Hail history for Foster, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foster since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Foster
- Last hail
- Mar 16, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 6, 1971
25 reports on 21 days since 1971 · #252 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Foster
- 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 Foster
The latest hail report in and around Foster is from March 16, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Foster logged 11 reports on 10 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 #252 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Foster accounts for 6% of the 401 reports filed in Garvin County.
4% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 6, 1971.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Foster 0.6
- Garvin County 7.6
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Foster 10
- Garvin County 74
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Foster 4%
- Garvin County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1971 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Garvin | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Foster | Garvin | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foster | Garvin | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Marlow | Stephens | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foster | Garvin | 16:29 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 13 52%
- 1–2 in 11 44%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 W Elmore City | Garvin | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Antioch | Garvin | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Foster | Garvin | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Foster | Garvin | 08:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 9 W Elmore City | Garvin | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SW Elmore City | Garvin | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foster | Garvin | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Elmore City | Garvin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 7 E Lake Fuqua Dam | Stephens | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pernell | Garvin | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Marlow | Stephens | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Foster | Garvin | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Foster
- Elmore City 9 km · 14
- Tatums 14 km · 13
- Katie 15 km · 36
- Ratliff City 17 km · 26
- Hennepin 17 km · 16
- Velma 23 km · 35
- Erin Springs 25 km · 23
- Pauls Valley 27 km · 60
Questions about hail in Foster
How often does it hail in Foster, Oklahoma?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foster since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #252 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Foster?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Foster?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 6, 1971. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Foster?
The most recent report in this data is from March 16, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Foster 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 March 16, 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.