Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 8, 2026

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 8, 2026
Start: 2026-05-08T14:30
End: 2026-05-08T21:00
Location: Oklahoma

May 8, 2026 · NWS TSA · 60 events in 12 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $6.7 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 60

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 TSA wrote it up.

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across north central Oklahoma during the early afternoon of the 8th, along a cold front approaching the region from the northwest. The thunderstorms spread across eastern Oklahoma during the mid afternoon and evening. The atmosphere became moderately unstable during the afternoon ahead of the cold front in eastern Oklahoma, and deep-layer wind shear increased across the region with the approach of an upper level disturbance. The combination of moderately strong instability and strong deep-layer wind shear resulted in some thunderstorms evolving into supercell thunderstorms, the strongest of which produced large hail up to three inches in diameter and damaging wind.

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 Tulsa, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 8, 11:46 AM CST, 2 hours 44 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 1245 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
Scattered strong to severe storms from mid afternoon through evening.
Thunderstorm chances continue Saturday night into Sunday.
Temps near mid May normals forecast next week w/ low rain chances.

Area forecast discussion, May 8, 11:46 AM CST, 2 hours 44 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1246 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1245 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

 - Scattered strong to severe storms from mid afternoon through
   evening.

 - Thunderstorm chances continue Saturday night into Sunday.

 - Temps near mid May normals forecast next week w/ low rain
   chances.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Through tonight )
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

Cold front currently passing far NW OK and will continue eastward
becoming a focus for thunderstorm development by mid afternoon.
Guidance is in good agreement on increasing storm coverage through
early evening as storms spread east and southeastward across the
region. Forecast profiles maintain a drier subcloud layer as low
level moisture return is meager with strong deep layer shear that
remains near unidirectional through the evening. This will favor
supercells with any sustained updrafts with efficient storm splits
likely leading to multiple cell interactions with time. The
initial storms will be capable of large hail and damaging winds
with a transition to broken line segments and damaging winds
becoming the primary hazard. The eastward extent of the
instability axis will be confined within the forecast area with
the high value corridor more favored across E OK and points south
and westward. This should result in a lesser severe risk with
eastward extent while also allowing a quick stabilization trend
after sunset which keeps the severe weather confined to the
evening hours. The composite cold front and outflow boundary will
likely push through far SE OK by sunrise Saturday.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Friday)
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

The aforementioned boundary will be a focus for storm development
and expansion late Saturday through Saturday night. Initial
storms are likely to develop well west of the region Saturday
afternoon and spread eastward into the forecast area Saturday
night. Severe weather potential will be lower with this eastward
progression with a limited risk hail risk Saturday night. A
stronger wave approaches and passes through the region Sunday
through Sunday night driving a cold front south of the area by
Monday. Increased forcing in advance of the wave and along the
advancing front is likely to sustain the early day convection with
the storms spreading southward through Sunday.

Dry and mild day Monday as sfc high pressure settles over the
region. Northwesterly flow aloft continues through early next week
with the next cold front passing Tuesday or Tuesday night with a
chance of shower and storms. The remainder of the work week is
forecast to maintain temperatures near seasonal normals and mostly
dry conditions. The pattern aloft may trend toward a more
unsettled state by next weekend into next week and more typical
of mid May.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through early afternoon for all sites.
By 21z, scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop along an
advancing frontal boundary in northeast Oklahoma. These storms will
move south and east through the evening hours, with impacts possible
at all sites. Storms may produce hail, strong and erratic winds,
heavy rainfall, and reduced vsbys as a result. By 06z, storms are
likely to have exited the local area, with clearing skies overnight.
Short term guidance continues to suggest fog potential overnight
into Saturday morning, particularly aligned with the rainfall
footprint in NE OK and NW AR. Confidence was high enough to include
vsby reduction in the KBVO TAF with this forecast issuance, but
additional sites may need to be included in future updates.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   55  84  62  71 /  40   0  80  60
FSM   58  86  61  77 /  40   0  50  80
MLC   58  86  64  75 /  60   0  70  90
BVO   49  84  57  70 /  20   0  70  50
FYV   53  84  59  73 /  60   0  50  70
BYV   54  82  58  70 /  60   0  40  70
MKO   55  83  61  72 /  70   0  70  80
MIO   52  81  58  68 /  50   0  50  50
F10   55  83  61  72 /  70   0  80  90
HHW   59  83  64  79 /  30   0  30  90

