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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 73541

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 73541 from April 2, 1958 through May 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
52
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 73541 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 73541

52 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 9, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Elgin, OK
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
11:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Sterling, OK
2.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
11:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fletcher, OK
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
2:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL JUST NORTHEAST OF STERLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Sterling, OK
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2020
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON HIGHWAY 180.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Sterling, OK
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Elgin, OK
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2020
4:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Sterling, OK
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2017
6:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fletcher, OK
1.25″ hail
Apr 21, 2017
6:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Elgin, OK
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2013
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.04 ENE Fletcher, OK
1.25″ hail
May 30, 2013
2:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.47 WNW Fletcher, OK
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2013
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.98 NNE Sterling, OK
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2013
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.97 E Fletcher, OK
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2013
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.85 NE Sterling, OK
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2013
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.98 NNE Sterling, OK
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 73541

13 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and pole down at 165t and Cline Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Sterling, OK
62 mph
Sep 21, 2017
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fletcher, OK
81 mph
Aug 15, 2013
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Commercial building roof collapsed. Several carports blown away with 3 utility poles snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fletcher, OK
70 mph
Aug 15, 2013
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Sterling, OK
89 mph
Jun 14, 2011
6:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Elgin and Fletcher areas, one mobile home was destroyed and at least 30 other structures were damaged. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Elgin, OK
70 mph
May 13, 2009
9:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed around Fletcher. A roof was also removed from a residence. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fletcher, OK
75 mph
Jun 16, 2005
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were downed from mile marker 83 to 89 on Interstate 44. The interstate was closed from 0130 to 0315 CDT. Near mile marker 85, big tree limbs were downed. A small water tower and outbuildings were also blown over on the south side of the interstate near mile marker 90.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NE Chickasha, OK
64 mph
Jun 16, 2005
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 21 NNE Mooreland, OK
60 mph
Jun 5, 2005
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Elgin, OK
UNK mph
Nov 9, 1998
8:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Sterling, OK
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1997
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew 8-10 inch diameter limbs from trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Elgin, OK
UNK mph
Jul 17, 1987
4:18 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OK
60 mph
May 6, 1986
7:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OK
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 73541

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 29, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED. AN EF1 TORNADO DEVELOPED ABOUT 2 MILES NORTHWEST OF ELGIN AROUND 329 PM AND MOVED EAST-NORTHEAST DISSIPATING AT FLETCHER AROUND 340 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fletcher, OK
F0 category
May 4, 2001
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 73541
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was observed by two storm chasers and described as forming in a field with a full condensation funnel extending to the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Chickasha, OK
F0 category
May 25, 1997
4:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 73541
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by spotters southwest of Cyril near the Caddo/Comanche County line. (This is the same tornado as 1 N Fletcher in Comanche County.) No reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Cyril, OK
F0 category
May 25, 1997
4:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 73541
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by spotters just north of Fletcher near the Caddo/Comanche County line. (This is the same tornado as 4 SW Cyril in Caddo County.) No reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Fletcher, OK
F1 category
Apr 2, 1958
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 73541
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 73541 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,624
Households1,506
Housing units1,682
Income
Median household income$59,655
$100k+ households38.5%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,378
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily35
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes252
Housing mix
Single-family share81.9%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share2.1%
Mobile-home share15.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,247
Renter-occupied259
Vacant units176
Home value & age
Median home value$163,300
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1985
Older-home share45.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,478
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 73541 have on record?

Our records show 52 hail, 13 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 73541, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 73541?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 73541 is 2.50″. It was reported near Fletcher, OK on June 12, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 73541 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 73541 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 73541 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 73541 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 73541 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 73541 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 73541 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 73541, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 73541, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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