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Major County, OK hail & severe wind history

143 storm reports on file for Major County between 2010-04-04 and 2026-06-21 — 81 hail and 62 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 8.4 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.

Hail reports
81
4.8 per year
Largest hail
3"
teacup size · 2015-05-26
Strongest gust
82 mph
71 kt · 2024-05-06
Reported damage
$263K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
77
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2011
14 reports

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143 of 143 reports match.

Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Major County’s storm season.

DateTypeSize / gustNearest locationReport detail
2026-06-21
23:20
Wind66 kt
76 mph
5.17 mi NW of FairviewFairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-21
23:25
Wind65 kt
75 mph
.15 mi S of FairviewThe roof of a building was blown off and landed on the lot of an adjacent car dealership, damaging several cars. Additional roof, tree and power line damage occurred throughout Fairview. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-05
14:45
Wind51 kt
59 mph
5.17 mi NW of FairviewFairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-05
14:50
Wind54 kt
62 mph
5.17 mi NW of FairviewFairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-05
15:00
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of FairviewTrees, power lines and buildings were damaged by thunderstorm winds in/around Fairview. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-05-29
15:50
Wind59 kt
68 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2026-04-17
15:42
Hail1.75"
golf ball
6 mi N of ChesterReported by a National Severe Storms Laboratory Research Team. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-04-17
15:44
Hail1.5"
ping pong
5.08 mi S of Bouse JunctionThe report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
2026-04-17
16:01
Hail1.5"
ping pong
9.25 mi E of Bouse JunctionThe report was relayed through mPING.
2026-04-17
16:21
Hail0.75"
penny
3.58 mi NNE of Cleo SpringsThe report was relayed through mPING.
2026-04-17
17:03
Hail0.75"
penny
.1 mi WNW of MenoThe report was relayed through mPING.
2026-03-06
00:10
Wind52 kt
60 mph
6.93 mi N of ChesterA tractor-trailer was blown over along U.S. Highway 281. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-03-05
20:35
Wind55 kt
63 mph
5.17 mi NW of FairviewFairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.
2026-03-05
20:40
Wind54 kt
62 mph
5.17 mi NW of FairviewFairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.
2025-06-29
23:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2025-06-17
20:55
Wind56 kt
64 mph
3.58 mi S of IsabellaA large tree limb was blown down, blocking the roadway, near the intersection of EW57 Road and 2620 Road. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
2025-06-07
00:50
Wind56 kt
64 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2025-06-06
01:50
Wind52 kt
60 mph
5.17 mi NW of FairviewFairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.
2025-06-01
02:02
Hail0.75"
penny
.63 mi SSE of IsabellaThe report was relayed through mPING.
2025-05-28
23:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.16 mi NW of RingwoodLarge tree branches were blown down along U.S. Highway 412. The location is approximate.
2025-04-24
21:26
Hail1"
quarter
2.69 mi S of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2025-04-24
21:40
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.63 mi SSE of IsabellaThe report was relayed through mPING.
2025-04-02
01:58
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.63 mi SSE of IsabellaThe report was relayed through mPING.
2024-08-16
22:06
Hail0.75"
penny
1.06 mi NNE of FairviewMPing report.
2024-05-25
17:19
Hail1"
quarter
2.91 mi N of ChesterNo narrative filed · source: Public
2024-05-25
17:23
Hail1.5"
ping pong
6.02 mi N of ChesterMPing report. Time adjusted based on radar imagery.
2024-05-25
17:37
Wind56 kt
64 mph
4 mi W of RingwoodMultiple tree limbs blown down. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-25
17:40
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2024-05-25
17:40
Hail0.75"
penny
6.69 mi S of FairviewMPing report.
2024-05-25
17:45
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
2.89 mi SW of FairviewSocial media image. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-25
17:45
Wind53 kt
61 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2024-05-25
17:50
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
3.52 mi SE of FairviewSocial media image. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-25
17:50
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
0 mi N of FairviewSocial media image. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-25
17:57
Hail1.25"
half dollar
2.69 mi NNE of IsabellaRelayed images. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-06
16:09
Wind71 kt
82 mph
5.57 mi SSW of Bouse JunctionNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2024-04-30
15:35
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2024-04-27
09:45
Hail1.25"
half dollar
1.78 mi S of RingwoodMPing report. Based on radar evidence, hailfall likely occurred prior (1935-1945 LST) to report time.
2023-06-17
20:25
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of Cleo SpringsA large outbuilding had its roof blown off. Time is radar estimated.
2023-06-17
20:26
Wind66 kt
76 mph
1.33 mi S of Cleo SpringsEstimated wind gust.
2023-06-17
20:55
Wind58 kt
67 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2023-06-15
18:55
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of FairviewTree damage in the town of Fairview. Time is radar estimated.
2023-06-15
19:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.84 mi E of MenoLahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation.
2023-06-10
01:13
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi S of IsabellaMPing report.
2022-05-19
00:55
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of OrientaPieces of sheet metal awning torn off at a gas station.
2022-05-19
01:14
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi S of IsabellaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2022-05-19
01:20
Wind55 kt
63 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2022-05-17
21:30
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi S of IsabellaHeat burst from decaying thunderstorm caused minor damage.
2022-05-13
22:32
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
4.84 mi N of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2022-05-13
23:32
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.69 mi S of IsabellaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2022-05-02
14:18
Hail1"
quarter
3.95 mi E of Bouse JunctionNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2021-09-07
17:55
Wind53 kt
61 mph
.56 mi W of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2021-09-07
17:58
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.9 mi W of FairviewDamage to barn and power lines downed.
2021-08-08
01:47
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi S of IsabellaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2021-08-08
02:00
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AmesViewer photo of a tree blown over in Ames from thunderstorm winds.
2021-05-27
14:18
Hail1.75"
golf ball
4.84 mi S of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2020-07-11
17:46
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of AmesNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2020-07-11
18:28
Hail1.5"
ping pong
5.21 mi SE of AmesNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2020-07-10
08:05
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2020-06-21
20:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.17 mi SE of ChesterNo narrative filed · source: Public
2020-05-22
02:30
Wind63 kt
72 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2020-05-22
02:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of MenoTree uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
2020-05-14
20:20
Hail1.25"
half dollar
7.39 mi SE of Bouse JunctionNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2020-05-14
22:50
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2020-05-14
23:00
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.23 mi E of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2020-05-07
22:19
Hail1"
