Oklahoma, 2026

Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, June 13 to 14, 2026

June 13 to 14, 2026 · NWS OUN · 21 events in 8 counties and zones

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted northern Oklahoma on the 13th and early morning hours of the 14th. The first featured a slowly decaying line of thunderstorms during the early morning of the 13th, producing a few observations of severe winds and wind damage.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$77,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
21

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS OUN wrote it up.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted northern Oklahoma on the 13th and early morning hours of the 14th. The first featured a slowly decaying line of thunderstorms during the early morning of the 13th, producing a few observations of severe winds and wind damage. Later in the afternoon, a pair of supercell thunderstorms developed along a remnant outflow boundary across the region. Provided strong instability and steep lapse rates, several reports of large hail and damaging wind gusts were received with this activity. Later, a semi-organized convective line (along an approaching cold front) impacted similar areas, leading to additional reports of mainly damaging/severe wind gusts.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Norman, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 12, 10:05 PM CST, 2 hours 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1059 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
  • Severe thunderstorm risk through the weekend. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary hazards.
  • Hot & muggy conditions expected again Saturday, with heat indices near and above 100-105 degrees in the afternoon and evening.
  • Active pattern continues through the weekend, with additional chances for rain and storms. Locally heavy rain/flooding possible.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 12, 10:05 PM CST, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
1105 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1059 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

- Severe thunderstorm risk through the weekend. Damaging wind
  gusts and large hail are the primary hazards.

- Hot & muggy conditions expected again Saturday, with heat
  indices near and above 100-105 degrees in the afternoon and
  evening.

- Active pattern continues through the weekend, with additional
  chances for rain and storms. Locally heavy rain/flooding
  possible.

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Rest of today and tonight)
Issued at 139 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

Scattered showers/storms will continue to develop in parts of
southern OK and western north TX this afternoon as an outflow
boundary continues to move west and northwest across the area.
Additional development of a few storms will also be possible along
the outflow boundary further north into parts of central/northern OK
although this is a low chance. Some of these storms may become
strong/severe with strong winds and hail. This activity is expected
to end this evening.

There is a higher chance for additional showers/storms across
northern OK tonight into early Saturday. Models show storms
developing in the High Plains this afternoon/evening. These storms
are expected to develop into a complex that moves east across SW KS
and the Panhandles eventually moving into OK where it continues to
move eastward. There are a few models that keep the complex north of
the fa in S KS so there is some uncertainty with the southern
extent. This complex will have the potential for severe storms with
damaging winds the main concern although hail is a secondary
concern.

Humid conditions will return today as the moist airmass that got
shifted southward yesterday continues to spread back to the north
with 60s/70s dewpoints returning to much/all of the fa by evening.
Temperatures this afternoon are expected to be a bit cooler than the
last few days with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s. However, with
the humid conditions it will likely feel like there isn't too much
of a difference. Temperatures tonight will be warm with lows in the
low/mid 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Saturday through Sunday night)
Issued at 139 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

Some lingering showers/storms from the storm complex may still be
ongoing in parts of northern OK Saturday morning before
ending/moving out but for the most part much of the fa will likely
remain dry through much of the daylight hours. Rain chances will
begin late Saturday afternoon and increase Saturday night into
Sunday with the highest chances shifting southward during that
time. Models show another cold front moving into NW OK late
afternoon/early evening. This front is expected to continue to
move southward Saturday night into Sunday pushing into central TX
by Sunday evening. Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday
and Sunday. Sunday's severe potential will be somewhat dependent
on how things evolve Saturday night into Sunday morning and for
our fa would likely be confined to parts of far southern OK and
western north TX where as the risk on Saturday is over a greater
portion of the fa. Damaging winds and large hail are the primary
concerns both days. Locally heavy rain/flooding will also be a
concern this weekend.

Another hot and humid day is expected Saturday with highs back into
the 90s and low 100s. Triple digit heat index values will be
possible across much of the fa with heat indices at or above 105
possible in some locations with the most likely area right now
looking to be in parts of northern and central OK. There are some
elements that could however mitigate these higher heat indices which
leads to some uncertainty. The uncertainty stems from whether there
will be any lingering effects from the thunderstorm complex that is
expected to move through tonight. Potential factors would be any
lingering cloud cover, outflow boundary, and/or showers/storms
lasting longer than currently expected. With the uncertainty, will
hold off on issuing a heat advisory but if it looks like these
things will not be a factor then a heat advisory would probably be
needed for at least parts of the fa tomorrow.

The good news is some relief is expected to be on the way. Cooler
air is expected to move into the region behind the front which will
lead to highs (mid 70s to low 80s) on Sunday that are about 15 to 25
degrees cooler than on Saturday. Lows Sunday night will also be much
cooler with temperatures ranging from the mid/upper 50s in northern
OK to the mid 60s in south central OK.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday through Thursday)
Issued at 124 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

As the cooler and drier air overspreads the area, after a chance of
some lingering showers across the south early, expect mainly dry and
cool conditions by Monday afternoon. Highs will only climb into the
upper 70s and lower 80s.

