Hail history for Altus, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altus since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Altus
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 25 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 25, 1999
189 reports on 110 days since 1957 · #7 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Altus
- 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 Altus
The latest hail report in and around Altus is from April 17, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Altus logged 82 reports on 39 hail days, about 4.1 reports a year. That is 9.1 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Altus accounts for 31% of the 607 reports filed in Jackson County.
10% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 25, 1999 near Altus.
Reports were up 65% in 2016–2025 (51) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2004, with 14 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Altus 4.1
- Jackson County 10.9
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Altus 39
- Jackson County 79
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Altus 10%
- Jackson County 14%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 5 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 3 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 2.25 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1999 | 4.50 insoftball | Altus | Jackson | $500K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1999 | 4.50 insoftball | 5 N Altus | Jackson | $800K | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1962 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Jackson | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 1981 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Jackson | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Altus | Jackson | $2.6 million | 17:26 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 65 34%
- 1–2 in 105 56%
- 2 in + 19 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.62 W (Lts)altus Afb | Jackson | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.37 W Altus | Jackson | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 WNW (Lts)altus Afb | Jackson | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 NW Altus | Jackson | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.05 ESE Martha | Jackson | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 WNW (Lts)altus Afb | Jackson | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 WNW (Lts)altus Afb | Jackson | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.43 N Altus | Jackson | 08:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.05 SSE Altus | Jackson | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 N Altus | Jackson | 08:32 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.8 ESE (Lts)altus Afb | Jackson | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.35 S Friendship | Jackson | 19:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Altus
Questions about hail in Altus
How often does it hail in Altus, Oklahoma?
189 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altus since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.1 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Altus?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Altus?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 25, 1999 near Altus. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Altus?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Altus had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 25 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2026.
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.