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
AR...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...07
LONG TERM....07
AVIATION...42

Hazardous weather outlook, May 8, 12:49 PM CST, 1 hour 41 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
149 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

ARZ001-002-010-011-119-120-129-219-220-229-OKZ049-053-055>071-
073>075-154-172-176-254-272-276-354-376-091900-
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Northern Crawford-
Northern Franklin-North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-
Central and Southern Franklin-Southern Sebastian-Pushmataha-
Choctaw-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-
Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-
Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Western Osage-
Northern Sequoyah-Northern Le Flore-Northeast Osage-
Central and Southern Sequoyah-Central Le Flore-Southeast Osage-
Southern Le Flore-
149 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
	RISK...Elevated.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...After 3 PM.

DISCUSSION...
Thunderstorms are expected to develop across northeast Oklahoma
this afternoon and spread east and southward through the evening.
Initial storms will be capable of large hail and locally damaging
winds. As storms become more numerous by early evening the
primary hazard will gradually transition to mainly damaging
winds. The severe weather threat will begin to diminish by
mid evening with storms likely dissipating around midnight.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
MONDAY...No Hazards.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
THURSDAY...High Wind Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to spread into eastern
Oklahoma Saturday night and continue into the day Sunday. These storms
will have a limited severe weather threat and potential for locally
heavy rainfall.

A weak frontal boundary may bring a few showers and thunderstorms
to parts of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Tuesday night
into Wednesday.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 8, 1:32 PM CST, 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
232 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

OKZ154-082015-
Western Osage OK-
232 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL OSAGE COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...

At 232 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 7 miles northeast of Kaw Lake to 3 miles
northeast of Kaw City. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations in or near the path include...
Shidler...                        Grainola...
Foraker...                        Pearsonia...
Eastern Kaw Lake...               Webb City...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 9641 3676 9645 3676 9682 3677 9682
      3677 9679 3678 9679 3678 9675 3697 9675
      3700 9665
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 249DEG 26KT 3686 9679 3679 9680

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, May 8, 2:18 PM CST, 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
318 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

OKZ154-254-082045-
Western Osage OK-Northeast Osage OK-
318 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL OSAGE COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Foraker, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations in or near the path include...
Foraker...                        Pearsonia...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 9636 3682 9625 3679 9657 3693 9665
      3700 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 259DEG 34KT 3687 9660

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 119 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:30 UTC.

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Event by event

52 hail, 8 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Osage

When: May 8, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Burbank
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.700, -96.720

Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles, and covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: May 8, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 2.31 mi SSW of Wynona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.518, -96.342

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Wynona measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Hail, Osage

When: May 8, 3:41 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Wynona
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 36.550, -96.330

Baseball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Osage

When: May 8, 3:43 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Wynona
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.550, -96.330

Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: May 8, 3:43 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Wynona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.550, -96.330

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Hail, Washington

When: May 8, 4:05 PM CST to 4:25 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 4.77 mi SW of Ramona
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.490, -95.990

Hail up to quarter size covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: May 8, 4:10 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 4.77 mi SW of Ramona
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.490, -95.990

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Hail, Osage

When: May 8, 4:24 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 3 mi W of Skiatook
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.370, -96.054

Hail, Pawnee

When: May 8, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Pawnee County, 1 mi S of Pawnee
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.316, -96.800

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi NE of Skiatook
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.411, -95.949

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:31 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 0.14 mi SSW of Skiatook
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.368, -96.001

Hail up to half dollar size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:32 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4.77 mi NE of Skiatook
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.410, -95.930

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1 mi WNW of Collinsville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.376, -95.847

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:36 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4.77 mi NE of Skiatook
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.410, -95.930

Hail up to ping pong ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:39 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4.31 mi W of Collinsville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.369, -95.907

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:41 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4.59 mi ESE of Skiatook
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.351, -95.921

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 7 mi S of Collinsville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.270, -95.810

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1.09 mi N of Owasso
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.286, -95.848

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Hail, Osage

When: May 8, 4:47 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 4.18 mi S of Skiatook Arpt
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.290, -96.010

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 6.56 mi NNW of Catoosa
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.269, -95.793

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:49 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2 mi W of Owasso
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.270, -95.886

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi SW of Collinsville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.339, -95.868

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:52 PM CST to 5:03 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 6.18 mi SE of Collinsville
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.305, -95.754

