Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 427 hail reports in Oklahoma County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 75 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit, reported on May 17, 2025 near Harrah. May is the peak month (27% of reports).
- 427hail reports, 2014–2026
- 75days with hail of 1 in or more
- 24days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 4 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Oklahoma County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2015 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2017 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 1.75 in |
| 2018 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2019 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2020 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2023 | 83 | 8 | 2 | 2.75 in |
| 2024 | 76 | 7 | 3 | 2.75 in |
| 2025 | 87 | 13 | 4 | 4 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2.75 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 2 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 60 |
| Apr | 95 |
| May | 114 |
| Jun | 42 |
| Jul | 21 |
| Aug | 9 |
| Sep | 40 |
| Oct | 28 |
| Nov | 9 |
| Dec | 5 |
May alone has 27% of the 427 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Oklahoma County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
342 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 4 in, a grapefruit | 21 | Harrah |
| October 23, 2025 | 3 in, a teacup | 18 | Choctaw |
| September 24, 2024 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 35 | The Village |
| March 10, 2026 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 19 | Bethany |
| July 9, 2023 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 9 | (Okc)Will Rogers Apt |
| April 19, 2023 | 2.25 in, a hen egg | 53 | Edmond |
| March 23, 2019 | 2 in, a hen egg | 9 | Edmond |
| June 25, 2024 | 2 in, a hen egg | 9 | The Village |
| December 14, 2014 | 2 in, a hen egg | 5 | Oklahoma City |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 17 | Del City |
“Multiple sources reported that hail size increased from quarter size to larger than baseball size at the Interstate 40 and Choctaw Road junction during the event time.”
National Weather Service report, October 23, 2025
“Sufficient wind shear and instability lead to a mix of supercell and cluster storm modes producing reports of large hail and wind damage.”
National Weather Service report, July 9, 2023
“Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time (between 1640-1650 CST) based on radar evidence.”
National Weather Service report, April 19, 2023
Tornadoes in Oklahoma County
NOAA lists 34 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 8 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2024 | EF3 | 11.9 mi | 1000 yd | Choctaw · 0 deaths, 7 injured |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 2 mi | 700 yd | Valley Brook · 0 deaths, 12 injured |
| November 3, 2024 | EF3 | 1.4 mi | 400 yd | Valley Brook · 0 deaths, 6 injured |
| April 26, 2016 | EF1 | 10 mi | 150 yd | Jones |
| October 9, 2018 | EF1 | 10 mi | 20 yd | (Tik)Tinker Afb |
| April 27, 2024 | EF1 | 8.5 mi | 150 yd | (Tik)Tinker Afb |
| February 26, 2023 | EF1 | 5.5 mi | 500 yd | Wheatland |
| June 22, 2026 | EF1 | 4.6 mi | 100 yd | Oklahoma City |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2022 | 100 mph | Choctaw |
| May 6, 2024 | 100 mph | Valley Brook |
| June 25, 2024 | 90 mph | Nichols Hills |
| June 7, 2014 | 87 mph | Oklahoma City |
| March 31, 2015 | 86 mph | Oklahoma City |
| November 3, 2024 | 85 mph | Choctaw |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Edmond.
Oklahoma County cities we cover
Other Oklahoma counties
- Cleveland County (365 reports)
- Tulsa County (340 reports)
- Comanche County (230 reports)
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.