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Hughes County, OK hail & severe wind history
100 storm reports on file for Hughes County between 2011-04-10 and 2026-04-28 — 52 hail and 48 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 6.3 reports a year, and Apr is the busiest month.
Hail reports
52
3.3 per year
Largest hail
3"
teacup size · 2022-05-15
Strongest gust
90 mph
78 kt · 2023-09-23
Reported damage
$342K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
53
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2011
17 reports
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100 of 100 reports match.
Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Hughes County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 14:13 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi ENE of Holdenville | The location is approximate. |
| 2025-06-14 11:40 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.73 mi SSE of Holdenville | A relayed image shows a tree blown down at Holdenville Lake. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-05-24 06:52 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Stuart | A large tree limb was blown down. The event time is estimated from radar observations and a wind gust at the nearby Stuart Mesonet site. |
| 2025-05-19 13:37 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.1 mi S of Horntown | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2025-05-19 14:28 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Atwood | A large tree was blown down in the community of Atwood. The location is approximate. |
| 2025-04-30 08:50 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.85 mi SW of Stuart | Relayed images show light roof damage to a house and large tree branches blown down. Event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-04-05 03:15 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | Small tree limbs were blown down. Event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-04-05 03:17 | Wind | 75 kt 86 mph | 2.58 mi ESE of Holdenville | Holdenville (HOLD) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-04-05 03:18 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 3.15 mi ESE of Holdenville | Relayed images showing light roof damage to a home, trees blown down and a metal barn destroyed. Event time is estimated from radar observations and a severe wind gust from the nearby Holdenville Mesonet. |
| 2025-04-05 03:28 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .75 mi SE of Wetumka | Relayed images showing multiple large tree limbs blown down, including at least one that landed on a parked vehicle. Event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| 2025-04-04 04:45 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.82 mi WNW of Yeager | Emergency management relayed an image. |
| 2024-11-03 03:30 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.58 mi ESE of Holdenville | Holdenville (HOLD) Mesonet observation. |
| 2024-03-14 12:18 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.43 mi WSW of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2024-03-14 16:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2024-03-14 16:50 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 1.44 mi WSW of Holdenville | Relayed image. |
| 2024-03-14 17:55 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.21 mi WNW of Stuart | MPing report. |
| 2024-03-14 17:56 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .04 mi E of Stuart | MPing report. |
| 2024-01-11 22:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | .2 mi SW of Wetumka | Relayed image. |
| 2023-09-23 20:04 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .28 mi S of Gerty | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2023-09-23 22:33 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.76 mi WNW of Yeager | A large metal barn had a section of its roof peeled back. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-09-23 22:33 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 3.84 mi WNW of Yeager | Wooden power pole blown over and trees snapped near the intersection of Highway 48 and East 1270 Road. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-09-23 22:47 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | Estimated wind gust. |
| 2023-09-23 22:48 | Wind | 78 kt 90 mph | .54 mi NNE of Holdenville | Widespread wind damage occurred throughout the community of Holdenville. The most significant damage occurred in the vicinity of Stroup Park, where numerous large (24-36+ inch diameter) trees were snapped or uprooted along with numerous large limbs blown down. Multiple power poles were blown down and a few homes had m… |
| 2023-09-23 22:52 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2023-09-23 22:54 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | .49 mi NNW of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2023-08-06 03:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Lamar | Relayed images showing multiple 3���6-inch diameter tree limbs blown down and a barn with a wall collapsed. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-02-26 22:55 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-02-15 21:58 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6 mi S of Stuart | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-06-08 09:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-05-15 16:57 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.69 mi E of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-05-15 17:11 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 1.38 mi S of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-05-15 17:15 | Hail | 3" teacup | 4.15 mi S of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-05-15 17:15 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-05-15 17:40 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Calvin | Roof blown off of a building. Time from radar. |
| 2022-05-15 17:44 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Calvin | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2022-05-15 17:47 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Atwood | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-05-15 17:50 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Gerty | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2022-05-15 17:59 | Hail | 2.2" tennis ball | 1.13 mi E of Atwood | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2022-05-15 17:59 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.13 mi E of Atwood | Camper overturned in roadway. |
| 2022-05-02 19:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.42 mi WNW of Holdenville | Damage was observed near and north of the Davis Correctional facility west of Holdenville. A storage trailer was blown into a house near the intersection of E1330 and N3690 Road. Trees and power poles were also damaged in the area. |
| 2022-05-02 20:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Atwood | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-10-13 07:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-19 16:00 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-19 16:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-04-28 19:23 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.33 mi WSW of Holdenville | Email report with photo. |
| 2020-04-28 19:24 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2019-10-20 21:40 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2019-10-10 13:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.79 mi NW of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2019-06-19 01:45 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .69 mi N of Holdenville | Powerlines downed. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2017-07-02 16:25 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | A roof was blown off of the Masonic lodge. A few signs were destroyed. Significant tree damage was also observed. |
