Hail history for Canute, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canute since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Canute
- Last hail
- May 22, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 29, 1981
29 reports on 25 days since 1959 · #221 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Canute
- 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 Canute
The latest hail report in and around Canute is from May 22, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Canute logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #221 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Canute accounts for 6% of the 449 reports filed in Washita 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 29, 1981.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1989, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Canute 0.4
- Washita County 6.5
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Canute 7
- Washita County 68
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Canute 10%
- Washita County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1981 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Washita | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1961 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Washita | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1959 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Washita | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WSW Canute | Washita | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Washita | 16:05 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 14 48%
- 1–2 in 12 41%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 ENE Canute | Washita | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.9 WNW Canute | Washita | 01:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Canute | Washita | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Canute | Washita | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WSW Canute | Washita | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Canute | Washita | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Canute | Washita | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Canute | Washita | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Canute | Washita | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Canute | Washita | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Canute | Washita | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Canute | Washita | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Canute
- Foss 10 km · 18
- Burns Flat 12 km · 31
- Elk City 14 km · 99
- Dill City 20 km · 28
- Hammon 25 km · 40
- Butler 25 km · 17
- Clinton 29 km · 54
- New Cordell 30 km · 79
Questions about hail in Canute
How often does it hail in Canute, Oklahoma?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canute since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #221 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Canute?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Canute?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 29, 1981. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Canute?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Canute had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canute since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 22, 2017.
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.