Hail history for Central High, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Central High since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Central High
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 26, 2026
68 reports on 47 days since 1986 · #41 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Central High
- 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 Central High
The latest hail report in and around Central High is from April 26, 2026, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Central High logged 44 reports on 31 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 4.9 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Central High accounts for 11% of the 598 reports filed in Stephens County.
12% 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 26, 2026 near 5.54 NNE Pumpkin Center.
Reports were down 24% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2003, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Central High 2.2
- Stephens County 12.1
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Central High 31
- Stephens County 94
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Central High 12%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 3 | 1.42 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.54 NNE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.34 NNE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7.89 WSW Marlow | Stephens | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7 S Sterling | Comanche | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5.53 S Sterling | Comanche | 19:24 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 32%
- 1–2 in 38 56%
- 2 in + 8 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.54 NNE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.15 ENE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.47 NNW Duncan | Stephens | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.42 inhalf dollar | 1.93 SSE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.54 NNE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.47 NNE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.68 NE Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.48 NNW Duncan | Stephens | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.89 E Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.3 SSW Marlow | Stephens | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.84 E Pumpkin Center | Comanche | 15:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Central High
Questions about hail in Central High
How often does it hail in Central High, Oklahoma?
68 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Central High since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Central High?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Central High?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 26, 2026 near 5.54 NNE Pumpkin Center. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Central High?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Central High had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.