| 2017-06-15 09:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.06 mi NW of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-06-15 09:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Yeager | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-05-18 20:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-04-25 21:42 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .69 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-04-25 22:45 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .23 mi N of Holdenville | Winds caused roof damage. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2017-04-21 10:10 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Calvin | Estimated 50-60 mph gust. No damage reported. |
| 2017-04-21 10:15 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 4.73 mi NNE of Gerty | Report of a roof blown off and tree damage. |
| 2017-03-26 19:02 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 2.92 mi WNW of Gerty | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-03-26 19:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Gerty | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-02-28 23:40 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.84 mi ESE of Gerty | Nickel hail was reported as well. No damage reported. |
| 2016-04-26 21:15 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No damage was reported. |
| 2016-04-26 21:15 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .51 mi E of Holdenville | Winds caused significant tree damage, knocked out a power pole, and destroyed a shed. |
| 2016-03-23 18:17 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Lamar | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2016-03-02 22:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.22 mi S of Stuart | Relayed by Hughes county EM. No damage reported. |
| 2015-08-22 09:10 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.83 mi WNW of Dustin | No damage reported. |
| 2015-08-22 09:10 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.13 mi W of Dustin | Tree blown on to roof of house. |
| 2015-08-22 09:12 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Dustin | Power poles downed by wind. |
| 2015-05-25 15:40 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | Trees and tree limbs downed. |
| 2015-05-09 16:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Horntown | Volunteer fire department reports several large trees down, power lines down, and barn roof removed. |
| 2015-05-08 19:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.99 mi SSE of Allen | Numerous power lines down on highway 1. |
| 2015-03-25 20:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6.01 mi ENE of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-03-25 20:46 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Calvin | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-07 23:45 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 2.91 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2013-07-14 17:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Stuart | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-07-14 18:10 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.3 mi NNE of Atwood | Hail was covering the ground. |
| 2013-03-30 19:54 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2013-03-30 20:43 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.73 mi NNE of Gerty | The hail lasted for about 10 minutes. |
| 2012-09-26 13:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Dustin | Post office reported 1 hail. |
| 2012-09-26 15:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.38 mi N of Wetumka | Law enforcement reported 1.75 hail near Wetumka Lake. |
| 2012-07-26 16:25 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .69 mi S of Holdenville | Holdenville fire department reported trees downed with damage to homes. Monetary damage estimated. |
| 2012-05-29 21:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | One large metal roof was blown off a building in downtown Holdenville with widespread tree damage also reported. Monetary damages are estimated. |
| 2012-05-29 21:02 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2012-05-29 21:38 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Wetumka | Emergency management reported numerous power poles down down with one tree blown onto a residence. Damages estimated. |
| 2011-10-22 19:50 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Gerty | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2011-10-17 18:03 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-10-17 18:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Dustin | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2011-08-10 03:35 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 4 mi S of Atwood | The top of a barn was ripped off and thrown across the road. Several trees and power poles were blown down. Local rain gauges measured up to four inches at this location. Monetary damage estimates were not available. |
| 2011-08-10 04:05 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3 mi SSW of Calvin | A couple of trees were blown across the roadway. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| 2011-07-13 18:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3 mi ESE of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2011-05-12 18:32 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Gerty | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-04-25 10:25 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Wetumka | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2011-04-25 10:50 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi SE of Atwood | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-04-25 10:57 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi W of Calvin | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2011-04-25 12:39 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Stuart | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2011-04-24 15:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Lamar | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2011-04-14 17:38 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2011-04-10 20:35 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Holdenville | Approximately 15-20 structures sustained damage. Several 60-foot transmission power poles were broken approximately 30 feet above the ground. Several homes also sustained damage from wind blown quarter- to golf ball-size hail. Monetary damage estimates were not available. |
| 2011-04-10 20:35 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Spaulding | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-04-10 20:35 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Holdenville | Quarter- to golf ball-size hail drifted six to eight inches deep. The hail was still on the ground the next morning. |
| 2011-04-10 20:55 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Lamar | No narrative filed · source: Public |
Worst storm days in Hughes County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-15 | 10 | 3" (teacup) | 68 mph |
| 2023-09-23 | 7 | 2.75" (baseball) | 90 mph |
| 2024-03-14 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2011-04-10 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 81 mph |
| 2011-04-25 | 4 | 1.25" (half dollar) | — |
| 2025-04-05 | 4 | — | 86 mph |
| 2015-08-22 | 3 | — | 70 mph |
| 2012-05-29 | 3 | — | 70 mph |
| 2017-03-26 | 2 | 2" (hen egg) | — |
| 2020-04-28 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-23 | 2.75" baseball | 0 mi N of Holdenville | No narrative filed |
| 2022-05-15 | 2.5" tennis ball | 1.38 mi S of Wetumka | No narrative filed |
| 2022-05-15 | 3" teacup | 4.15 mi S of Wetumka | No narrative filed |
| 2022-05-15 | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Atwood | No narrative filed |
| 2022-05-15 | 2.2" tennis ball | 1.13 mi E of Atwood | No narrative filed |
| 2017-03-26 | 2" hen egg | 2.92 mi WNW of Gerty | No narrative filed |
When does hail hit Hughes County?
Across 15 years of records, April produced the most reports (25), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1.0% |
| February | 3 | 3.0% |
| March | 13 | 13.0% |
| April | 25 | 25.0% |
| May | 23 | 23.0% |
| June | 8 | 8.0% |
| July | 5 | 5.0% |
| August | 6 | 6.0% |
| September | 9 | 9.0% |
| October | 6 | 6.0% |
| November | 1 | 1.0% |
| December | 0 | 0.0% |
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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 40063). 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.