Wind-driven hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter damaged homes, vehicles, outbuildings, and trailers. The hail drifts were up to 2.5 feet deep, and were still evident on the north side of buildings until May 12th.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:52 PM CST to 5:03 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 6.18 mi SE of Collinsville
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.305, -95.754

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs, and damaged the roofs of homes.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:52 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 5.91 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.264, -95.777

Hail up to half dollar size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:53 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 3.84 mi SSW of Sageeyah
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.319, -95.677

Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:53 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1 mi N of Owasso
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.285, -95.850

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:54 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 4.29 mi SSE of Collinsville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.310, -95.810

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:54 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 6.2 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.268, -95.781

Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi W of Owasso
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.270, -95.904

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 5.24 mi ESE of Collinsville
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.330, -95.750

Hail up to half dollar size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 4:58 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 5.88 mi SE of Collinsville
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.300, -95.770

Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:03 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 3 mi NE of Verdigris
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.261, -95.642

Hail, Osage

When: May 8, 5:07 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 5 mi N of Sand Spgs
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.222, -96.120

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:09 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 0.06 mi N of Verdigris
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.231, -95.680

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:11 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 0.35 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.232, -95.686

Hail up to ping pong ball size damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:12 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 0.5 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.233, -95.688

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 3 mi E of Verdigris
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.230, -95.626

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 3 mi E of Verdigris
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.230, -95.626

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 5:18 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi NNW of Tulsa
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.190, -95.971

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 5:26 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1.18 mi W of Dawson
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.167, -95.921

Hail, Rogers

When: May 8, 5:28 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 1.41 mi NW of Inola
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 36.164, -95.518

Hail up to ping pong ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 8, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2.52 mi SE of Dawson
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.146, -95.866

Hail, Mayes

When: May 8, 5:32 PM CST
Where: Mayes County, 5.12 mi NW of Mazie
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.148, -95.440

Hail up to half dollar size covered the ground, and damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Wagoner

When: May 8, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 3.91 mi W of Yonkers
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.050, -95.340

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When: May 8, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 3.91 mi W of Yonkers
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.050, -95.340

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Hail, Wagoner

When: May 8, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 3.5 mi N of La Barge
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.030, -95.370

Hail up to ping pong ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Wagoner

When: May 8, 5:56 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 0.86 mi SSW of La Barge
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.970, -95.388

Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Wagoner

When: May 8, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 1.69 mi SW of Okay
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.851, -95.319

Hail, Okmulgee

When: May 8, 6:48 PM CST
Where: Okmulgee County, 5.97 mi WNW of Hector
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.860, -96.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: May 8, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, 6 mi NNW of Cookson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.780, -95.011

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Hail, Okmulgee

When: May 8, 7:06 PM CST
Where: Okmulgee County, 0.77 mi E of Pumpkin Center
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.682, -95.766

Hail up to half dollar size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Sequoyah

When: May 8, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Sequoyah County, 4.47 mi W of Blackgum
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.630, -95.079

Hail, McIntosh

When: May 8, 7:42 PM CST
Where: McIntosh County, 2.94 mi SSE of Rentiesville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.479, -95.487

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Sequoyah

When: May 8, 7:49 PM CST
Where: Sequoyah County, 3 mi N of Muldrow
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.463, -94.600

Hail up to tennis ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Sequoyah

When: May 8, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Sequoyah County, 0.75 mi S of Muldrow
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.409, -94.601

Hail, Sequoyah

When: May 8, 7:58 PM CST
Where: Sequoyah County, Roland
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.420, -94.520

Hail, Okmulgee

When: May 8, 8:49 PM CST
Where: Okmulgee County, 3.73 mi N of Schulter
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.574, -95.956

Hail, Okmulgee

When: May 8, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Okmulgee County, 1 mi S of Okmulgee
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.615, -95.970

Hail, Le Flore

When: May 8, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Le Flore County, Poteau
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.050, -94.620

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.

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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: 1325403, 1325404, 1325407, 1325405, 1325406, 1338359, 1340840, 1338360, 1338361, 1338362, 1338365, 1338368, 1338369, 1338371, 1338372, 1338383, 1339317, 1339320, 1339322, 1325426, 1339323, 1339335, 1325455, 1325457, 1339337, 1339339, 1339342, 1339344, 1339345, 1339398, 1340156, 1339400, 1339412, 1339414, 1340159, 1339443, 1339444, 1340157, 1340158, 1339446, and more.