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Hail history for Poteau, OK
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Poteau on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 24, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Poteau
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Poteau 1 hail report · closest near the center of Poteau |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Wister, Poteau, Cameron 5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Poteau |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Panama 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Poteau |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Poteau by year
When hail season peaks near Poteau
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and March (10).
Largest hail storms near Poteau
Mar 24, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Howe (7 mi from Poteau)
Apr 25, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wister (8 mi from Poteau)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.Apr 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wister (8 mi from Poteau)
Jul 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Howe (7 mi from Poteau)
Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poteau (0 mi from Poteau)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Poteau
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | EF1 | Calhoun 8 mi from Poteau |
| May 19, 2025 | EF1 | Williams 8 mi from Poteau |
| May 2, 2022 | EF1 | Heavener Airport 7 mi from Poteau |
| Apr 28, 2017 | EF2 | Neff 4 mi from Poteau |
| May 25, 2015 | EF2 | Smacker 5 mi from Poteau |
| May 20, 2013 | EF1 | Neff 2 mi from Poteau |
| Apr 24, 2011 | EF0 | Monroe 9 mi from Poteau |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF1 | Wister 10 mi from Poteau |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF1 | Howe 8 mi from Poteau |
| Mar 11, 2006 | F1 | Shady Pt 7 mi from Poteau |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Poteau
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Poteau since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 25, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Poteau, Shady Pt, Panama 3 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Shady Pt 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Poteau 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Panama 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Poteau 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Heavener Airport, Monroe 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 72 mph, measured | Rock Is 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Poteau, Wister, Panama 6 wind reports |
| May 15, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Panama 1 wind report |
| Oct 6, 2019 | 75 mph, estimated | Poteau 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 Poteau; 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 Poteau.
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