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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Optima, OK from August 12, 1962 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Optima, OK · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Optima, OK

25 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Optima, OK
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture was submitted through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Optima, OK
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2024
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly nickel size hail with a few quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Optima, OK
2.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report submitted via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Optima, OK
2.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo submitted via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Optima, OK
4.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Grapefruit (4.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Optima, OK
2.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public sent in an image.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Optima, OK
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2022
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Optima, OK
1.75″ hail
Oct 13, 2021
2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Optima, OK
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2018
2:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT FROM TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Optima, OK
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2018
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Optima, OK
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2015
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported 2 miles southwest of Optima.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 WSW Optima, OK
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2015
2:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Optima.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Optima, OK
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2014
5:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed over Texas County during the evening hours of the 21st. As the storms moved over the town of Optima (Texas County), a member of the public reported ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches). After producing this hail the storms moved southeastward across the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Optima, OK
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
8:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cluster of thunderstorms moved out of southeastern Colorado and southwestern Kansas and into the Oklahoma Panhandle during the evening hours of the 30th. As this cluster of thunderstorms moved over the town of Optima (Texas County), the Emergency Manager 7 miles north of Optima (Texas County) half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). After producing this hail the cluster of thunderstorms continued to move to the southeast.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.62 N Optima, 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 Optima, OK

10 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 E Optima. Tin roof covers stripped off of an outbuilding; one of which got wrapped around a power pole support wire. A large potentially dead tree was kno
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Optima, OK
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
4:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tin roof covers stripped off of an outbuilding_ one of which got wrapped around a power pole support wire. Also_ a large tree potentially dead tree was knocked over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Optima, OK
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORAGE SHED BLOWN OVER ONTO HOUSE. SEVERAL HOMES WITH ROOF DAMAGE. TRAMPOLINES AND DUMPSTERS BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Optima, OK
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 WHEELER TRUCKS BLOWN OVER BETWEEN OPTIMA AND HOOKER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Optima, OK
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO METAL GRAIN BINS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Optima, OK
UNK mph
May 29, 2019
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER POLES LEANING OVER NEAR MILE 38 AND ROAD M NORTH OF OPTIMA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Optima, OK
70 mph
Jul 30, 2018
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT OF THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Optima, OK
60 mph
Jun 30, 1999
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Optima, OK
60 mph
May 16, 1989
10:30 AM CST
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OK
UNK mph
Jul 1, 1988
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 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 Optima, OK

1 reports
F0 category
May 15, 2003
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Optima, OK
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No injuries were reported from the tornado. The path length and path width were estimated. The tornado destroyed a poorly constructed home plus two other homes sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Optima, 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

Optima, OK area census snapshot

People & households
Population226
Households52
Housing units76
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households44.2%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached30
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes46
Housing mix
Single-family share39.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share60.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied49
Renter-occupied3
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$73,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share61.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars52
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 10 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Optima, OK, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Optima?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Optima, OK is 4.00″. It was reported near Optima, OK on June 27, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Optima — 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 Optima address?

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