Ponca City Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Ponca City, 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 129 hail storms within 25 miles of Ponca City, OK. Of those, 111 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 baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2024 was the most active year on record locally, with 44 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Ponca City Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic6 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive20 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe37 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant48 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate18 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Ponca City Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202642 events
202525 events
202444 events
202315 events
20223 events

2024 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Ponca City, with 44 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Ponca City 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 Ponca City Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Ponca City

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-07-04 5 E Ponca City, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-27 3 W Kildare, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-26 KILDARE, OK Significant 1.00" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-06-18 BILLINGS, OK Significant 1.00" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-06-18 7 S Tonkawa, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-18 ARKANSAS CITY, KS Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-18 Arkansas City, KS Severe 1.50" Public reported via media.
2026-06-14 1 S Blackwell, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-14 1 N Blackwell, OK Severe 1.75" Golf ball sized hail reported in Blackwell.
2026-06-14 4 S Kildare, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-13 BLACKWELL, OK Moderate 0.75" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-06-13 (PNC)PONCA CITY ARPT, OK Significant 1.00" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-06-13 BLACKWELL, OK Significant 1.00" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-05-19 PONCA CITY, OK Significant 1.25" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-05-19 1 E Ponca City, OK Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-05-08 4 S Kildare, OK Severe 1.50" Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
2026-05-08 (PNC)PONCA CITY ARPT, OK Severe 1.50" The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-05-08 BURBANK, OK Destructive 2.00" Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles, and covered the ground.
2026-05-08 Burbank, OK Destructive 2.00" Golf ball to occasional hen egg sized hail in Burbank. Reported to almost cover the ground.
2026-04-27 Arkansas City, KS Severe 1.50" —

Wind Storm History — Ponca City Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 95 high-wind events within 25 miles of Ponca City, OK in the past five years. Of those, 95 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 85 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe56 events
Significant39 events

Recent Wind Events Near Ponca City

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-07-05 5 NW Ceres, OK 60 Significant —
2026-07-04 2 NW Ponca City, OK 61 Significant —
2026-07-04 8 E Newkirk, OK 66 Severe —
2026-07-04 8 SW Hardy, OK 60 Significant Newkirk Mesonet.
2026-07-04 8 E Newkirk, OK 64 Severe —
2026-07-04 8 SW Hardy, OK 59 Significant Newkirk Mesonet.
2026-06-26 TONKAWA, OK 64 Severe Trees and tree limbs were blown down in/around Tonkawa. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-25 BRAMAN, OK 64 Severe Grain bins were damaged by thunderstorm winds. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. The report was relayed through Spotter Network.
2026-06-14 2 WSW Blackwell, OK 59 Significant 59 mph wind gust at Blackwell.
2026-06-14 2 NW Ponca City, OK 60 Significant 52 Knot wind gust at KPNC.
2026-06-14 7 SW Burbank, OK 62 Significant —
2026-06-14 8 SW Hardy, OK 76 Severe Newkirk mesonet.
2026-06-14 8 SW Hardy, OK 68 Severe Newkirk mesonet.
2026-06-13 BLACKWELL, OK 59 Significant Blackwell (BLAC) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-13 BLACKWELL, OK 75 Severe Four power poles were snapped along U.S. Highway 177, south of Hubbard Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-13 BLACKWELL, OK 60 Significant Blackwell (BLAC) Mesonet observation.
2026-06-13 APPERSON, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.
2026-06-13 NEWKIRK, OK 75 Severe Multiple confirmations of trees, power poles and power lines blown down in/around Newkirk. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
2026-06-13 (PNC)PONCA CITY ARPT, OK 60 Significant Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.
2026-06-13 NEWKIRK, OK 60 Significant Tree and power pole damage occurred along north Pine Street in Newkirk. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ponca City Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Ponca City, OK?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Ponca City was on July 4, 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 Ponca City?

Ponca City averages roughly 26 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 111 of the 129 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Ponca City?

The largest documented hail near Ponca City in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Ponca City-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 Ponca City address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Ponca City. 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 Ponca City

If your property in or near Ponca City 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 Ponca City's Location Matters for Hail

Ponca City 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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