Hail history for Norman, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norman since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norman
- Last hail
- Aug 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 23
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 124 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · May 4, 2020
451 reports on 182 days since 1956 · #3 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Norman
- 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 Norman
The latest hail report in and around Norman is from August 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 23 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 25, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norman logged 287 reports on 76 hail days, about 14.3 reports a year. That is 31.9 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #3 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norman accounts for 52% of the 869 reports filed in Cleveland County.
8% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on May 4, 2020 near 4.57 W Lake Thunderbird Dam.
Reports were up 68% in 2016–2025 (180) compared with 2006–2015 (107). The busiest year was 2025, with 47 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norman 14.3
- Cleveland County 26.4
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norman 76
- Cleveland County 118
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norman 8%
- Cleveland 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 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 10 | 37 | 47 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 18 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 46 | |||||
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 9 | 16 | 25 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 8 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 31 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 3 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 9 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 12 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 26 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 3.25 inteacup | 4.57 W Lake Thunderbird Dam | Cleveland | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.69 E Norman | Cleveland | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 5.64 E Norman | Cleveland | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.89 NW Norman | Cleveland | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 4.97 WSW Lake Thunderbird Dam | Cleveland | 16:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 126 28%
- 1–2 in 288 64%
- 2 in + 36 8%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Norman | Cleveland | 23:44 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 NW Norman | Cleveland | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 SSE Stella | Cleveland | 09:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 S Stella | Cleveland | 09:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.85 E Norman | Cleveland | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.5 ENE (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt | Cleveland | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.37 SE Norman | Cleveland | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.38 NNW Noble | Cleveland | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.08 NW Noble | Cleveland | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.13 SE Norman | Cleveland | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 SE Norman | Cleveland | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.07 NW Noble | Cleveland | 17:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norman
Questions about hail in Norman
How often does it hail in Norman, Oklahoma?
451 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norman since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 14.3 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norman?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norman?
3.25 in (teacup size) on May 4, 2020 near 4.57 W Lake Thunderbird Dam. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norman?
The most recent report in this data is from August 16, 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 Norman had in the last five years?
23 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 124 reports. The most recent was August 16, 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.