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Heavener |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Heavener 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Heavener |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Heavener by year
When hail season peaks near Heavener
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (9) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Heavener
Mar 24, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Howe (5 mi from Heavener)
May 22, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Heavener (0 mi from Heavener)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses.Apr 25, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wister (9 mi from Heavener)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bartlesville (0 mi from Heavener)
Apr 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wister (9 mi from Heavener)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Heavener
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2024 | EF0 | Hodgen 3 mi from Heavener |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF1 | Heavener 1 mi from Heavener |
| May 2, 2022 | EF1 | Heavener Airport 5 mi from Heavener |
| May 22, 2020 | EF? | Heavener Airport 4 mi from Heavener |
| May 25, 2015 | EF2 | Smacker 7 mi from Heavener |
| May 24, 2011 | EF2 | Reichert 8 mi from Heavener |
| Apr 24, 2011 | EF0 | Monroe 8 mi from Heavener |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF1 | Wister 7 mi from Heavener |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF1 | Howe 5 mi from Heavener |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Heavener
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Heavener since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 9, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Loving 1 wind report |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Heavener 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Heavener 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Hodgen 1 wind report |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Heavener 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Heavener Airport, Monroe 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 66 mph, measured | Wister, Poteau Kerr Airport 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Wister 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Howe 1 wind report |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Heavener 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 Heavener; 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 Heavener.
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