El Reno Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for El Reno, OK

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 381 hail storms within 25 miles of El Reno, OK. Of those, 291 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 121 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — El Reno Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive43 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe92 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant156 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate90 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

El Reno Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026121 events
202571 events
202457 events
2023109 events
202220 events
20213 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for El Reno, with 121 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in El Reno typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent El Reno Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near El Reno

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-12 1 NNW Oklahoma City, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-07-05 2 NW Mustang, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-07-05 1 W Mustang, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-07-05 3 S Yukon, OK Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-06-27 9 S Omega, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-26 OMEGA, OK Significant 1.00" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-06-22 8 S Omega, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-11 EL RENO, OK Severe 1.75" Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
2026-06-11 UNION CITY, OK Severe 1.75" Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
2026-06-11 Union City, OK Severe 1.75" —
2026-06-11 2 NW Union City, OK Significant 1.25" Report from mPING.
2026-06-11 UNION CITY, OK Significant 1.25" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-06-11 4 SSW El Reno, OK Destructive 2.50" —
2026-06-11 EL RENO, OK Destructive 2.50" Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser.
2026-06-11 1 W El Reno, OK Severe 1.75" —
2026-05-08 1 S Yukon, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 MOORE, OK Significant 1.00" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-05-08 3 SSE Yukon, OK Severe 1.75" —
2026-05-08 3 S Yukon, OK Severe 1.75" Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
2026-05-08 MUSTANG, OK Significant 1.25" The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

Wind Storm History — El Reno Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 140 high-wind events within 25 miles of El Reno, OK in the past five years. Of those, 140 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 105 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive1 event
Severe86 events
Significant53 events

Recent Wind Events Near El Reno

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-09-12 6 NW Cashion, OK 63 Significant Personal weather stations in the area reported 60-70 mph wind gusts.
2026-08-07 5 NNE Piedmont, OK 63 Significant Personal weather station measurement.
2026-07-05 7 E Mustang, OK 75 Severe —
2026-07-05 2 WNW Warr Acres, OK 59 Significant —
2026-06-27 5 SW El Reno, OK 75 Severe El Reno Airport.
2026-06-27 5 SW Concho, OK 75 Severe —
2026-06-26 EL RENO, OK 75 Severe El Reno (ELRE) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-26 CALUMET, OK 75 Severe A barn was destroyed by thunderstorm winds. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-26 EL RENO, OK 74 Severe El Reno (ELRE) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-26 EL RENO, OK 70 Severe Images showing multiple power poles and large tree limbs blown down were shared by emergency management. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-23 (OKC)WILL ROGERS APT, OK 62 Significant Oklahoma City Will Rogers International Airport (KOKC) observation.
2026-06-23 7 W Valley Brook, OK 70 Severe WILL ROGERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
2026-06-23 (OKC)WILL ROGERS APT, OK 75 Severe Oklahoma City Will Rogers International Airport (KOKC) observation.
2026-06-22 2 SSW Minco, OK 60 Significant —
2026-06-22 UNION CITY, OK 85 Severe The roof of the Union City Post Office sustained significant damage, with a large portion of the wood decking blown off. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-22 2 SSW Minco, OK 67 Severe —
2026-06-22 MINCO, OK 60 Significant Minco (MINC) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-22 2 SSW Minco, OK 59 Significant —
2026-06-22 MINCO, OK 67 Severe Minco (MINC) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-22 2 SSW Minco, OK 67 Severe —

Frequently Asked Questions About El Reno Hail

When was the last major hail storm in El Reno, OK?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of El Reno was on September 12, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in El Reno?

El Reno averages roughly 76 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 291 of the 381 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in El Reno?

The largest documented hail near El Reno in the last five years was egg-sized. Most El Reno-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in OK?

Most homeowners insurance policies in OK cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific El Reno address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near El Reno. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in El Reno

If your property in or near El Reno took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why El Reno's Location Matters for Hail

El Reno sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.

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