Hail history for Hastings, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hastings since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hastings
- Last hail
- May 26, 2015
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 3, 1996
15 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #455 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Hastings
- 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 Hastings
The latest hail report in and around Hastings is from May 26, 2015, 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, Hastings logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #455 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hastings accounts for 5% of the 303 reports filed in Jefferson County.
7% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 3, 1996 near Hastings.
The busiest year was 1998, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (47% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hastings 0.2
- Jefferson County 4.3
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hastings 4
- Jefferson County 51
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hastings 7%
- Jefferson 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 | 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 3, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hastings | Jefferson | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hastings | Jefferson | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hastings | Jefferson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Hastings | Jefferson | 19:16 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 5 33%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hastings | Jefferson | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Hastings | Jefferson | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hastings | Jefferson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Hastings | Jefferson | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SW Snyder | Kiowa | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Hastings | Jefferson | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 SE Temple | Cotton | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hastings | Jefferson | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 14, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Jefferson | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 14, 1987 | 0.88 innickel | — | Jefferson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Jefferson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hastings
Questions about hail in Hastings
How often does it hail in Hastings, Oklahoma?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hastings since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #455 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hastings?
Most reports come in April, February, May. April alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hastings?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 3, 1996 near Hastings. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hastings?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2015 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hastings had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hastings since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 26, 2015.
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.