Hail history for Poteau, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poteau since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Poteau
- Last hail
- May 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 24, 2019
60 reports on 50 days since 1957 · #65 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Poteau
- 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 Poteau
The latest hail report in and around Poteau is from May 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Poteau logged 23 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #65 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Poteau accounts for 11% of the 551 reports filed in Le Flore County.
7% 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 March 24, 2019 near 5 SSE Poteau.
Reports were up 30% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Poteau 1.1
- Le Flore County 10.5
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Poteau 17
- Le Flore County 102
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Poteau 7%
- Le Flore County 6%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 SSE Poteau | Le Flore | $20K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Le Flore | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SSW Poteau | Le Flore | $20K | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Poteau Kerr Arpt | Le Flore | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 SSE Cameron | Le Flore | $30K | 19:02 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 31 52%
- 1–2 in 25 42%
- 2 in + 4 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Poteau | Le Flore | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 SSE Cameron | Le Flore | $30K | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Poteau | Le Flore | $25K | 00:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.26 NNW Poteau | Le Flore | — | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Poteau | Le Flore | — | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2 WNW Poteau | Le Flore | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 SSE Poteau | Le Flore | $20K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SSW Poteau | Le Flore | $20K | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.32 NW Poteau | Le Flore | $20K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Poteau | Le Flore | $15K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Poteau | Le Flore | — | 07:53 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 NW Poteau | Le Flore | — | 07:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Poteau
- Shady Point 9 km · 12
- Cameron 10 km · 13
- Panama 13 km · 33
- Howe 13 km · 13
- Wister 15 km · 31
- Rock Island 18 km · 12
- Heavener 19 km · 52
- Spiro 19 km · 40
Questions about hail in Poteau
How often does it hail in Poteau, Oklahoma?
60 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poteau since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Poteau?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Poteau?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 24, 2019 near 5 SSE Poteau. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Poteau?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Poteau had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.