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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.
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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Major County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-21 23:20 | Wind | 66 kt 76 mph | 5.17 mi NW of Fairview | Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-06-21 23:25 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .15 mi S of Fairview | The 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 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 5.17 mi NW of Fairview | Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-06-05 14:50 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 5.17 mi NW of Fairview | Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-06-05 15:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Fairview | Trees, 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 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-04-17 15:42 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6 mi N of Chester | Reported 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 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.08 mi S of Bouse Junction | The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations. |
| 2026-04-17 16:01 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 9.25 mi E of Bouse Junction | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2026-04-17 16:21 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 3.58 mi NNE of Cleo Springs | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2026-04-17 17:03 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .1 mi WNW of Meno | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2026-03-06 00:10 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6.93 mi N of Chester | A 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 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 5.17 mi NW of Fairview | Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2026-03-05 20:40 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 5.17 mi NW of Fairview | Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-06-29 23:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-06-17 20:55 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.58 mi S of Isabella | A 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 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-06-06 01:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.17 mi NW of Fairview | Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation. |
| 2025-06-01 02:02 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .63 mi SSE of Isabella | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2025-05-28 23:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.16 mi NW of Ringwood | Large tree branches were blown down along U.S. Highway 412. The location is approximate. |
| 2025-04-24 21:26 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.69 mi S of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2025-04-24 21:40 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .63 mi SSE of Isabella | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2025-04-02 01:58 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .63 mi SSE of Isabella | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 2024-08-16 22:06 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1.06 mi NNE of Fairview | MPing report. |
| 2024-05-25 17:19 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.91 mi N of Chester | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-05-25 17:23 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 6.02 mi N of Chester | MPing report. Time adjusted based on radar imagery. |
| 2024-05-25 17:37 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4 mi W of Ringwood | Multiple tree limbs blown down. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-25 17:40 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2024-05-25 17:40 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 6.69 mi S of Fairview | MPing report. |
| 2024-05-25 17:45 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 2.89 mi SW of Fairview | Social media image. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-25 17:45 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2024-05-25 17:50 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 3.52 mi SE of Fairview | Social media image. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-25 17:50 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Fairview | Social media image. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-25 17:57 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.69 mi NNE of Isabella | Relayed images. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-06 16:09 | Wind | 71 kt 82 mph | 5.57 mi SSW of Bouse Junction | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2024-04-30 15:35 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2024-04-27 09:45 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.78 mi S of Ringwood | MPing report. Based on radar evidence, hailfall likely occurred prior (1935-1945 LST) to report time. |
| 2023-06-17 20:25 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Cleo Springs | A large outbuilding had its roof blown off. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-06-17 20:26 | Wind | 66 kt 76 mph | 1.33 mi S of Cleo Springs | Estimated wind gust. |
| 2023-06-17 20:55 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2023-06-15 18:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Fairview | Tree damage in the town of Fairview. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2023-06-15 19:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.84 mi E of Meno | Lahoma (LAHO) Mesonet observation. |
| 2023-06-10 01:13 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi S of Isabella | MPing report. |
| 2022-05-19 00:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Orienta | Pieces of sheet metal awning torn off at a gas station. |
| 2022-05-19 01:14 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi S of Isabella | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-05-19 01:20 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-05-17 21:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .69 mi S of Isabella | Heat burst from decaying thunderstorm caused minor damage. |
