Hail history for Pawhuska, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pawhuska since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pawhuska
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 11, 2017
61 reports on 50 days since 1962 · #60 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Pawhuska
- 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 Pawhuska
The latest hail report in and around Pawhuska is from April 23, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pawhuska logged 23 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #60 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pawhuska accounts for 9% of the 672 reports filed in Osage 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 11, 2017 near Pawhuska.
Reports were down 65% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 1996, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pawhuska 1.1
- Osage County 11.2
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pawhuska 17
- Osage County 111
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pawhuska 0%
- Osage County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | $25K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | $25K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | $50K | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 46%
- 1–2 in 33 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.26 SW Pawhuska | Osage | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | $25K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.24 SW Pawhuska | Osage | $10K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 N Pawhuska | Osage | $5K | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pawhuska | Osage | $25K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Pawhuska | Osage | $10K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Pawhuska | Osage | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Pawhuska | Osage | — | 23:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pawhuska
Questions about hail in Pawhuska
How often does it hail in Pawhuska, Oklahoma?
61 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pawhuska since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #60 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pawhuska?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pawhuska?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 11, 2017 near Pawhuska. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pawhuska?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pawhuska 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 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.