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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cookson, OK

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cookson, OK from April 16, 1982 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cookson, OK · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cookson, OK

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Cookson, 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
May 15, 2022
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Cookson, 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 Cookson, 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
1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2017
3:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Cookson, OK
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Standing Rock, OK
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2009
4:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cookson, OK
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
9:49 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Cookson, OK
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2008
2:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Cookson, OK
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2006
3:49 PM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Cookson, OK
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2006
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Cookson, OK
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2006
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Cookson, OK
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2006
1:15 AM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Cookson, OK
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2006
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Cookson, OK
0.88″ hail
Mar 9, 2006
2:10 AM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tahlequah, OK
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2005
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Cookson, 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 Cookson, OK

30 reports
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66 mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, 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
Jun 25, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, 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
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, 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
82 mph
May 19, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Cookson, OK
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines down near west Lakewood Drive and White Raven Road. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Cookson, OK
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four large trees down and power lines downed to the south of the location. Relayed by WFO Norman. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Box, OK
69 mph
Nov 15, 2020
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT THE COOKSON MESONET SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Marble City, OK
60 mph
Jul 14, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED BY A SPOTTER. RELAYED BY MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cookson, OK
UNK mph
May 12, 2016
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE TO SNAKE CREEK MARINA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Cookson, OK
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2016
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE REPORTED IN THE SELLERS MOUNTAIN AREA BY A COUNTY COMMISSIONER. RELAYED BY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Cookson, OK
60 mph
Apr 13, 2014
6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusted to around 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Cookson Tenkiller Ar, OK
81 mph
May 31, 2013
11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large trees and damaged the awning of a store.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cookson, OK
81 mph
Aug 8, 2012
1:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind flipped a boat dock and overturned three pontoon boats. Several large trees were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.92 S Qualls, OK
70 mph
Jun 1, 2008
10:39 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several large trees and large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Cookson, OK
60 mph
Apr 23, 2008
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cookson, 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 Cookson, OK

4 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Cookson, OK
UNK category
Nov 4, 2024
9:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cookson, 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
May 2, 2016
4:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cookson, 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
F0 category
Apr 16, 1982
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Cookson, OK
Cherokee County · 14,516 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 · City

Cookson, OK area census snapshot

People & households
Population928
Households496
Housing units823
Income
Median household income$62,500
$100k+ households26.4%
$150k+ households4.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached531
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes292
Housing mix
Single-family share64.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share35.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied472
Renter-occupied24
Vacant units327
Home value & age
Median home value$110,300
Owner homes $300k+11.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.7%
Median year built1989
Older-home share30.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars435
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 49 hail, 38 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Cookson, OK, 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 Cookson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cookson, OK is 2.00″. It was reported near Cookson, OK on May 15, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cookson — 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 Cookson address?

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