Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 9, 2026

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 9, 2026
Start: 2026-05-09T16:10
End: 2026-05-09T20:36
Location: Oklahoma

May 9, 2026 · NWS OUN · 37 events in 7 counties and zones

The passage of a southeastward-moving upper system (and associated surface front) fostered scattered severe thunderstorms during the evening of the 9th, focused across portions of western Oklahoma. Large to very large hail was the main storm hazard amid steep lapse rates and strong wind shear, sufficient for supercells.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $77,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 37

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.

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 May 9, 1:35 PM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 230 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
Potential for strong-severe storms and heavy rainfall/flooding this evening through Sunday morning.
Hot, well-above average temperatures are expected into next week.

Area forecast discussion, May 9, 1:35 PM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
235 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 230 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

- Potential for strong-severe storms and heavy rainfall/flooding this
  evening through Sunday morning.

- Hot, well-above average temperatures are expected into next
  week.

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Rest of today and tonight)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along
a diffuse dryline across the Texas/Oklahoma panhandles into
southwest Kansas in tandem with an approaching mid-level wave late
this afternoon into the early evening. The environment ahead of
the dryline will capable of supercells with large hail and
damaging wind gusts as they move eastward through the evening
across western into central Oklahoma. Given the scattered
coverage, many locations won't see storms from this round--but if
you experience a storm, it'll likely be quite intense. With a
strengthening low-level jet into the evening, there will a low
tornado risk with any sustained supercells.

The chance of showers and thunderstorms will increase markedly
overnight as an amplifying low-level jet will result in increasing
isentropic ascent/warm air advection. These thunderstorms may
organize into one or two small-scale complexes/clusters that will
move to the southeast through the overnight hours. The areas most
likely to experience thunderstorms are north central, central,
east central and south central/southeast Oklahoma.

While the magnitude/risk of severe weather is lower with the
overnight storms when compared to the daytime storms, some risk
for damaging wind gusts and hail will continue given the presence
of vertical wind shear and elevated instability. In addition,
heavy rainfall/flooding will be a risk overnight into Sunday
morning--especially in any urban areas or locations that usually
susceptible for flooding.

Mahale

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Sunday through Monday night)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

Remnant thunderstorms will be ongoing Sunday morning with a
continued risk for some severe weather and heavy
rainfall/flooding. This activity will continue to move to the
southeast Sunday morning. The risk of severe weather Sunday
afternoon will be highly dependent on how far south the
thunderstorms advance Sunday morning with redevelopment expected
along its outflow/the effective cold front. There is also the
potential for redevelopment of elevated storms north of the
effective front Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. The most
likely area for this is near or just north of the Red River.

Cool and dry weather is expected in the front's wake Sunday night
into Monday morning with lows ranging from the low 40s (northwest
Oklahoma) to the upper 50s (southeast Oklahoma).

Mahale

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Friday)
Issued at 128 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026

Still looks like an upper ridge will build east out of the Rockies
into the Plains through the middle of next week, with much warmer
temperatures expected during this time frame. There is a weak front
that enters northern Oklahoma late Tuesday that may bring a shower
or isolated thunderstorm to portions of north central into
northeastern Oklahoma. Otherwise, much of the week looks dry and
warm to hot. Some near record heat may occur, especially across the
west. With lack of moisture across the west, some elevated fire
concerns may also occur along with the heat, especially by the
latter part of the week.

There are hints in the models that the upper ridge may break down as
we approach the end of the week.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1213 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

VFR/MVFR ceilings expected this TAF period. There is some guidance
that shows IFR ceilings at a few sites Sunday morning but too
uncertain to put in any TAF at this time. A few isolated/widely
scattered storms could develop and affect portions of western
OK/western north TX late this afternoon and evening. The higher
chance and more widespread showers/storms will be overnight into
Sunday morning. Some of the storms could produce strong variable
winds and large hail. Winds will also be shifting this TAF period,
especially overnight into Sunday morning as outflow boundary(ies)
and/or front moves across the area.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  61  70  50  75 /  70  80  10   0
Hobart OK         62  74  49  79 /  30  50   0   0
Wichita Falls TX  66  82  54  80 /  20  70  30   0
Gage OK           53  70  41  79 /  40  70   0   0
Ponca City OK     57  71  45  76 /  80  60   0   0
Durant OK         66  79  58  77 /  40  90  40  10

&&

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

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 9, 3:49 PM CST, 21 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
449 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

OKZ014-021-092215-
Roger Mills OK-Beckham OK-
449 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Roger
Mills and northeastern Beckham Counties through 515 PM CDT...

At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Sayre, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Elk City, Sayre, and Berlin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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 3531 9982 3549 9982 3553 9940 3523 9942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2148Z 270DEG 20KT 3540 9973

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Bunker

Special weather statement, May 9, 4:00 PM CST, 10 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
500 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

OKZ014-021-092230-
Roger Mills OK-Beckham OK-
500 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Roger
Mills and northwestern Beckham Counties through 530 PM CDT...

At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Sweetwater, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Cheyenne, Sweetwater, Berlin, and Dempsey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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 3543 9998 3561 9996 3563 9953 3536 9956
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 274DEG 21KT 3552 9988

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Bunker

Special weather statement, May 9, 4:03 PM CST, 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
503 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

OKZ036-TXZ083-092230-
Jackson OK-Hardeman TX-
503 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Jackson
and central Hardeman Counties through 530 PM CDT...

