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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gowen, OK from April 2, 1957 through June 26, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gowen, OK · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 26, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gowen, OK

20 reports
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1.75″ hail
Feb 16, 2023
5:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED 8 MILES WEST OF WILBURTON BY TRIBAL PD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Gowen, OK
0.88″ hail
Apr 27, 2014
9:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ENE Higgins, OK
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2009
12:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gowen, OK
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2009
12:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gowen, OK
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2007
9:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Yanush, OK
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2007
8:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Gowen, OK
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2006
7:02 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Higgins, OK
2.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2005
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A nearly stationary supercell thunderstorm produced hail for about 20 minutes, the largest of which was baseball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Higgins, OK
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2005
8:43 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowen, OK
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2001
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Higgins, OK
0.75″ hail
Mar 23, 1999
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowen, OK
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 1998
10:17 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Higgins, OK
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 1998
8:01 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the Pittsburg/Latimer County line
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Higgins, OK
1.00″ hail
May 10, 1996
6:03 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowen, OK
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 1995
4:24 PM CST
Hail report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowen, 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 Gowen, OK

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
2:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports roof damaged due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowen, OK
UNK mph
May 8, 2020
7:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN HIGGINS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Higgins, OK
64 mph
Jul 26, 2012
6:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Gowen, OK
75 mph
Aug 4, 2011
6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind flipped an airplane at Wilburton Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .34 E Wilburton Arpt, OK
75 mph
May 24, 2011
8:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind snapped the trunks of several pine trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gowen, OK
70 mph
Apr 9, 2009
5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Higgins, OK
70 mph
Aug 4, 2008
2:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged three outbuildings and blew down numerous large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gowen, OK
70 mph
May 9, 2006
6:48 PM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour uprooted several large trees and also did some damage to small outbuildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowen, OK
60 mph
Apr 6, 2006
7:02 PM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Higgins, OK
60 mph
Sep 7, 2001
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowen, OK
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2001
5:30 AM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowen, OK
UNK mph
May 31, 1999
6:45 AM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down in Gowen.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowen, OK
UNK mph
Nov 9, 1998
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A hangar at the Wilburton Aiport had its sheet metal roof blown away. The winds moved the trailer of the airport groundskeeper off of its foundation. Winds also destroyed two ultra-light airplanes that were tied down, and two single-engine aircraft were also seriously damaged. A concession trailer was blown over. Just east of the airport near 3R and Ranch Road, another mobile home was moved from its foundation.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilburton Arpt, OK
UNK mph
Nov 9, 1998
11:26 PM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles were blown over in western Latimer County, knocking out power to Kiamichi Electric Cooperative customers in Gowen, Higgins, and the outskirts of Wilburton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowen, OK
60 mph
May 18, 1989
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 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 Gowen, OK

4 reports
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2011
8:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado that apparently developed over Sardis Lake uprooted a few trees and snapped numerous large tree limbs. Maximum estimated wind in the tornado based on this damage was about 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.44 WSW Yanush, OK
EF2 category
May 10, 2008
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado continued from Pittsburg County. As it moved into Latimer County, the tornado destroyed a double-wide mobile home, severely damaged another home and barn, and rolled an F350 pickup truck about 50 yards. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado approached Yanush. In Yanush, about 50 homes were damaged, eight of those were destroyed along with one business. Numerous sheds, barns, and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.62 SW Higgins, OK
F2 category
May 11, 1992
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F1 category
May 11, 1992
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gowen, OK
Latimer County · 3,394 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

Gowen, OK area census snapshot

People & households
Population95
Households52
Housing units62
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached52
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share83.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share16.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied30
Renter-occupied22
Vacant units10
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share27.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars52
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 16 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Gowen, OK, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 26, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gowen?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gowen, OK is 2.75″. It was reported near Higgins, OK on August 24, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gowen — 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 Gowen address?

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