South winds return Tuesday as we start a warm up into the middle of
the upcoming week. Windy and hot conditions expected by Wednesday as
daytime highs return to the upper 90s and lower 100s along and
northwest of I-44. These conditions may linger through the end of
the week.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1105 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

A complex of thunderstorms will move into northwest Oklahoma
tonight. The complex of thunderstorms should weaken with southeast
extent. Strong to severe winds gusts and reduced visibilities are
possible with the thunderstorms. Outside of thunderstorms, light
south to southeast winds are expected tonight. These winds will
become gusty during the day tomorrow before weakening in the
evening. Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop tomorrow
evening across northern into northwest Oklahoma.

Mahale

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  73  94  68  74 /  50   0  90  60
Hobart OK         73  96  66  77 /  40   0  80  60
Wichita Falls TX  73  95  71  83 /  20  10  60  70
Gage OK           72 100  60  74 /  70  30  90  40
Ponca City OK     73  95  66  75 /  40  30 100  20
Durant OK         77  92  76  83 /  10  10  60  80

&&

.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
TX...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...25
SHORT TERM...25
LONG TERM....30
AVIATION...10

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 12, 10:34 PM CST, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1134 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

OKZ004-009-130500-
Harper OK-Ellis OK-
1134 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Ellis
and Harper Counties through MIDNIGHT CDT...

At 1134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Englewood to 7 miles east
of Lipscomb. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Shattuck, Laverne, Buffalo, Arnett, Gage, Fargo, May, Rosston, and
Catesby.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 9951 3659 9959 3659 9961 3650 9960
      3610 9968 3614 10000 3700 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0434Z 269DEG 30KT 3696 9993 3624 10014

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Jun 12, 11:21 PM CST, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1221 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

OKZ009-010-014-130545-
Woodward OK-Roger Mills OK-Ellis OK-
1221 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Ellis, northwestern
Roger Mills and southwestern Woodward Counties through 1245 AM CDT...

At 1220 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles south of Gage to 6 miles south of
Arnett to 6 miles north of Durham. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Shattuck, Arnett, Gage, Fargo, and Harmon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3638 9947 3613 9946 3591 9956 3588 10000
      3608 10000 3635 9999
TIME...MOT...LOC 0520Z 275DEG 26KT 3625 9978 3604 9980 3593 9990

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The radar

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Event by event

17 thunderstorm wind, 4 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woods

When
June 13, 12:15 AM CST
Where
Woods County, 13.63 mi NNE of Camp Houston
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.987, -99.011

May Ranch (MAYR) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Garfield

When
June 13, 1:45 AM CST
Where
Garfield County, 1.31 mi ESE of Hillsdale
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.550, -97.970

Power lines were blown down along Keowee Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blaine

When
June 13, 4:25 AM CST
Where
Blaine County, 6.53 mi W of Watonga
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
35.842, -98.526

Watonga (WATO) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable heat burst event.

Hail, Grant

When
June 13, 4:57 PM CST
Where
Grant County, 5.15 mi WNW of Deer Creek
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.838, -97.606

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 6:25 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 3.66 mi S of Blackwell
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.747, -97.283

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.

Hail, Kay

When
June 13, 6:30 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 0.72 mi SSW of Blackwell
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.791, -97.286

The report was relayed through mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 6:30 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 0.77 mi NE of Newkirk
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.887, -97.049

Tree and power pole damage occurred along north Pine Street in Newkirk. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Hail, Kay

When
June 13, 6:35 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 0.85 mi E of Blackwell
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.802, -97.265

The report was relayed through mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 6:35 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 3.45 mi SSE of Blackwell
Measured
51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.754, -97.254

Blackwell (BLAC) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 6:42 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 0.04 mi NNE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
36.730, -97.100

Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 8:35 PM CST
Where
Kay County, Newkirk
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.880, -97.060

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.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 8:38 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 3.54 mi WNW of Blackwell
Measured
71 kt (82 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.811, -97.342

A portable weather station observation on the Oklahoma Highway 11 bridge over Interstate 35.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 8:45 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 7.86 mi SW of Hardy
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.898, -96.910

Newkirk (NEWK) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grant

When
June 13, 8:50 PM CST
Where
Grant County, Lamont
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.690, -97.560

Several roofs and fences sustained minor thunderstorm wind damage, along with many large tree limbs blown down, in/around Lamont. A broadcast media storm chaser measured a 67-mph wind gust with a handheld anemometer near the event time. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 8:50 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 7.86 mi SW of Hardy
Measured
66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.898, -96.910

Newkirk (NEWK) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 8:55 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 3.45 mi SSE of Blackwell
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.754, -97.254

Blackwell (BLAC) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roger Mills

When
June 13, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Roger Mills County, 5.48 mi SW of Cheyenne
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
35.546, -99.728

Cheyenne (CHEY) Mesonet observation.

Hail, Kay

When
June 13, 9:03 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 3.36 mi ENE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.755, -97.048

The report was relayed through mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When
June 13, 9:04 PM CST
Where
Kay County, 0.04 mi NNE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured
58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
36.730, -97.100

Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Payne

When
June 13, 10:13 PM CST
Where
Payne County, 0.69 mi WNW of Cushing
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.982, -96.772

A personal weather station observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pottawatomie

When
June 14, 12:20 AM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 4.42 mi E of Pink
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
35.261, -97.042

A power pole was blown down. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1355738, 1355744, 1355745, 1351319, 1351321, 1351322, 1351327, 1351323, 1351324, 1351326, 1351331, 1351372, 1351345, 1351341, 1351347, 1351352, 1351377, 1351362, 1351366, 1351370, 1356643.