Hail history for Bowlegs, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bowlegs since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bowlegs
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Sep 23, 2023
16 reports on 12 days since 1982 · #428 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Bowlegs
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bowlegs
The latest hail report in and around Bowlegs is from April 26, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on September 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bowlegs logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #428 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bowlegs accounts for 6% of the 271 reports filed in Seminole County.
25% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Oklahoma town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on September 23, 2023 near 1.52 N Dewright.
Reports were up 350% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2023, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (44% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bowlegs 0.6
- Seminole County 4.0
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bowlegs 7
- Seminole County 45
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bowlegs 25%
- Seminole County 11%
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.52 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bowlegs | Seminole | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.52 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Seminole | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.52 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:07 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 19%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 4 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.52 SSW Bowlegs | Seminole | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.42 N Dewright | Seminole | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.52 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.52 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.52 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.82 SSW Bowlegs | Seminole | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bowlegs | Seminole | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Dewright | Seminole | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Dewright | Seminole | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bowlegs | Seminole | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Bowlegs | Seminole | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Bowlegs | Seminole | 00:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bowlegs
Questions about hail in Bowlegs
How often does it hail in Bowlegs, Oklahoma?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bowlegs since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #428 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bowlegs?
Most reports come in March, September, April. March alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bowlegs?
3.00 in (teacup size) on September 23, 2023 near 1.52 N Dewright. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bowlegs?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bowlegs had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 26, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.