Hail history for Boswell, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Boswell since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Boswell
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 27, 1963
24 reports on 23 days since 1963 · #265 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Boswell
- 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 Boswell
The latest hail report in and around Boswell is from April 18, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Boswell logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #265 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Boswell accounts for 12% of the 199 reports filed in Choctaw 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 27, 1963.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2015, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Boswell 0.5
- Choctaw County 4.0
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Boswell 9
- Choctaw County 42
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Boswell 4%
- Choctaw County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1963 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Choctaw | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boswell | Choctaw | $50K | 03:48 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boswell | Choctaw | $30K | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Choctaw | — | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1966 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Choctaw | — | 15:15 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 8 33%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boswell | Choctaw | $50K | 03:48 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boswell | Choctaw | $30K | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Boswell | Choctaw | — | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Boswell | Choctaw | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 SE Boswell | Choctaw | $5K | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Boswell | Choctaw | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Boswell | Choctaw | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Boswell | Choctaw | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SE Boswell | Choctaw | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Boswell | Choctaw | — | 13:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Boswell | Choctaw | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Boswell | Choctaw | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Boswell
Questions about hail in Boswell
How often does it hail in Boswell, Oklahoma?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Boswell since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #265 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Boswell?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Boswell?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 27, 1963. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Boswell?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Boswell 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 April 18, 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.