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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Cherokee County, OK

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Cherokee County, OK from May 26, 1955 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 74464 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
261
Wind Reports
321
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cherokee County, OK · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Cherokee County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
6:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Tahlequah, OK
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2024
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Peggs, OK
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2024
4:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Lost City, OK
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Tahlequah, OK
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
7:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Tahlequah, OK
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookson, OK
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2023
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Peggs, OK
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2023
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Peggs, OK
1.00″ hail
Jan 3, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM AMATEUR RADIO OF TREES DOWN AND HAIL RANGING FROM PEAS TO QUARTER SIZE 1 MILE NORTH OF WOODALL SCHOOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Hulbert, OK
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peggs, OK
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Cookson, OK
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER FROM THE MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Cookson, OK
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
7:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORT RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tahlequah, OK
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 2022
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Hulbert, OK
1.50″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
2:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tahlequah, 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 Cherokee County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From Oklahoma Forestry...numerous large trees down_ communications tower blown over_ some structure damage at OFS Tahelquah office. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Tahlequah, OK
66 mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Cookson, OK
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down_ fence damage and some structural damage in the vicinity of Diffee Drive and Balentine Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Tahlequah, OK
61 mph
Jul 5, 2026
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Tahlequah, OK
59 mph
Jul 5, 2026
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hulbert, OK
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed from estimated 60 to 70 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Cookson, OK
70 mph
Jun 25, 2026
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tahlequah, OK
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts measured to 83 mph... with multiple trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Tahlequah, OK
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18-inch diameter trees down... 6 to 10-inch limbs snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Hulbert, OK
65 mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 to 65 mph wind gust estimate near Gideon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Lost City, OK
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph winds. Power out. Tree debris of unknown size throughout the area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Cookson, OK
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2026
4:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 S Tahlequah. Tree limbs and power lines down near State Highway 82 and Park Hill Road. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Tahlequah, OK
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
4:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines down near State Highway 82 and Park Hill Road. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Tahlequah, OK
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Highway 10. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Oaks, OK
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
4:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Highway 82. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peggs, 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 Cherokee County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
4:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted numerous trees... snapped a few trees and power poles... and damaged outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Tahlequah, OK
UNK category
Jun 23, 2025
6:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees... some of which fell onto homes. Based on this damage... it was rated EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Eldon, OK
UNK category
Jun 23, 2025
5:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted numerous trees... and damaged an outbuilding. Based on this damage... it was rated EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Tahlequah, OK
UNK category
Jun 18, 2025
6:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado debris signature detected.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Tahlequah, OK
UNK category
Jun 7, 2025
10:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS observed on INX radar at reported time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Tahlequah, OK
UNK category
May 19, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Cookson, OK
UNK category
May 19, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees... and destroyed an outbuilding. Based on this damage... it will be rated EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Eldon, OK
UNK category
Nov 4, 2024
9:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS from KINX radar. Spotters report tree damage in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Cookson, OK
UNK category
Apr 28, 2024
6:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS observed on radar; time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Peggs, OK
UNK category
Jan 10, 2020
8:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO VIA TDS DETECTED IN RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Tahlequah, OK
UNK category
Oct 23, 2019
4:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES UPROOTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Scraper, OK
UNK category
May 23, 2017
4:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES. BASED ON THIS DAMAGE...THE TORNADO IS RATED EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Peggs, OK
UNK category
May 23, 2017
3:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DAMAGED HOMES...SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES...DESTROYED OUTBUILDINGS...AND BLEW DOWN POWER POLES. BASED ON THIS DAMAGE...THE RATING IS EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Hulbert, OK
UNK category
May 2, 2016
4:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES...DAMAGED OUTBUILDINGS...AND DESTROYED A BOAT DOCK AT A MARINA ON LAKE TENKILLER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Cookson, OK
EF1 category
Jul 9, 2015
4:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado uprooted numerous trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.15 SSE Ellerville, 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 · County

Cherokee County, OK area census snapshot

People & households
Population47,621
Households18,403
Housing units22,273
Income
Median household income$53,668
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,516
Attached single-family265
Small multifamily2,083
Large multifamily1,113
Mobile homes4,222
Housing mix
Single-family share65.2%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share14.4%
Mobile-home share19.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,110
Renter-occupied6,293
Vacant units3,870
Home value & age
Median home value$160,300
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1988
Older-home share37.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17,288
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 261 hail, 321 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Cherokee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cherokee County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Cherokee County is 4.25″. It was reported near Peggs, OK on May 22, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Cherokee County — 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 Cherokee County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Cherokee County — 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 Cherokee County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Cherokee County — 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 Cherokee County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Cherokee County — 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 across Cherokee County, OK, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Cherokee County, 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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