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Cotton County, OK hail & severe wind history
128 storm reports on file for Cotton County between 2010-04-02 and 2026-06-11 — 65 hail and 63 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 7.5 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.
Hail reports
65
3.8 per year
Largest hail
3.5"
grapefruit size · 2025-05-22
Strongest gust
104 mph
90 kt · 2017-05-18
Reported damage
$337K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
67
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2025
17 reports
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128 of 128 reports match.
Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Cotton County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 20:55 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-06-11 21:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-04-26 16:53 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.48 mi N of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2026-04-26 17:02 | Hail | 1" quarter | .82 mi SE of Devol | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2026-04-26 17:42 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .75 mi SE of Randlett | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2026-04-17 22:50 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-04-17 22:55 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-03-10 17:29 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .73 mi N of Walters | Hail sizes increased from quarter to half dollar at this location during the event time. The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2025-06-03 16:10 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.35 mi NNE of Randlett | A report of power poles snapped and/or broken. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-25 01:30 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. A heat burst was likely responsible for this event. |
| 2025-05-22 15:20 | Hail | 3.5" grapefruit | 0 mi N of Randlett | An image showing a ruler measurement was relayed by emergency management. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-22 15:20 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Devol | Multiple images showing ruler measurements were shared. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-22 15:35 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 2.03 mi NW of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2025-05-22 15:46 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Cookietown | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-05-22 16:04 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Walters | The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-22 16:13 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.77 mi E of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2025-05-02 00:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.73 mi NE of Cookietown | A semi-trailer was blown over due to thunderstorm winds. The event time and location are estimated from a phone call report and radar observations. |
| 2025-05-02 01:05 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-04-30 01:25 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-04-30 01:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-04-30 01:52 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 4.75 mi E of Walters | Personal weather station observation. |
| 2025-04-29 03:55 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-04-29 04:00 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-04-01 18:16 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.97 mi ENE of Walters | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2025-03-29 19:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.41 mi SE of Walters | Location is approximate and the event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2024-11-03 00:47 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 14.44 mi W of Walters Arpt | A swath of significant straight-line winds continued into portions of far northwestern Cotton County, roughly along East 1810 Road. A relayed image shows multiple wooden power poles leaning. Event time is radar-estimated. |
| 2024-11-03 01:15 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2024-11-03 01:20 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2024-07-04 18:40 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2024-07-04 18:57 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 4.62 mi E of Walters | Personal weather station measurement. |
| 2024-05-28 00:20 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .88 mi SW of Temple | MPing report. |
| 2024-05-09 11:58 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.93 mi W of Temple | Hail size increased from quarter to golf ball from 1156-1158 LST. |
| 2024-05-09 12:05 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3 mi E of Walters | Social media image. Time is radar estimated and location is approximate. |
| 2024-04-30 22:05 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .57 mi SE of Randlett | Power poles blown down near the intersection of U.S. Highways 70 and 277. Relayed by emergency management. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-04-27 18:11 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.35 mi SW of Walters Arpt | MPing report. |
| 2024-04-27 18:26 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.34 mi SW of Randlett | MPing report. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-04-27 18:45 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.55 mi NE of Taylor | Two homes, near the intersection of East 1950 Road and North 2620 Road, damaged by thunderstorm wind. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-04-27 19:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | .73 mi WNW of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2024-04-27 20:17 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2023-09-19 18:20 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 7.96 mi WNW of Cookietown | Relayed images showing wind damage on a farm in the vicinity. The most significant damage occurred to a large metal barn, which had its roof fully removed. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-09-08 17:03 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.02 mi W of Walters Arpt | MPing report. |
| 2023-09-08 17:09 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.76 mi E of Walters | Personal weather station (KOKWALTE4) observation. |
| 2023-07-13 17:40 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.9 mi W of Temple | Relayed image showing a snapped power pole. Time and location are estimated. |
