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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Welch, OK from September 27, 1959 through May 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Welch, OK · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Welch, OK

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
May 24, 2025
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Welch, OK
2.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICS TAKEN AND SENT VIA TWITTER
NWS Hail Report Location: Hollow, OK
2.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO REPORTED A TREE WAS SNAPPED AND A POWER LINE DOWN AT THE SAME LOCATION NEAR THE OKLAHOMA AND KANSAS BORDER TO THE NORTHWEST OF WELCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Welch, OK
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM LABETTE COUNTY KANSAS EM
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Hollow, OK
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2020
2:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Welch, OK
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2018
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL STONE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 W Welch, OK
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2018
10:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL STONE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 W Welch, OK
2.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2014
5:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.07 N Centralia, OK
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
7:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Welch, OK
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
7:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.44 NNE Centralia, OK
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2011
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Welch, OK
0.88″ hail
Mar 19, 2011
12:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Welch, OK
0.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2009
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Welch, OK
0.88″ hail
Aug 19, 2009
9:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Welch, OK
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2009
8:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Welch, 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 Welch, OK

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 7, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to Welch schools... including to the roof of the gymnasium.
NWS Wind Report Location: Welch, OK
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped at Hwy 59 and S530 Road east of Welch. Time is radar estimated. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Welch, OK
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2016
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN WELCH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Welch, OK
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2016
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN...VERY STRONG WINDS REPORTED AT RESIDENCE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Welch, OK
73 mph
Apr 3, 2015
1:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained storm spotter measured thunderstorm wind gusts of 72 mph on Highway 59, south of Kansas/Oklahoma state line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.18 N Welch, OK
60 mph
May 31, 2013
11:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Welch, OK
75 mph
May 31, 2013
6:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was uprooted and large branches were snapped by strong thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 WNW Welch, OK
70 mph
May 19, 2013
10:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Welch, OK
64 mph
Aug 8, 2012
4:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind snapped trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Welch, OK
60 mph
Aug 4, 2012
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.05 NNW Centralia, OK
60 mph
Apr 15, 2012
5:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs and blew over an unanchored outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.6 NNE Centralia, OK
70 mph
May 24, 2011
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser estimated thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10.74 N Centralia, OK
70 mph
Jun 10, 2009
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree and several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Welch, OK
60 mph
Jun 9, 2009
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs at Hollow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Welch, OK
60 mph
Sep 30, 2007
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Welch, 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 Welch, OK

13 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2019
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE OF TORNADO ON TWITTER. ALSO REPORTED BY HAM RADIO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Welch, OK
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2014
6:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported over open country. No known damage occurred with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Welch, OK
EF2 category
May 1, 2012
12:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tore the roof off of a permanent home, shifted another permanent home off its foundation and blew out an exterior wall, turned over an outbuilding, rolled two horse trailers, destroyed a 40' by 60' steel-framed barn, and snapped or uprooted a number of hardwood trees. Maximum estimated wind in the tornado based on this damage was 110 to 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.23 NNE Welch, OK
EF0 category
Apr 30, 2012
9:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser videotaped a brief tornado over open country. The tornado produced no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.98 N Centralia, OK
EF2 category
May 10, 2008
4:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed just south of the Oklahoma-Kansas border north-northwest of Welch. It moved rapidly east across northeastern Craig County, intensifying and widening as it moved into Ottawa County. In Craig County, the tornado destroyed several mobile homes, severely damaged about a dozen other homes, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and blew down power poles and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.15 NNW Welch, OK
F0 category
Apr 6, 2006
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado severely damaged the roof of a mobile home, snapped trees, and took down power lines in extreme northern Craig County. The tornado continued into southeastern Labette County Kansas, where it produced F1 damage. See Storm Data for Kansas, Southeast for details regarding the Labette County segment of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NW Welch, OK
F0 category
Apr 29, 1983
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F1 category
Mar 26, 1983
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F1 category
Mar 28, 1973
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F1 category
Sep 3, 1970
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F1 category
Apr 16, 1960
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F1 category
Feb 9, 1960
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OK
F4 category
Sep 27, 1959
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Welch, OK
Craig County · 4,784 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

Welch, OK area census snapshot

People & households
Population633
Households247
Housing units283
Income
Median household income$36,042
$100k+ households17%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached228
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily30
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share80.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.4%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied174
Renter-occupied73
Vacant units36
Home value & age
Median home value$108,200
Owner homes $300k+2.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share68.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars242
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 49 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Welch, OK, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Welch?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Welch, OK is 2.75″. It was reported near Welch, OK on May 24, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Welch — 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 Welch address?

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