Hail history for Locust Grove, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Locust Grove since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Locust Grove
- Last hail
- Jun 9, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 4, 2003
33 reports on 31 days since 1975 · #184 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Locust Grove
- 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 Locust Grove
The latest hail report in and around Locust Grove is from June 9, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Locust Grove logged 16 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #184 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Locust Grove accounts for 10% of the 343 reports filed in Mayes 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 4, 2003 near 1 SW Nowata.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Locust Grove 0.8
- Mayes County 6.7
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Locust Grove 15
- Mayes County 66
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Locust Grove 6%
- Mayes 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 SW Nowata | Nowata | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mayes | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.99 SSW Locust Grove | Mayes | $25K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Locust Grove | Mayes | $10K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Locust Grove | Mayes | $10K | 18:25 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 14 42%
- 1–2 in 17 52%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.99 SSW Locust Grove | Mayes | $25K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.13 E Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.99 SE Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.23 E Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Locust Grove | Mayes | $10K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Locust Grove | Mayes | $10K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Locust Grove | Mayes | $20K | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Locust Grove | Mayes | — | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Locust Grove | Mayes | $25K | 10:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Locust Grove
Questions about hail in Locust Grove
How often does it hail in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Locust Grove since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #184 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Locust Grove?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Locust Grove?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 4, 2003 near 1 SW Nowata. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Locust Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from June 9, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Locust Grove had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 9, 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.