Hail history for Perkins, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Perkins since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Perkins
- Last hail
- May 22, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 26, 1984
56 reports on 44 days since 1960 · #80 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Perkins
- 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 Perkins
The latest hail report in and around Perkins is from May 22, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Perkins logged 23 reports on 16 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 #80 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Perkins accounts for 14% of the 412 reports filed in Payne County.
4% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 26, 1984.
Reports were down 36% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2008, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Perkins 1.1
- Payne County 8.3
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Perkins 16
- Payne County 75
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Perkins 4%
- Payne County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1984 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Payne | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1989 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Payne | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.98 NNW Perkins | Payne | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Perkins | Payne | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Perkins | Payne | 01:10 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 23 41%
- 1–2 in 31 55%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Perkins | Payne | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 NNE Perkins | Payne | 09:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.15 NNW Perkins | Payne | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.98 NNW Perkins | Payne | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 NNW Perkins | Payne | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.58 NNW Perkins | Payne | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Perkins | Payne | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Perkins | Payne | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Perkins | Payne | 02:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 WSW Perkins | Payne | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 S Stillwater | Payne | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 S Stillwater | Payne | 19:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Perkins
Questions about hail in Perkins
How often does it hail in Perkins, Oklahoma?
56 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Perkins since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #80 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Perkins?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Perkins?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 26, 1984. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Perkins?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 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 Perkins had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 22, 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.