Hail history for Gowen, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gowen since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gowen
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 23, 2000
12 reports on 11 days since 1988 · #524 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Gowen
- 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 Gowen
The latest hail report in and around Gowen is from April 24, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gowen logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #524 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gowen accounts for 6% of the 194 reports filed in Latimer County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 23, 2000 near 6 W Wilburton.
The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gowen 0.2
- Latimer County 3.0
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gowen 4
- Latimer County 47
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gowen 8%
- Latimer County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 W Wilburton | Latimer | $50K | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WNW Centerville | Pittsburg | $30K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.42 WNW Gowen | Latimer | $20K | 23:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 W Wilburton | Latimer | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Nov 9, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Latimer | — | 19:50 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 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WNW Centerville | Pittsburg | $30K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.42 WNW Gowen | Latimer | $20K | 23:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Gowen | Latimer | — | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Gowen | Latimer | — | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Gowen | Latimer | — | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Gowen | Latimer | — | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Keota | Haskell | — | 12:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 W Wilburton | Latimer | $50K | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 W Wilburton | Latimer | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Gowen | Latimer | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Gowen | Latimer | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Nov 9, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Latimer | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gowen
Questions about hail in Gowen
How often does it hail in Gowen, Oklahoma?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gowen since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #524 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gowen?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gowen?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 23, 2000 near 6 W Wilburton. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gowen?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gowen had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 24, 2026.
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.