Hail history for Ponca City, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ponca City since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ponca City
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 14, 1998
109 reports on 81 days since 1955 · #15 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Ponca City
- 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 Ponca City
The latest hail report in and around Ponca City is from July 4, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ponca City logged 44 reports on 27 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 4.9 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #15 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ponca City accounts for 19% of the 569 reports filed in Kay 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 14, 1998 near 16 W Burbank.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2024, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ponca City 2.2
- Kay County 9.6
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ponca City 27
- Kay County 79
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ponca City 8%
- Kay 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 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 5 | 2.40 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 12, 2023 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | 16 W Burbank | Osage | $2K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ponca City | Kay | —2 injured | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | Ponca City | Kay | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.40 inhen egg | 2.22 NE Ponca City | Kay | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.11 E Ponca City | Kay | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 26 24%
- 1–2 in 74 68%
- 2 in + 9 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 E Ponca City | Kay | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.36 ENE (Pnc)ponca City Arpt | Kay | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.66 E Ponca City | Kay | 00:01 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.35 ENE (Pnc)ponca City Arpt | Kay | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.37 SW Kildare | Kay | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.36 WSW Ponca City | Kay | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 ENE (Pnc)ponca City Arpt | Kay | 01:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.28 E (Pnc)ponca City Arpt | Kay | 03:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.40 inhen egg | 2.22 NE Ponca City | Kay | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.24 ENE (Pnc)ponca City Arpt | Kay | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ponca City | Kay | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ESE (Pnc)ponca City Arpt | Kay | 16:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ponca City
Questions about hail in Ponca City
How often does it hail in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
109 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ponca City since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ponca City?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ponca City?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 14, 1998 near 16 W Burbank. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ponca City?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 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 Ponca City had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 20 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.