Hail History

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Hail history for Idabel, OK

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.25 inApr 20, 2011
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles50

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Idabel on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 20, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Idabel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261 in
quarter		Idabel
1 hail report · closest near the center of Idabel		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Redland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Idabel		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20250.88 in
nickel		Idabel
1 hail report · closest near the center of Idabel		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 Idabel by year

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When hail season peaks near Idabel

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (10).

1JanFeb6Mar17Apr10May4JunJulAugSepOctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Idabel

Apr 20, 2011 · 4.25 in · Idabel (0 mi from Idabel)

Apr 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Redland (8 mi from Idabel)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from golf ball to hen egg size reported near the Redland community northeast of Idabel.

Jun 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Idabel (0 mi from Idabel)

May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Idabel (0 mi from Idabel)

Apr 25, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Idabel (0 mi from Idabel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Idabel

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 4, 2024EF1Holly Creek
5 mi from Idabel		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 2, 2023EF1Oak Hill
10 mi from Idabel		4.8 mi long, 390 yd wide
Nov 4, 2022EF4Boss
8 mi from Idabel		32.3 mi long, 1,056 yd wide
Jun 17, 2015EF0Redland
10 mi from Idabel		0.1 mi long, 66 yd wide
Apr 25, 2011EF0Holly Creek
6 mi from Idabel		9.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Idabel

50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Idabel since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on May 4, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedHaworth, Broken Bow
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202660 mph, estimatedIdabel, Shults
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedShults
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, measuredIdabel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedGarvin, Holly Creek
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202564 mph, estimatedHolly Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 202490 mph, estimatedIdabel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, measuredBoss
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202366 mph, measuredBoss
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202361 mph, measuredBoss
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 Idabel; 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 Idabel.

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