quarter
2.07 mi N of AmesNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2020-01-10
08:15
Hail1"
quarter
3.04 mi SE of OrionNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2019-08-12
16:33
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of AmesUtility poles and trees damaged or downed. Carport damaged.
2019-06-15
20:16
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.76 mi S of Bouse JunctionSouth of Bouse junction on Hwy 281.
2019-05-25
18:32
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.3 mi NNE of FairviewWind damage on Beck and Sixth Street. Older, possibly already dead, tree toppled onto street. Time estimate from radar.
2019-05-25
18:35
Wind70 kt
81 mph
1.38 mi S of FairviewEstimated 70-80 mph winds.
2019-05-25
18:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of FairviewEstimated wind gusts.
2019-05-24
15:18
Hail0.75"
penny
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2019-05-24
16:02
Wind52 kt
60 mph
4.87 mi N of RingwoodEstimated by trained spotter.
2019-05-24
16:10
Hail1.25"
half dollar
4.87 mi N of RingwoodTime estimate from radar.
2018-06-30
15:50
Wind54 kt
62 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2018-06-24
23:32
Hail1"
quarter
4.15 mi S of ChesterNo narrative filed · source: Public
2018-06-22
20:00
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of ChesterTree branches downed and shed blown over.
2018-06-22
20:50
Wind56 kt
64 mph
2.17 mi SW of DaneNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2018-05-29
19:55
Hail0.88"
nickel
.56 mi E of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Public
2018-05-29
20:02
Hail1"
quarter
.56 mi E of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Public
2018-05-29
20:05
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.77 mi NW of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2018-05-19
17:58
Hail1.5"
ping pong
7 mi N of DaneLocation was estimated.
2018-05-19
18:10
Hail2.75"
baseball
4.91 mi WSW of OrientaNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2018-05-19
18:20
Hail2.75"
baseball
2.07 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2018-05-19
18:23
Hail2"
hen egg
2.76 mi S of OrientaNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2018-05-19
18:40
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
4.34 mi NW of IsabellaNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2018-05-19
18:59
Hail0.88"
nickel
4.18 mi S of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2017-08-16
17:12
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of FairviewA powerpole down and metal shed were destroyed.
2017-08-16
17:14
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.92 mi NW of IsabellaNo damage reported.
2017-07-03
17:00
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.49 mi NNE of Bouse JunctionNo damage reported.
2017-05-27
22:27
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of ChesterSeveral power poles downed.
2017-05-18
15:40
Hail1.5"
ping pong
3.23 mi SSW of Bouse JunctionNo narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2016-08-07
19:55
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AmesFour inch tree limbs were snapped.
2016-06-28
16:50
Wind52 kt
60 mph
4.77 mi NE of Bouse JunctionSeveral tree limbs were blown down.
2016-06-28
17:15
Wind59 kt
68 mph
.56 mi W of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2016-06-27
18:00
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2016-04-26
14:14
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Public
2016-04-26
14:15
Hail1"
quarter
1.31 mi ENE of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Public
2016-04-26
16:21
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.89 mi NE of OrientaNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2016-04-26
16:41
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2015-05-26
18:38
Hail3"
teacup
2.17 mi SE of AmesNo damage reported.
2015-05-26
18:45
Hail3"
teacup
4.46 mi E of AmesNo damage reported.
2015-05-16
17:20
Wind60 kt
69 mph
0 mi N of Cleo SpringsTrees blown down.
2015-05-16
18:00
Wind70 kt
81 mph
0 mi N of Cleo SpringsCar was flipped over. Roof from office building was damaged.
2014-09-01
18:15
Hail1.75"
golf ball
5.12 mi NNE of MenoNo damage was reported.
2014-06-28
09:25
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of RingwoodEstimated 60 to 70 mph winds. No damage information was provided.
2014-06-01
22:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.89 mi SW of OrientaEstimated 60 mph winds. No damage was reported.
2013-10-04
17:02
Hail1"
quarter
5.42 mi ENE of Bouse JunctionNo damage was reported.
2013-07-10
17:35
Wind63 kt
72 mph
1.11 mi W of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2013-05-18
19:40
Wind58 kt
67 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2013-05-18
20:50
Wind61 kt
70 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoMesonet site at Lahoma measured a gust to 70 mph. Also measured gusts of 57-58 mph at several times over the preceding hour.
2013-05-08
17:06
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi S of ChesterNo narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2013-05-08
17:11
Hail2"
hen egg
1.38 mi S of ChesterNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-05-08
17:35
Hail3"
teacup
2.79 mi W of OrionSeveral reports of tennis ball to tea cup size hail in this area between 5:30-5:40pm LST.
2012-07-19
18:45
Wind54 kt
62 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2012-05-29
17:23
Hail2"
hen egg
3.89 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2012-05-29
17:35
Hail3"
teacup
2.33 mi ENE of MenoNo damage was reported.
2012-05-29
17:49
Hail1.75"
golf ball
5.64 mi NE of AmesNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2011-09-17
18:25
Hail2"
hen egg
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2011-08-12
19:30
Wind53 kt
61 mph
4 mi E of MenoThe wind gust was measured at the Lahoma mesonet site.
2011-07-29
14:15
Wind56 kt
64 mph
10 mi N of ChesterSeveral power poles were downed along Highway 281, 5 miles south of Highway 412. Monetary damages were estimated.
2011-07-13
16:47
Wind56 kt
64 mph
6 mi W of RingwoodA power pole was blown down. Monetary damages were estimated.
2011-06-28
03:45
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2011-05-23
14:49
Hail0.88"
nickel
6 mi S of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2011-05-23
14:55
Hail1"
quarter
3 mi S of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2011-05-23
15:20
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
4 mi N of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Public
2011-05-23
15:24
Hail1.75"
golf ball
6 mi NE of RingwoodThe report was relayed by an off-duty WFO Hastings, Nebraska Employee.
2011-05-23
15:24
Hail1.75"
golf ball
6 mi NE of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: NWS Employee
2011-05-23
15:29
Hail3"
teacup
6 mi N of RingwoodThe hail report was relayed by an off-duty NWS Hastings, Nebraska employee.
2011-05-23
17:58
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2011-04-08
17:50
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of Cleo SpringsNo narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2011-04-08
18:20
Hail1.5"
ping pong
6 mi N of RingwoodNo narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2010-09-15
18:00
Hail2.75"
baseball
4.71 mi NW of RingwoodThe hail was reported by KWTV-9.
2010-09-15
18:25
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Public
2010-09-15
18:28
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi E of RingwoodThe hail was reported along Highway 58.
2010-09-15
18:33
Hail1"
quarter
1 mi SSW of OrientaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2010-09-01
16:08
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Public
2010-09-01
16:50
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of AmesNo narrative filed · source: Public
2010-08-20
19:15
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of RingwoodLarge tree limbs were downed across the town. Monetary damages were estimated.
2010-05-16
12:22
Hail2.75"
baseball
8 mi WSW of FairviewThe hail report was relayed by KWTV-9.
2010-04-23
01:40
Wind53 kt
61 mph
3.95 mi E of MenoNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2010-04-04
19:17
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of AmesNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2010-04-04
19:23
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1 mi SE of AmesThe hail fell at the Korner Store in Ames.

