Hail history for Ardmore, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ardmore
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 22, 2011
91 reports on 73 days since 1955 · #27 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Ardmore
- 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 Ardmore
The latest hail report in and around Ardmore is from May 10, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ardmore logged 30 reports on 25 hail days, about 1.5 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #27 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ardmore accounts for 18% of the 515 reports filed in Carter 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 22, 2011 near 3 SSW Springer.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 1983, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ardmore 1.5
- Carter County 8.1
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ardmore 25
- Carter County 79
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ardmore 4%
- Carter County 7%
- 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 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 SSW Springer | Carter | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Nov 25, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Carter | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.08 SW Springer | Carter | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1957 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Carter | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ardmore | Carter | 15:25 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 34 37%
- 1–2 in 53 58%
- 2 in + 4 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Ardmore | Carter | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.37 ESE Ardmore | Carter | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 NE Ardmore | Carter | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Ardmore | Carter | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.65 N Ardmore | Carter | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.34 ESE Ardmore | Carter | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.76 S Ardmore | Carter | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.68 ENE Ardmore | Carter | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 WSW Ardmore | Carter | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 WSW Ardmore | Carter | 00:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.64 SSE Ardmore | Carter | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.34 WSW Ardmore | Carter | 23:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ardmore
- Lone Grove 11 km · 63
- Springer 11 km · 32
- Dickson 12 km · 24
- Gene Autry 16 km · 16
- Greenville 21 km · 12
- Mannsville 22 km · 19
- Dougherty 24 km · 20
- Davis 26 km · 20
Questions about hail in Ardmore
How often does it hail in Ardmore, Oklahoma?
91 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.5 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ardmore?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ardmore?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 22, 2011 near 3 SSW Springer. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ardmore?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 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 Ardmore had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 10, 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.