On April 9, 2021, hail up to 2.0 inches (hen egg-size) was reported in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. The reports, compiled by the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, included Centerview, Tecumseh and Wanette.
What was reported
| Place | Largest hail reported | About the size of a |
|---|---|---|
| Centerview | 2.0 in | hen egg |
| Tecumseh | 2.0 in | hen egg |
| Wanette | 1.0 in | quarter |
3 reports were logged for the county that day.
How does this storm compare with other Pottawatomie County hail days?
Since 2021, Pottawatomie County has had 18 days with reported hail of one inch or larger, and 7 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger. This day's largest report of 2.0 inches ranks number 4 among the county's hail days in this data. Other 1.75-inch-plus days in 2021: April 28, 2021 (1.75 in), May 3, 2021 (2.5 in).
What can hail this size do to a roof?
Hail in this range is large enough to fracture or bruise asphalt shingles, dent metal, and crack tile; damage is commonly widespread where stones fell for more than a moment. 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 9, 2021: <https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/210409_rpts_filtered.csv> (preliminary reports; archive index: <https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/>).
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