Worst storm days in Major County

DateReports that dayLargest hailPeak gust
2024-05-25102.5" (tennis ball)64 mph
2011-05-2373" (teacup)—
2018-05-1962.75" (baseball)—
2026-04-1751.75" (golf ball)—
2010-09-1542.75" (baseball)—
2016-04-2641.75" (golf ball)—
2013-05-0833" (teacup)—
2012-05-2933" (teacup)—
2020-05-1431.75" (golf ball)—
2018-05-2931.75" (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)

DateSizeNearWhat was reported
2024-05-252.5"
tennis ball
2.89 mi SW of FairviewSocial media image. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-252.5"
tennis ball
3.52 mi SE of FairviewSocial media image. Time is radar estimated.
2024-05-252.5"
tennis ball
0 mi N of FairviewSocial media image. Time is radar estimated.
2022-05-132.5"
tennis ball
4.84 mi N of RingwoodNo narrative filed
2018-05-192.75"
baseball
4.91 mi WSW of OrientaNo narrative filed
2018-05-192.75"
baseball
2.07 mi N of FairviewNo narrative filed
2018-05-192"
hen egg
2.76 mi S of OrientaNo narrative filed
2018-05-192.5"
tennis ball
4.34 mi NW of IsabellaNo narrative filed

When does hail hit Major County?

Across 17 years of records, May produced the most reports (64), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:

MonthReportsShare
January10.7%
February00.0%
March32.1%
April1913.3%
May6444.8%
June2819.6%
July85.6%
August96.3%
September107.0%
October10.7%
November00.0%
December00.0%

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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 40093). 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.