| 2022-05-13 22:32 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 4.84 mi N of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-05-13 23:32 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .69 mi S of Isabella | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-05-02 14:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.95 mi E of Bouse Junction | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2021-09-07 17:55 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | .56 mi W of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2021-09-07 17:58 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.9 mi W of Fairview | Damage to barn and power lines downed. |
| 2021-08-08 01:47 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi S of Isabella | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-08-08 02:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Ames | Viewer photo of a tree blown over in Ames from thunderstorm winds. |
| 2021-05-27 14:18 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.84 mi S of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2020-07-11 17:46 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Ames | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2020-07-11 18:28 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.21 mi SE of Ames | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-07-10 08:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-21 20:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.17 mi SE of Chester | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-05-22 02:30 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-05-22 02:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Meno | Tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2020-05-14 20:20 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 7.39 mi SE of Bouse Junction | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-05-14 22:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2020-05-14 23:00 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.23 mi E of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2020-05-07 22:19 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.07 mi N of Ames | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2020-01-10 08:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.04 mi SE of Orion | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-08-12 16:33 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Ames | Utility poles and trees damaged or downed. Carport damaged. |
| 2019-06-15 20:16 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.76 mi S of Bouse Junction | South of Bouse junction on Hwy 281. |
| 2019-05-25 18:32 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .3 mi NNE of Fairview | Wind damage on Beck and Sixth Street. Older, possibly already dead, tree toppled onto street. Time estimate from radar. |
| 2019-05-25 18:35 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 1.38 mi S of Fairview | Estimated 70-80 mph winds. |
| 2019-05-25 18:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Fairview | Estimated wind gusts. |
| 2019-05-24 15:18 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2019-05-24 16:02 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.87 mi N of Ringwood | Estimated by trained spotter. |
| 2019-05-24 16:10 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.87 mi N of Ringwood | Time estimate from radar. |
| 2018-06-30 15:50 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-06-24 23:32 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.15 mi S of Chester | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-06-22 20:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Chester | Tree branches downed and shed blown over. |
| 2018-06-22 20:50 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.17 mi SW of Dane | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-05-29 19:55 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .56 mi E of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-05-29 20:02 | Hail | 1" quarter | .56 mi E of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-05-29 20:05 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.77 mi NW of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2018-05-19 17:58 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 7 mi N of Dane | Location was estimated. |
| 2018-05-19 18:10 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 4.91 mi WSW of Orienta | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2018-05-19 18:20 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 2.07 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-05-19 18:23 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 2.76 mi S of Orienta | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-05-19 18:40 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 4.34 mi NW of Isabella | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2018-05-19 18:59 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4.18 mi S of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-08-16 17:12 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Fairview | A powerpole down and metal shed were destroyed. |
| 2017-08-16 17:14 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.92 mi NW of Isabella | No damage reported. |
| 2017-07-03 17:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.49 mi NNE of Bouse Junction | No damage reported. |
| 2017-05-27 22:27 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Chester | Several power poles downed. |
| 2017-05-18 15:40 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.23 mi SSW of Bouse Junction | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2016-08-07 19:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Ames | Four inch tree limbs were snapped. |
| 2016-06-28 16:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.77 mi NE of Bouse Junction | Several tree limbs were blown down. |
| 2016-06-28 17:15 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | .56 mi W of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2016-06-27 18:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2016-04-26 14:14 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-04-26 14:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.31 mi ENE of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-04-26 16:21 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .89 mi NE of Orienta | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-04-26 16:41 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2015-05-26 18:38 | Hail | 3" teacup | 2.17 mi SE of Ames | No damage reported. |
| 2015-05-26 18:45 | Hail | 3" teacup | 4.46 mi E of Ames | No damage reported. |
| 2015-05-16 17:20 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 0 mi N of Cleo Springs | Trees blown down. |
| 2015-05-16 18:00 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Cleo Springs | Car was flipped over. Roof from office building was damaged. |