| 2023-07-03 17:55 | Wind | 69 kt 79 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2023-06-15 16:15 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 2.38 mi WSW of Walters Arpt | Report of a roof off of a residence. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-06-15 16:20 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 1.44 mi WNW of Walters | Roof of a large aluminum building partially removed. Several power poles blown over in the vicinity as well. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-06-15 16:20 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 3.98 mi NNW of Walters | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2023-06-15 16:22 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.38 mi WNW of Walters | Power poles snapped. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-06-15 16:28 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Temple | Trees and power lines were damaged in Temple, and an RV was blown over. Time is estimated. |
| 2023-05-11 16:20 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi W of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2023-05-11 16:22 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.78 mi W of Temple | MPing report. |
| 2023-03-23 19:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.39 mi WSW of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2023-02-26 20:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-02-26 21:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-12-13 04:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 8.12 mi SSE of Hulen | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2022-06-08 08:35 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-08-30 00:59 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.86 mi SW of Randlett | Minor damage to the Kiowa casino, some of the roofing was ripped off and tossed outside the main entrance. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2020-08-30 01:20 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-08-30 01:25 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-08-30 01:30 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-07-30 17:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-06-21 23:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-04 20:30 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 5 mi E of Taylor | Several reports of minor roof damage, tree limbs (6-inch diameter) broken, and one 45x50 barn completely demolished. The barn that was destroyed blew across US70 - 1/2 a mile east of SH65, taking down power lines and striking one vehicle that was driving eastbound. |
| 2020-05-22 19:58 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.87 mi SW of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-04-21 22:45 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 0 mi N of Devol | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-04-21 22:57 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.93 mi ENE of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2019-06-19 00:05 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2019-05-28 18:59 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-04-30 16:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi WNW of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-08-18 13:15 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 2.67 mi ENE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-06-25 02:15 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-06-22 10:55 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 3.58 mi NW of Walters | No damage reported. Unknown recording instrument. |
| 2018-05-19 20:01 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Devol | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2018-05-02 18:40 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2017-06-30 18:16 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Walters | No damage reported. |
| 2017-06-30 18:29 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 5.33 mi ENE of Walters | Many power lines were downed. |
| 2017-06-30 18:59 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 7.1 mi NNE of Temple | Multiple power poles were downed. |
| 2017-05-22 20:50 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.37 mi NNW of Randlett | Copious amounts of hail covering the interstate up to one inch deep. |
| 2017-05-22 20:56 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi S of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-05-18 17:10 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.85 mi ESE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2017-05-18 17:15 | Wind | 90 kt 104 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2017-05-18 17:17 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi N of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2017-05-16 23:45 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2016-05-23 00:48 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.15 mi NNE of Cookietown | A metal grain silo was wrapped around the highway divider cable at mile marker 16 on I-44. The time of this report was estimated based on radar. |
| 2016-05-23 01:07 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.67 mi WNW of Temple | There were numerous reports of tree damage, power poles down, and minor roof damage to homes. A couple of small structures, such as storage sheds, were also destroyed. The time of this reported was estimated based on radar. |
| 2016-05-23 01:10 | Wind | 76 kt 87 mph | 0 mi N of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2016-05-12 01:40 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2016-04-10 19:00 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 5.13 mi NNE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2016-04-10 20:29 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2016-04-10 21:05 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 7.94 mi SSE of Temple | Report relayed by mping. |
| 2016-04-10 22:25 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Hulen | Winds caused damage to a mobile home, collapsing the front porch. |
| 2015-05-26 17:33 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 8.12 mi SSE of Temple | No damage reported. |
| 2015-05-09 11:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.85 mi WNW of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2015-05-09 18:03 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.38 mi N of Temple | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-10-12 21:40 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Temple | Large tree limbs blown down and shingles removed from roofs. |
| 2014-07-23 19:00 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 7.45 mi W of Walters Arpt | Viewer photo from KSWO TV. Damage information unavailable. |
