Lawton hail storm history
Comanche County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Lawton, located in Comanche County in southwest Oklahoma near the Wichita Mountains, sits in a geographic corridor where the dryline frequently becomes a focal point for severe weather development. The county experiences regular hailstorms because atmospheric moisture from the Gulf of Mexico meets dry air from the high plains, creating conditions favorable for supercell thunderstorm formation over this region.
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Hail activity in Lawton peaks during April, May, and June, when warm, moist air masses collide with the dryline positioned just west of the Wichita Mountains. Secondary hail risk extends into March and July. During these months, supercell thunderstorms develop rapidly along the dryline boundary, producing hail ranging from pea-sized to severe diameters capable of damaging roofing, siding, and vehicles.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 369 recorded events, 130 (35%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated fr…
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Hailfall occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Refinery Road.
Hail size increased from quarter-size to ping pong ball-size between 1438 and 1441 LST.
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Relayed images. Location is approximate.
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Relayed image. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
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Report relayed by emergency management.
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MPing report. Additional confirmation from broadcast media.
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Social media image. Evidence that the hailstone had undergone prior melting. Time is radar estimated…
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Social media image. Time is radar estimated.
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Time is radar estimated.
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Time was estimated via radar.
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Time estimate from radar.
Twitter photo.
Time radar estimated.
Location estimated from radar.
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Pea to baseballs fell for 17 minutes.
Also, a measured wind gust of 57 mph.
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At the corner of Paint Rd and Tinney Rd, a few ping pong ball size hailstones mixed in with half dol…
Time estimated by radar.
Location is approximate.
Spotter reported the hail was covering his yard.
Copious amounts of hail covering the interstate up to one inch deep.
Social media photo. Time and location estimated by radar.
Hail was reported covering the ground.
No damage reported.
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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