Hail history for Pontotoc, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pontotoc since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pontotoc
- Last hail
- May 22, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · May 15, 2022
24 reports on 19 days since 1983 · #281 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Pontotoc
- 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 Pontotoc
The latest hail report in and around Pontotoc is from May 22, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on May 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pontotoc logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #281 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pontotoc accounts for 6% of the 400 reports filed in Pontotoc 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2022 near Pontotoc.
The busiest year was 1996, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pontotoc 0.2
- Pontotoc County 9.5
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pontotoc 4
- Pontotoc County 84
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pontotoc 4%
- Pontotoc 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | 2.25 inhen egg | Pontotoc | Johnston | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.2 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 09:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1984 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Johnston | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontotoc | Johnston | 14:55 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 67%
- 1–2 in 7 29%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.2 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 09:02 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 2.25 inhen egg | Pontotoc | Johnston | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontotoc | Johnston | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 S Ardmore | Carter | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 E Waurika | Jefferson | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Pontotoc | Johnston | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 S Fittstown | Pontotoc | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Pontotoc | Johnston | 12:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pontotoc
- Connerville 5 km · 10
- Fittstown 13 km · 22
- Bromide 15 km · 18
- Clarita 17 km · 15
- Mill Creek 20 km · 25
- Stonewall 20 km · 23
- Hickory 22 km · 12
- Wapanucka 23 km · 24
Questions about hail in Pontotoc
How often does it hail in Pontotoc, Oklahoma?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pontotoc since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #281 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pontotoc?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pontotoc?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on May 15, 2022 near Pontotoc. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pontotoc?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pontotoc 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 May 22, 2024.
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.