Hail history for Afton, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Afton since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Afton
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 12, 2011
25 reports on 22 days since 1983 · #249 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Afton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Afton
The latest hail report in and around Afton is from May 26, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Afton logged 16 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #249 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Afton accounts for 11% of the 233 reports filed in Ottawa County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Oklahoma town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2011 near Afton.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Afton 0.8
- Ottawa County 5.8
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Afton 14
- Ottawa County 58
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Afton 4%
- Ottawa County 8%
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Afton | Ottawa | $25K | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Afton | Ottawa | $25K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.66 SE Afton | Ottawa | $20K | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 ESE Afton | Ottawa | $15K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Afton | Ottawa | $15K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 28%
- 1–2 in 17 68%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 ESE Afton | Ottawa | $10K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Afton | Ottawa | $25K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.66 SE Afton | Ottawa | $20K | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE Afton | Ottawa | — | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 ESE Afton | Ottawa | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 ESE Afton | Ottawa | $15K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.66 SE Afton | Ottawa | — | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Afton | Ottawa | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Afton | Ottawa | $25K | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Afton | Ottawa | $15K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 SW Afton | Ottawa | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Afton | Ottawa | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Afton
Questions about hail in Afton
How often does it hail in Afton, Oklahoma?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Afton since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #249 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Afton?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Afton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 12, 2011 near Afton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Afton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Afton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 26, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.