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Midwest City hail storm history

Oklahoma County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag

Midwest City in Oklahoma County sits at the convergence of Tornado Alley's most volatile atmospheric conditions—where the dryline, jet stream, and Gulf moisture collide to produce intense supercell thunderstorms. The county has experienced documented hail events capable of functional roof damage, reflecting the region's position in one of North America's most active hail corridors.

Events ≥1" (10yr)
107
Significant ≥1.5" (10yr)
36
Avg per year (10yr)
10.7
Largest recorded
4"
Most recent
Jan 8, 2026
Total records
135
NOAA storm history
events (10 yr)107
≥1.5" significant36
peak year (39)2025
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Hail season in Midwest City runs from April through June, with May historically producing the most damaging large-hail events in the area. March and July also see secondary activity. These storms develop when warm, moist air from the Gulf meets dry continental air, creating the rotating updrafts characteristic of severe supercells.

Annual frequency — last 10 years

2025
39
2024
15
2023
19
2022
1
2021
7
2020
4
2019
6
2018
1
2017
8
2016
7
≥2.0" severe≥1.5" significant≥1.0" marginal

When hail hits — monthly pattern

Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data

Jan1
Feb2
Mar10
Apr22
May45
Jun7
Jul6
Aug3
Sep13
Oct20
Nov3
Dec3

All recorded hail events

Of 135 recorded events, 36 (27%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.

Jan 8, 20260.75"penny

The event time is estimated from radar observations.

Nov 20, 20250.75"penny

The report was relayed through mPING.

An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated fr…

The report was relayed through mPING.

The report was relayed through mPING.

The report was relayed through mPING.

The report was relayed through mPING.

The report was relayed through mPING.

The report was relayed through mPING.

Mar 30, 20250.75"penny

MPing report. Event time adjusted based on radar observations.

Mar 4, 20251"quarter

MPing report.

MPing report.

MPing report.

May 7, 20241"quarter
May 3, 20241"quarter

Event time is approximate.

Apr 28, 20240.75"penny

MPing report.

Video and images relayed via social media showing ping pong ball to hen egg size hail.

Sep 6, 20231.5"ping pong ball

Image relayed via social media. Location and time are radar estimated.

Sep 5, 20230.75"penny

MPing report.

MPing report.

MPing report.

MPing report.

Apr 11, 20231"quarter
May 5, 20221"quarter
Apr 29, 20211"quarter

Golf ball sized hail mixed with quarters.

Oct 21, 20190.75"penny
Aug 23, 20191.75"golf ball
Jul 29, 20191.25"half dollar
May 29, 20190.75"penny

Nwschat report.

May 18, 20191"quarter
Mar 24, 20191"quarter
Mar 23, 20191"quarter

Reported via mping.

Apr 26, 20171"quarter
Apr 4, 20171"quarter

Observed at Hardesty and Gordon Cooper.

Oct 5, 20161"quarter
Jul 3, 20161"quarter
May 27, 20161.5"ping pong ball
May 12, 20161"quarter
Apr 26, 20161"quarter

Report relayed from twitter.

Data source

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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