Hail history for Gene Autry, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gene Autry since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gene Autry
- Last hail
- May 15, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 16, 1968
16 reports on 16 days since 1959 · #435 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Gene Autry
- 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 Gene Autry
The latest hail report in and around Gene Autry is from May 15, 2022, 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 May 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gene Autry logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #435 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gene Autry accounts for 3% of the 515 reports filed in Carter County.
6% 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 16, 1968.
The busiest year was 1968, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gene Autry 0.3
- Carter County 8.1
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gene Autry 5
- Carter County 79
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gene Autry 6%
- Carter 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1968 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Carter | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 NE (Adm)ardmore Apt | Carter | 00:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1963 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Carter | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gene Autry | Carter | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.38 SE Dougherty | Murray | 17:56 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 38%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gene Autry | Carter | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.38 SE Dougherty | Murray | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 NE (Adm)ardmore Apt | Carter | 00:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 ESE (Adm)ardmore Apt | Carter | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 NNE (Adm)ardmore Apt | Carter | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Gene Autry | Carter | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Gene Autry | Carter | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Carter | 07:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Carter | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1987 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Carter | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Carter | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1981 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Carter | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gene Autry
- Springer 7 km · 32
- Dougherty 10 km · 20
- Dickson 14 km · 24
- Ardmore 16 km · 91
- Davis 18 km · 20
- Mannsville 20 km · 19
- Sulphur 21 km · 62
- Mill Creek 22 km · 25
Questions about hail in Gene Autry
How often does it hail in Gene Autry, Oklahoma?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gene Autry since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #435 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gene Autry?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gene Autry?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 16, 1968. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gene Autry?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gene Autry 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 May 15, 2022.
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.