Hail history for Foss, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foss since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Foss
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2012
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 24, 1964
18 reports on 13 days since 1964 · #390 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Foss
- 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 Foss
The latest hail report in and around Foss is from April 13, 2012, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Foss logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #390 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Foss accounts for 4% of the 449 reports filed in Washita County.
17% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 24, 1964.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (44% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Foss 0.6
- Washita County 6.5
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Foss 7
- Washita County 68
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Foss 17%
- Washita County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1964 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Custer | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 S Foss | Washita | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.24 SSE Foss Res Dam | Custer | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 S Stafford | Custer | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Burns Flat | Washita | 19:01 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 3 17%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 S Stafford | Custer | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Burns Flat | Washita | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Foss | Washita | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.09 E Foss | Washita | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.63 SSE Foss Res Dam | Custer | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.24 SSE Foss Res Dam | Custer | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 S Foss | Washita | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Foss | Washita | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Canute | Washita | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foss | Washita | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Duncan | Stephens | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Foss | Washita | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Foss
- Canute 10 km · 29
- Burns Flat 11 km · 31
- Clinton 19 km · 54
- Dill City 19 km · 28
- Butler 21 km · 17
- Elk City 24 km · 99
- New Cordell 24 km · 79
- Arapaho 24 km · 20
Questions about hail in Foss
How often does it hail in Foss, Oklahoma?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foss since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #390 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Foss?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Foss?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 24, 1964. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Foss?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2012 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Foss had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foss since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 13, 2012.
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.