Hail history for Medford, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medford since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Medford
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 24, 1998
56 reports on 42 days since 1959 · #79 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Medford
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in Medford is from April 23, 2026. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Medford
The latest hail report in and around Medford is from April 23, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on August 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Medford logged 15 reports on 10 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 #79 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Medford accounts for 15% of the 381 reports filed in Grant County.
13% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 24, 1998 near Medford.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Medford 0.8
- Grant County 4.0
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Medford 10
- Grant County 49
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Medford 13%
- Grant 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1998 | 3.50 inteacup | Medford | Grant | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 W Medford | Grant | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Grant | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SSW Medford | Grant | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1985 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Grant | 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 16 29%
- 1–2 in 33 59%
- 2 in + 7 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.58 SW Medford | Grant | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Medford | Grant | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medford | Grant | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSW Medford | Grant | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.88 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Medford | Grant | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medford | Grant | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Medford | Grant | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Medford | Grant | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Medford | Grant | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Medford | Grant | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SSW Medford | Grant | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Medford | Grant | 20:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Medford
- Jefferson 10 km · 22
- Renfrow 15 km · 15
- Pond Creek 16 km · 23
- Deer Creek 19 km · 36
- Wakita 19 km · 25
- Lamont 20 km · 26
- Nardin 26 km · 13
- Hunter 27 km · 21
Questions about hail in Medford
How often does it hail in Medford, Oklahoma?
56 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medford since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #79 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Medford?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Medford?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 24, 1998 near Medford. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Medford?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Medford had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 23, 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.