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Hail history for Ponca City, OK

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months7
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 15, 2024
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ponca City on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Ponca City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20261 in
quarter		Ponca City
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ponca City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Kildare
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 20261 in
quarter		Ponca City Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Ponca City
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Ponca City Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20262 in
hen egg		Kildare
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Ponca City
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20250.75 in
penny		Kildare
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Kildare
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20250.75 in
penny		Ponca City Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Ponca City Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Ponca City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Blackwell
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Ponca City		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 Ponca City by year

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When hail season peaks near Ponca City

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (10).

1Jan1Feb5Mar10Apr14May7Jun2Jul4AugSep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ponca City

Apr 30, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · White Eagle (8 mi from Ponca City)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media report. Hail size increased from golf ball to baseball size at this location between 2134-2138 LST.

May 15, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kaw City (8 mi from Ponca City)

Apr 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ponca City (1 mi from Ponca City)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple images relayed by broadcast media. Time is radar estimated.

Jun 25, 2024 · 2.4 in · Ponca City (2 mi from Ponca City)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media image with ruler measurement. Report relayed through broadcast media. Time is radar estimated.

Oct 10, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Apperson (4 mi from Ponca City)

National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diameter hail damaged homes and vehicles near McCord.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ponca City

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF0Ponca City
4 mi from Ponca City		5.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Apperson
2 mi from Ponca City		5.6 mi long, 900 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF?Ponca City
7 mi from Ponca City		2.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Apperson
9 mi from Ponca City		6.9 mi long, 1,200 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Kaw City
8 mi from Ponca City		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Apperson
9 mi from Ponca City		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF0Ponca City
3 mi from Ponca City		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ponca City

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ponca City since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Apr 8, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202661 mph, measuredPonca City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202667 mph, measuredPonca City Airport, Apperson, Blackwell
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202666 mph, measuredPonca City Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202664 mph, estimatedKildare
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202574 mph, measuredPonca City Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202560 mph, measuredBlackwell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202459 mph, measuredBlackwell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202458 mph, measuredBlackwell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202470 mph, estimatedPonca City Airport, Ponca City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202461 mph, measuredPonca City Airport
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 Ponca City; 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 Ponca City.

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