Hail history for Bray, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bray since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bray
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 6, 1974
50 reports on 42 days since 1974 · #93 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Bray
- 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 Bray
The latest hail report in and around Bray is from April 1, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 29, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bray logged 24 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #93 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bray accounts for 8% of the 598 reports filed in Stephens County.
8% 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 June 6, 1974.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 84% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bray 1.2
- Stephens County 12.1
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bray 19
- Stephens County 94
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bray 8%
- Stephens 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1974 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Stephens | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 3.99 ESE Bray | Stephens | $15K | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 NE Bray | Stephens | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bray | Stephens | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bray | Stephens | — | 20:51 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 20 40%
- 1–2 in 26 52%
- 2 in + 4 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.86 NNW Lake Fuqua Dam | Stephens | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bray | Stephens | — | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Bray | Stephens | — | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.66 ENE Bray | Stephens | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.14 SSW Lake Fuqua Dam | Stephens | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.53 ENE Duncan | Stephens | — | 01:53 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.86 SW Bray | Stephens | — | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bray | Stephens | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.16 WSW Cox City | Grady | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.93 ESE Bray | Stephens | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 3.99 ESE Bray | Stephens | $15K | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.99 ESE Bray | Stephens | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bray
- Marlow 13 km · 62
- Duncan 19 km · 228
- Velma 22 km · 35
- Rush Springs 23 km · 55
- Central High 25 km · 68
- Foster 30 km · 25
- Erin Springs 30 km · 23
- Comanche 31 km · 47
Questions about hail in Bray
How often does it hail in Bray, Oklahoma?
50 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bray since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bray?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bray?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 6, 1974. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bray?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bray had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2025.
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.