At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goodlett, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Quanah, Eldorado, and Goodlett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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 3451 9971 3451 9967 3452 9967 3455 9955
      3428 9949 3426 9993 3444 9997
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 259DEG 22KT 3437 9987

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Bunker

Special weather statement, May 9, 4:10 PM CST, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
510 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

OKZ014-016-021-022-092300-
Roger Mills OK-Washita OK-Beckham OK-Custer OK-
510 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Washita, southeastern Roger Mills, southwestern Custer and
northeastern Beckham Counties through 600 PM CDT...

At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Sayre, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Elk City, Sayre, Canute, Foss Reservoir, and Berlin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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 3532 9975 3550 9973 3557 9922 3524 9923
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 274DEG 21KT 3542 9967

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

Bunker

The radar

The Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 134 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:11 UTC.

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Event by event

26 hail, 11 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 4:10 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 3.4 mi NNE of New Liberty
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.407, -99.703

The report was relayed through Spotter Network.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 3.95 mi NE of New Liberty
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.407, -99.680

The report was relayed through Spotter Network.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 4:30 PM CST to 4:34 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 5.02 mi WSW of Elk City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.389, -99.505

Multiple confirmations of ping pong ball to golf ball-size hail near the intersection of Oklahoma State Highway 66/Business Interstate 40 and County Road 1950 during the event time.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 2.91 mi SSE of Elk City
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.371, -99.400

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 4:57 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 4.21 mi SSW of Canute
Measured: 2.01 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.364, -99.309

A report including a digital caliper-measured hailstone was shared through Spotter Network.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 5.9 mi SW of Canute
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.364, -99.359

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 5:10 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 0.89 mi WNW of Burns Flat
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.364, -99.195

The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 5:15 PM CST to 5:17 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 0.49 mi S of Burns Flat
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.353, -99.179

Maximum hail size increased from dime to ping pong ball during the event time. The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 5:18 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 3.03 mi W of Elk City
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.403, -99.473

The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 5:19 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 1.06 mi W of Elk City
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.413, -99.439

The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 0.44 mi WNW of Elk City
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.412, -99.428

Images were shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations and other nearby reports.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 3.54 mi W of Elk City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.407, -99.483

The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 5:21 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 4.3 mi ENE of Burns Flat
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.394, -99.116

The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 5:43 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 0.92 mi ESE of Bessie
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.373, -98.976

The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 2.42 mi SE of (Csm)clinton Sherman Airport
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.320, -99.165

The report was relayed through Spotter Network.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 9, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 4.48 mi WSW of Weatherford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.508, -98.775

Weatherford (WEAT) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable heat burst event.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 3.36 mi WNW of Dill City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.291, -99.188

The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 0.32 mi NNE of Cordell
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.294, -98.988

An image of a ruler-measured hailstone was shared on social media.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 6:17 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 0.97 mi N of Cordell
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.304, -98.990

The report was relayed through mPING.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 6:17 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 1 mi S of Sweetwater
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.406, -99.911

The location is approximate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: May 9, 6:20 PM CST
Where: Caddo County, 6.91 mi W of Hinton
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.484, -98.481

Hinton (HINT) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable heat burst event.

Hail, Washita

When: May 9, 6:37 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 7.24 mi SW of Cloud Chief
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.166, -98.916

The report was relayed through Spotter Network.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 6:51 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, Sayre
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.300, -99.640

Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.

Hail, Beckham

When: May 9, 6:52 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 2 mi WSW of Sayre
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 35.289, -99.673

The location is approximate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beckham

When: May 9, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, Sayre
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 35.300, -99.640

Sporadic thunderstorm wind damage occurred in Sayre. Damage included large tree limbs blown down, damage to the siding of a church and the roof of a small warehouse being blown off. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 9, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 4.48 mi WSW of Weatherford
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.508, -98.775

Weatherford (WEAT) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable heat burst event.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 9, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 4.48 mi WSW of Weatherford
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.508, -98.775

Weatherford (WEAT) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable heat burst event.

Hail, Kiowa

When: May 9, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Kiowa County, 0.72 mi WSW of Mountain View
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.096, -98.761

An image was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woods

When: May 9, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Woods County, 1.87 mi S of Alva
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 36.773, -98.670

Alva Regional Airport (KAVK) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woods

When: May 9, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Woods County, 2.53 mi WNW of Hopeton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.708, -98.710

Alva (ALV2) Mesonet observation.

Hail, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:08 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 2.5 mi N of Lake Ellsworth Dam
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 34.826, -98.376

Phone call report from the Edgewater Park community. The location is approximate.

Hail, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 0.89 mi E of Lake Ellsworth Dam
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.789, -98.354

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

Hail, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 0.89 mi NE of Elgin
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.788, -98.278

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 4 mi S of Elgin
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.722, -98.283

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 5.56 mi S of Sterling
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 34.670, -98.180

A hay barn was significantly damaged by thunderstorm winds. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:35 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 4.37 mi NNE of Pumpkin Center
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.652, -98.195

Power lines were blown down near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 65 and Townley Road. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: May 9, 8:36 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 5.54 mi NNE of Pumpkin Center
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.663, -98.170

The location is approximate.

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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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: 1336341, 1336342, 1336343, 1336344, 1336345, 1336346, 1336347, 1336348, 1336349, 1336350, 1336351, 1336352, 1336353, 1336354, 1336355, 1336356, 1336357, 1336358, 1336359, 1336360, 1336361, 1336362, 1336363, 1336364, 1336365, 1336366, 1336367, 1336368, 1336369, 1336370, 1338585, 1338583, 1338584, 1338587, 1338726, 1338727, 1338588.