Hail history for Kildare, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kildare since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kildare
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2024
21 reports on 17 days since 1991 · #320 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Kildare
- 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 Kildare
The latest hail report in and around Kildare is from June 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kildare 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 #320 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kildare accounts for 4% of the 569 reports filed in Kay County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2024 near 2.79 WSW Kildare.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (48% of reports); 90% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kildare 0.6
- Kay County 9.6
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kildare 10
- Kay County 79
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kildare 0%
- Kay County 9%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 12, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kildare | Kay | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Newkirk | Kay | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 48%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.16 SSE Kildare | Kay | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.8 WSW Kildare | Kay | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.79 WSW Kildare | Kay | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.74 WSW Kildare | Kay | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Newkirk | Kay | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Kildare | Kay | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Kildare | Kay | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Kildare | Kay | 16:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kildare
- Newkirk 8 km · 41
- Ponca City 10 km · 109
- Peckham 14 km · 12
- Kaw City 17 km · 16
- White Eagle 20 km · 11
- Blackwell 22 km · 98
- Tonkawa 28 km · 66
- Braman 29 km · 47
Questions about hail in Kildare
How often does it hail in Kildare, Oklahoma?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kildare since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #320 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kildare?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kildare?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2024 near 2.79 WSW Kildare. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kildare?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kildare had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 26, 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.