Hail history for Elgin, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elgin since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elgin
- Last hail
- May 9, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 21, 2020
64 reports on 40 days since 1964 · #49 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Elgin
- 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 Elgin
The latest hail report in and around Elgin is from May 9, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elgin logged 41 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.0 reports a year. That is 4.6 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #49 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elgin accounts for 8% of the 786 reports filed in Comanche County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 21, 2020 near Elgin.
Reports were up 73% in 2016–2025 (26) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2013, with 10 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elgin 2.0
- Comanche County 18.1
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elgin 26
- Comanche County 134
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elgin 11%
- Comanche County 10%
- 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 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | Elgin | Comanche | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1964 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Comanche | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.19 NW Elgin | Comanche | — | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.57 E Elgin | Comanche | $20K | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.33 ESE Lake Ellsworth Dam | Comanche | — | 05:40 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 22%
- 1–2 in 43 67%
- 2 in + 7 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NE Elgin | Comanche | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 E Lake Ellsworth Dam | Comanche | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.48 S Fletcher | Comanche | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 ESE Elgin | Comanche | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.97 NE Elgin | Comanche | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 NE Elgin | Comanche | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 E Lake Ellsworth Dam | Comanche | 22:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 E Lake Ellsworth Dam | Comanche | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 E Lake Ellsworth Dam | Comanche | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NE Elgin | Comanche | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elgin | Comanche | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NE Elgin | Comanche | 19:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elgin
- Lake Ellsworth Addition 6 km · 10
- Fletcher 7 km · 23
- Edgewater Park 8 km · 17
- Sterling 12 km · 21
- Apache 13 km · 25
- Cyril 15 km · 57
- Medicine Park 19 km · 19
- Lawtonka Acres 21 km · 39
Questions about hail in Elgin
How often does it hail in Elgin, Oklahoma?
64 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elgin since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.0 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elgin?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elgin?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 21, 2020 near Elgin. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elgin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elgin had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was May 9, 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.