Hail history for Chelsea, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chelsea since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chelsea
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 27, 2017
34 reports on 28 days since 1960 · #177 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Chelsea
- 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 Chelsea
The latest hail report in and around Chelsea is from April 26, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chelsea logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #177 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chelsea accounts for 9% of the 378 reports filed in Rogers 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 27, 2017 near 3.46 SW Catale.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1996, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chelsea 0.7
- Rogers County 7.8
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chelsea 12
- Rogers County 80
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chelsea 12%
- Rogers 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.46 SW Catale | Rogers | $10K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1965 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Mayes | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.74 SW Catale | Rogers | $10K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1968 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mayes | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.73 ENE Oologah Lake South | Rogers | $25K | 15:35 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 41%
- 1–2 in 16 47%
- 2 in + 4 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.1 WSW Catale | Rogers | $15K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.73 ENE Oologah Lake South | Rogers | $25K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.46 SW Catale | Rogers | $10K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.74 SW Catale | Rogers | $10K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.59 WSW Catale | Rogers | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.46 SW Catale | Rogers | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.46 SW Catale | Rogers | $15K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.46 SW Catale | Rogers | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.46 SW Catale | Rogers | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 SW Catale | Rogers | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 9 NE Bushyhead | Rogers | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 NE Bushyhead | Rogers | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chelsea
Questions about hail in Chelsea
How often does it hail in Chelsea, Oklahoma?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chelsea since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #177 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chelsea?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chelsea?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 27, 2017 near 3.46 SW Catale. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chelsea?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chelsea had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 26, 2024.
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.