Midwest City hail storm history
Oklahoma County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Midwest City, located in Oklahoma County, has experienced 17 hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, averaging 1.7 events annually. The city sits in the convergence zone where the dryline, jet stream, and Gulf moisture interact to produce intense supercell thunderstorms capable of generating large hail. Oklahoma County's documented hail history includes 8 significant events of 1.5 inches or larger, with the largest recorded hail reaching 3 inches during the October 24, 2025 event near Interstate 40 and Choctaw Road.
Hail season in Midwest City peaks from April through June, with May historically producing the most damaging large-hail events in the region. March and July represent secondary risk months when atmospheric conditions still favor hail development. The spring concentration of severe hail activity reflects the seasonal positioning of the jet stream and increasing atmospheric instability as Gulf moisture moves northward into Oklahoma County.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 135 recorded events, 36 (27%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The event time is estimated from radar observations.
The report was relayed through mPING.
An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated fr…
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed through mPING.
MPing report. Event time adjusted based on radar observations.
MPing report.
MPing report.
MPing report.
Event time is approximate.
MPing report.
Video and images relayed via social media showing ping pong ball to hen egg size hail.
Image relayed via social media. Location and time are radar estimated.
MPing report.
MPing report.
MPing report.
MPing report.
Golf ball sized hail mixed with quarters.
Nwschat report.
Reported via mping.
Observed at Hardesty and Gordon Cooper.
Report relayed from twitter.
Midwest City's hail event count of 17 events over 10 years reflects NOAA Storm Events Database records, which depend on trained spotters and trained law enforcement reports. Oklahoma County maintains moderate reporting density for severe weather, though rural areas and low-population zones may have underreported events. Hail damage claims data from local insurers and adjusters often exceeds official NOAA counts because not all roof damage incidents generate formal storm reports. Current-year data is excluded from the annual frequency table until October, when NOAA's Storm Events Database has processed the full hail season accounting for the standard 75-day reporting lag.
NOAA Storm Events Database source