Hail history for Dougherty, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dougherty since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dougherty
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 22, 2011
20 reports on 20 days since 1984 · #339 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Dougherty
- 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 Dougherty
The latest hail report in and around Dougherty is from August 26, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dougherty logged 8 reports on 8 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 #339 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dougherty accounts for 9% of the 222 reports filed in Murray County.
5% 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 22, 2011 near Dougherty.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 1996, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dougherty 0.4
- Murray County 4.7
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dougherty 8
- Murray County 43
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dougherty 5%
- Murray 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Dougherty | Murray | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.80 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Dougherty | Murray | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dougherty | Murray | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Sugden | Jefferson | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Murray | 07:35 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 6 30%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Dougherty | Murray | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Dougherty | Murray | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 NNE Dougherty | Murray | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.80 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Dougherty | Murray | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NE Dougherty | Murray | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Dougherty | Murray | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SE Davis | Murray | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Dougherty | Murray | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dougherty | Murray | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Sugden | Jefferson | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Dougherty | Murray | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 16, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Dougherty | Murray | 20:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dougherty
- Gene Autry 10 km · 16
- Davis 12 km · 20
- Sulphur 13 km · 62
- Springer 13 km · 32
- Mill Creek 21 km · 25
- Ardmore 24 km · 91
- Dickson 24 km · 24
- Hickory 25 km · 12
Questions about hail in Dougherty
How often does it hail in Dougherty, Oklahoma?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dougherty since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #339 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dougherty?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dougherty?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 22, 2011 near Dougherty. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dougherty?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dougherty had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 26, 2023.
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.