Hail History

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Hail history for Nowata, OK

Last hail within 10 milesMay 26, 20242 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 5, 2014
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles32

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nowata on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 5, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Nowata

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

Hail days near Nowata by year

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When hail season peaks near Nowata

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (3).

JanFeb2Mar6Apr3May1JunJul1Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Nowata

Sep 7, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Nowata (3 mi from Nowata)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind-driven baseball size hail broke windows, damaged the roofs and siding of homes, and damaged automobiles.

Jun 5, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Delaware (5 mi from Nowata)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail broke windows in homes and vehicles.

Aug 10, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Watova (6 mi from Nowata)

May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Delaware (8 mi from Nowata)

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

May 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nowata (0 mi from Nowata)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nowata

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 4, 2024EF1Watova
8 mi from Nowata
1.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 1, 2024EF1Delaware
6 mi from Nowata
4.2 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 30, 2019EF1Lenapah
10 mi from Nowata
7.5 mi long, 900 yd wide
Mar 30, 2016EF1Coodys Bluff
5 mi from Nowata
2.7 mi long, 120 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Talala
9 mi from Nowata
2.8 mi long, 320 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Watova
8 mi from Nowata
0.7 mi long, 320 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Talala
7 mi from Nowata
0.2 mi long, 240 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Watova
7 mi from Nowata
4.6 mi long, 350 yd wide
May 1, 2012EF1Glenoak
8 mi from Nowata
6.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 30, 2012EF0Nowata
4 mi from Nowata
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 30, 2012EF1Nowata
4 mi from Nowata
0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 30, 2012EF0Nowata Airport
4 mi from Nowata
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nowata

32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nowata since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202661 mph, measuredDelaware
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202664 mph, measuredNowata Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202663 mph, measuredWatova
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202564 mph, measuredNowata Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202564 mph, estimatedNowata
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202263 mph, measuredNowata Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 201962 mph, measuredNowata
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 201863 mph, measuredNowata Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 201860 mph, estimatedLenapah
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 201775 mph, estimatedNowata
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 Nowata; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Nowata.

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