Comanche County, Oklahoma: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 230 hail reports in Comanche County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 76 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit, reported on June 15, 2023 near Lawton. May is the peak month (33% of reports).
- 230hail reports, 2014–2026
- 76days with hail of 1 in or more
- 27days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 4 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Comanche County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2.25 in |
| 2015 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2016 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 4 in |
| 2017 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 in |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2019 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2020 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 3 in |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2023 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 4 in |
| 2024 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 2.75 in |
| 2025 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2.75 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 66 |
| May | 75 |
| Jun | 44 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 10 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 9 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
May alone has 33% of the 230 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Comanche County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
193 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2023 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 19 | Lawton |
| April 29, 2016 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 8 | Mt Scott |
| April 21, 2020 | 3 in, a teacup | 7 | Elgin |
| June 30, 2017 | 3 in, a teacup | 3 | Mt Scott |
| October 21, 2017 | 3 in, a teacup | 2 | Indiahoma |
| April 19, 2023 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 7 | Pumpkin Center |
| May 8, 2026 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 7 | Chattanooga |
| April 26, 2026 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 5 | Pumpkin Center |
| May 12, 2016 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 4 | Geronimo |
| June 4, 2024 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 2 | Cache |
“Storms initiated along a warm front amid strong instability and enough shear for multiple storms producing very large hail up to the size of baseballs and a few brief tornadoes on the evening of the 21st.”
National Weather Service report, April 21, 2020
“Maximum hail size increased from dime to baseball during the event time in/near Chattanooga.”
National Weather Service report, May 8, 2026
Tornadoes in Comanche County
NOAA lists 13 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 8 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2019 | EF2 | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | Geronimo · 0 deaths, 1 injured |
| May 16, 2015 | EF1 | 7.14 mi | 400 yd | Meers |
| April 29, 2016 | EF1 | 4 mi | 700 yd | Elgin |
| May 16, 2015 | EF0 | 6 mi | 50 yd | Geronimo |
| October 12, 2021 | EF0 | 5.5 mi | 900 yd | Indiahoma |
| June 15, 2023 | EF0 | 3.8 mi | 50 yd | Faxon |
| May 7, 2014 | EF0 | 1.5 mi | 400 yd | Wichita Mtns Nwr Hq |
| May 27, 2014 | EF0 | 0.12 mi | 50 yd | Faxon |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2023 | 104 mph | Lawton |
| May 16, 2015 | 98 mph | Meers |
| April 10, 2016 | 90 mph | Geronimo |
| June 11, 2026 | 90 mph | Pumpkin Center |
| February 26, 2023 | 85 mph | Geronimo |
| May 6, 2023 | 83 mph | Lawton |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Lawton.
Comanche County cities we cover
Other Oklahoma counties
- Oklahoma County (427 reports)
- Cleveland County (365 reports)
- Tulsa County (340 reports)
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.