Hail history for McLoud, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McLoud since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McLoud
- Last hail
- Oct 23, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 17, 2025
41 reports on 35 days since 1956 · #132 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · McLoud
- 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 McLoud
The latest hail report in and around McLoud is from October 23, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McLoud logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #132 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McLoud accounts for 11% of the 359 reports filed in Pottawatomie 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 17, 2025 near 5.88 S Harrah.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McLoud 0.8
- Pottawatomie County 6.7
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- McLoud 12
- Pottawatomie County 73
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McLoud 7%
- Pottawatomie 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.88 S Harrah | Oklahoma | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 7.31 S Harrah | Oklahoma | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.8 SW Dale | Pottawatomie | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mc Loud | Pottawatomie | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pottawatomie | 17:25 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 22 54%
- 1–2 in 16 39%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.39 NE Stella | Cleveland | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.05 NE Stella | Cleveland | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.8 SW Dale | Pottawatomie | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 7.31 S Harrah | Oklahoma | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.88 S Harrah | Oklahoma | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.77 W Dale | Pottawatomie | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.28 NE Mcloud | Pottawatomie | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 NE Mcloud | Pottawatomie | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Mcloud | Pottawatomie | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Mcloud | Pottawatomie | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 S Mcloud | Pottawatomie | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Mcloud | Pottawatomie | 16:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McLoud
Questions about hail in McLoud
How often does it hail in McLoud, Oklahoma?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McLoud since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #132 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McLoud?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McLoud?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 17, 2025 near 5.88 S Harrah. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McLoud?
The most recent report in this data is from October 23, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has McLoud had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was October 23, 2025.
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.