HailEvidence → Pocola, OK → 2026-05-08
Did it hail in Pocola, OK on May 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Pocola, OK on May 8, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Pocola on 2026-05-08
Distances are from the Pocola city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:14 UTC | 1 SW Fort Smith, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:09 UTC | 1 S Fort Smith, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:15 UTC | 1 W Barling, Sebastian | SPC · preliminary |
8.8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)”
9 mi, hail: “(TSA)”
9.9 mi, hail: “Damage to vegetation reported. Time revised from radar estimate. (TSA)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-08?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Pocola hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12