| 2014-09-01 18:15 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5.12 mi NNE of Meno | No damage was reported. |
| 2014-06-28 09:25 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Ringwood | Estimated 60 to 70 mph winds. No damage information was provided. |
| 2014-06-01 22:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .89 mi SW of Orienta | Estimated 60 mph winds. No damage was reported. |
| 2013-10-04 17:02 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.42 mi ENE of Bouse Junction | No damage was reported. |
| 2013-07-10 17:35 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 1.11 mi W of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2013-05-18 19:40 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2013-05-18 20:50 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | Mesonet 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 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi S of Chester | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2013-05-08 17:11 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 1.38 mi S of Chester | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-08 17:35 | Hail | 3" teacup | 2.79 mi W of Orion | Several reports of tennis ball to tea cup size hail in this area between 5:30-5:40pm LST. |
| 2012-07-19 18:45 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2012-05-29 17:23 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 3.89 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-05-29 17:35 | Hail | 3" teacup | 2.33 mi ENE of Meno | No damage was reported. |
| 2012-05-29 17:49 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5.64 mi NE of Ames | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2011-09-17 18:25 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2011-08-12 19:30 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 4 mi E of Meno | The wind gust was measured at the Lahoma mesonet site. |
| 2011-07-29 14:15 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 10 mi N of Chester | Several power poles were downed along Highway 281, 5 miles south of Highway 412. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| 2011-07-13 16:47 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 6 mi W of Ringwood | A power pole was blown down. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| 2011-06-28 03:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2011-05-23 14:49 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6 mi S of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-05-23 14:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi S of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2011-05-23 15:20 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 4 mi N of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-05-23 15:24 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6 mi NE of Ringwood | The report was relayed by an off-duty WFO Hastings, Nebraska Employee. |
| 2011-05-23 15:24 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6 mi NE of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2011-05-23 15:29 | Hail | 3" teacup | 6 mi N of Ringwood | The hail report was relayed by an off-duty NWS Hastings, Nebraska employee. |
| 2011-05-23 17:58 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2011-04-08 17:50 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Cleo Springs | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2011-04-08 18:20 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 6 mi N of Ringwood | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2010-09-15 18:00 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 4.71 mi NW of Ringwood | The hail was reported by KWTV-9. |
| 2010-09-15 18:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-09-15 18:28 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi E of Ringwood | The hail was reported along Highway 58. |
| 2010-09-15 18:33 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi SSW of Orienta | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-09-01 16:08 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-09-01 16:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Ames | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-08-20 19:15 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Ringwood | Large tree limbs were downed across the town. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| 2010-05-16 12:22 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 8 mi WSW of Fairview | The hail report was relayed by KWTV-9. |
| 2010-04-23 01:40 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 3.95 mi E of Meno | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2010-04-04 19:17 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Ames | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2010-04-04 19:23 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1 mi SE of Ames | The hail fell at the Korner Store in Ames. |
Worst storm days in Major County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-25 | 10 | 2.5" (tennis ball) | 64 mph |
| 2011-05-23 | 7 | 3" (teacup) | — |
| 2018-05-19 | 6 | 2.75" (baseball) | — |
| 2026-04-17 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2010-09-15 | 4 | 2.75" (baseball) | — |
| 2016-04-26 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2013-05-08 | 3 | 3" (teacup) | — |
| 2012-05-29 | 3 | 3" (teacup) | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2018-05-29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-25 | 2.5" tennis ball | 2.89 mi SW of Fairview | Social media image. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-25 | 2.5" tennis ball | 3.52 mi SE of Fairview | Social media image. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2024-05-25 | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Fairview | Social media image. Time is radar estimated. |
| 2022-05-13 | 2.5" tennis ball | 4.84 mi N of Ringwood | No narrative filed |
| 2018-05-19 | 2.75" baseball | 4.91 mi WSW of Orienta | No narrative filed |
| 2018-05-19 | 2.75" baseball | 2.07 mi N of Fairview | No narrative filed |
| 2018-05-19 | 2" hen egg | 2.76 mi S of Orienta | No narrative filed |
| 2018-05-19 | 2.5" tennis ball | 4.34 mi NW of Isabella | No 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:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.7% |
| February | 0 | 0.0% |
| March | 3 | 2.1% |
| April | 19 | 13.3% |
| May | 64 | 44.8% |
| June | 28 | 19.6% |
| July | 8 | 5.6% |
| August | 9 | 6.3% |
| September | 10 | 7.0% |
| October | 1 | 0.7% |
| November | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 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.