Hail history for Clayton, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clayton since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clayton
- Last hail
- May 22, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Apr 14, 2011
29 reports on 25 days since 1983 · #224 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Clayton
- 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 Clayton
The latest hail report in and around Clayton is from May 22, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 22, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clayton logged 10 reports on 8 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 #224 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clayton accounts for 10% of the 298 reports filed in Pushmataha County.
7% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on April 14, 2011 near 2 NNW Clayton.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1999, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clayton 0.5
- Pushmataha County 4.9
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clayton 8
- Pushmataha County 64
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clayton 7%
- Pushmataha 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2 NNW Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.66 NW Clayton | Pushmataha | $50K | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WSW Hurd | Pushmataha | $15K | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clayton | Pushmataha | $20K | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Chloeta | Delaware | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 55%
- 1–2 in 11 38%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WSW Hurd | Pushmataha | $15K | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.66 NW Clayton | Pushmataha | $50K | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.64 NNW Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clayton | Pushmataha | $20K | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Clayton | Pushmataha | $5K | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2 NNW Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Clayton | Pushmataha | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Bartlesville | Washington | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Chloeta | Delaware | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clayton
Questions about hail in Clayton
How often does it hail in Clayton, Oklahoma?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clayton since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #224 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clayton?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clayton?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on April 14, 2011 near 2 NNW Clayton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clayton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clayton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 22, 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.