Hail History

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Hail history for McAlester, OK

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 13, 2009
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McAlester on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 13, 2009. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near McAlester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 24, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Mc Alester, Krebs
2 hail reports · closest near the center of McAlester		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 McAlester by year

206207608209110311312113214115162172181932022112222322412526

When hail season peaks near McAlester

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (9) and April (9).

JanFeb9Mar9Apr9May3Jun1Jul2Aug3SepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near McAlester

Jun 13, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Krebs (3 mi from McAlester)

Mar 9, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Quinton (0 mi from McAlester)

Sep 23, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Alester (7 mi from McAlester)

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

Apr 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Alester (0 mi from McAlester)

Mar 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Mc Alester (1 mi from McAlester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McAlester

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 7, 2025EF1Arpelar
8 mi from McAlester		8.9 mi long, 2,000 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1North Mc Alester
1 mi from McAlester		1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 10, 2015EF1Mc Alester Muni
4 mi from McAlester		3.8 mi long, 240 yd wide
May 10, 2008EF0Mc Alester
2 mi from McAlester		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McAlester

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McAlester since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 26, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 22, 202670 mph, estimatedNorth Mc Alester, Mc Alester Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202581 mph, estimatedMc Alester, Krebs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202575 mph, estimatedMc Alester, Mc Alester Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 17, 202459 mph, measuredMc Alester Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202475 mph, estimatedMc Alester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 4, 202361 mph, measuredReams
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202370 mph, estimatedKrebs, Mc Alester Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202363 mph, measuredMc Alester Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202275 mph, estimatedMekko
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 202164 mph, measuredMc Alester Muni
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 McAlester; 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 McAlester.

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