| 2014-07-23 19:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 7.6 mi N of Devol | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-07 19:04 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6.08 mi ESE of Taylor | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-07 19:09 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.08 mi ESE of Taylor | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-05-07 17:46 | Hail | 1" quarter | 13.57 mi NNW of Devol | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2014-05-07 18:41 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.72 mi E of Taylor | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2014-05-07 18:41 | Hail | 2.25" tennis ball | 1.14 mi W of Taylor | No damage was reported. |
| 2013-08-15 14:40 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.07 mi N of Devol | Reported by rural mail carrier. No damage reported. |
| 2013-06-08 23:20 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2013-05-29 16:08 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.58 mi NW of Walters | A large barn was destroyed. |
| 2013-05-29 16:10 | Wind | 69 kt 79 mph | 3.52 mi NE of Walters Arpt | Mesonet site at Walters measured a gust to 79 mph. A 24x30 ft. barn was airborne near the same location. |
| 2013-04-17 20:18 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.14 mi E of Cookietown | No damage was reported. |
| 2013-04-17 20:26 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.38 mi WSW of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-04-17 20:29 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi N of Walters | No damage was reported. |
| 2013-03-30 19:02 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.33 mi ENE of Walters Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-05-30 18:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Cookietown | Public reported 60 mph winds. No damage was reported. |
| 2012-05-04 17:23 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi W of Randlett | The hail was reported on Interstate 44 near the Randlett exit. |
| 2012-05-04 17:34 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 5 mi SW of Randlett | The hail was reported near I-44. Damage was reported to numerous cars in the parking lot of the casino. |
| 2012-05-04 17:40 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2 mi WNW of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-06-20 17:10 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 8 mi E of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2011-06-20 17:51 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6 mi E of Walters | The hail was reported near the intersection of Highways 53 and 65. |
| 2011-06-14 19:08 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi E of Randlett | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-05-19 21:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 12 mi W of Walters | Ten power poles were downed on Highway 5 due to the severe wind. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| 2011-04-22 19:45 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 6 mi NNW of Cookietown | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2011-04-22 20:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi NW of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2011-04-22 20:07 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1 mi N of Cookietown | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2011-04-22 20:22 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-04-22 20:26 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4 mi W of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2011-04-22 20:30 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 5 mi W of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2011-04-22 21:45 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 6 mi NNW of Cookietown | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2011-04-22 22:01 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2 mi NW of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2010-04-02 04:40 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Hulen | Eight power poles were blown down on top of Highway 65 near Baseline Road. The garage door at the fire department was blown in. Several south to southwest facing windows were blown out. Monetary damages were not available. |
| 2010-04-02 04:40 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 1 mi NW of Walters | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
Worst storm days in Cotton County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-22 | 8 | 2.75" (baseball) | — |
| 2025-05-22 | 6 | 3.5" (grapefruit) | — |
| 2024-04-27 | 5 | 1" (quarter) | 70 mph |
| 2023-06-15 | 5 | — | 81 mph |
| 2016-04-10 | 4 | 2" (hen egg) | 70 mph |
| 2020-08-30 | 4 | — | 70 mph |
| 2012-05-04 | 3 | 2.75" (baseball) | — |
| 2014-05-07 | 3 | 2.25" (tennis ball) | — |
| 2017-05-18 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 104 mph |
| 2013-04-17 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
Reports by year
Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.
Notable large-hail events (2" and up)
| Date | Size | Near | What was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | 3.5" grapefruit | 0 mi N of Randlett | An image showing a ruler measurement was relayed by emergency management. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-22 | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Devol | Multiple images showing ruler measurements were shared. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-22 | 2" hen egg | 2.03 mi NW of Randlett | No narrative filed |
| 2020-04-21 | 2.75" baseball | 0 mi N of Devol | No narrative filed |
| 2016-04-10 | 2" hen egg | 7.94 mi SSE of Temple | Report relayed by mping. |
| 2014-07-23 | 2.5" tennis ball | 7.45 mi W of Walters Arpt | Viewer photo from KSWO TV. Damage information unavailable. |
| 2014-05-07 | 2.25" tennis ball | 1.14 mi W of Taylor | No damage was reported. |
| 2012-05-04 | 2.75" baseball | 5 mi SW of Randlett | The hail was reported near I-44. Damage was reported to numerous cars in the parking lot of the casino. |
When does hail hit Cotton County?
Across 16 years of records, May produced the most reports (41), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 2 | 1.6% |
| March | 4 | 3.1% |
| April | 37 | 28.9% |
| May | 41 | 32.0% |
| June | 23 | 18.0% |
| July | 7 | 5.5% |
| August | 6 | 4.7% |
| September | 3 | 2.3% |
| October | 1 | 0.8% |
| November | 3 | 2.3% |
| December | 1 | 0.8% |
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About these numbers
Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 40033). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.