On April 19, 2023, hail up to 3.0 inches (tea cup-size) was reported in McClain County, Oklahoma. The reports, compiled by the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, included Newcastle and Blanchard.
What was reported
| Place | Largest hail reported | About the size of a |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 3.0 in | tea cup |
| Blanchard | 2.5 in | tennis ball |
3 reports were logged for the county that day.
How does this storm compare with other McClain County hail days?
Since 2021, McClain County has had 19 days with reported hail of one inch or larger, and 9 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger. This day's largest report of 3.0 inches ranks number 1 among the county's hail days in this data, the largest on record here since 2021. Other 1.75-inch-plus days in 2023: June 15, 2023 (1.75 in), September 19, 2023 (2.0 in), October 4, 2023 (1.75 in).
What can hail this size do to a roof?
Hail this large is widely associated with serious damage to nearly any roofing material, along with dented vehicles, broken windows and damaged siding. The same storm can leave one roof untouched and another badly damaged, so size alone doesn't settle anything. Roof age, material, slope and wind direction all matter.
If your home was near these reports
- Stay off the roof. Look from the ground for dented gutters, downspouts, vents and flashing, and check window screens and siding.
- Take dated photos of anything you see, with something for scale.
- Check ceilings and the attic for stains or daylight.
- Read your policy for the wind and hail deductible and any time limits; both vary.
- Get an inspection from a roofer who will document the roof and tell you plainly what they find.
About this data
These figures come from preliminary storm reports compiled by the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center. Reports come from spotters, emergency managers and the public, and the Center lists hail of one inch or larger. A place with no report may still have had hail, and a report does not mean any specific home was damaged. Counties with more people tend to produce more reports.
Source
NWS Storm Prediction Center, daily filtered storm reports for April 19, 2023: <https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/230419_rpts_filtered.csv> (preliminary reports; archive index: <https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/>).
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