Hail history for Quapaw, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quapaw since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Quapaw
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2020
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 28, 2020
15 reports on 14 days since 1970 · #461 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Quapaw
- 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 Quapaw
The latest hail report in and around Quapaw is from August 15, 2020, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Quapaw logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #461 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Quapaw accounts for 6% of the 233 reports filed in Ottawa 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 April 28, 2020 near 3 SE Quapaw.
The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Quapaw 0.3
- Ottawa County 5.8
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Quapaw 6
- Ottawa County 58
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Quapaw 0%
- Ottawa County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Quapaw | Ottawa | $25K | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Quapaw | Ottawa | $20K | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ottawa | — | 21:45 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 6 40%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 W Quapaw | Ottawa | $10K | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Quapaw | Ottawa | $25K | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 WNW Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 NW Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Quapaw | Ottawa | $20K | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Quapaw | Ottawa | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 1992 | 0.88 innickel | — | Ottawa | — | 19:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Quapaw
Questions about hail in Quapaw
How often does it hail in Quapaw, Oklahoma?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quapaw since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #461 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Quapaw?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Quapaw?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 28, 2020 near 3 SE Quapaw. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Quapaw?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 2020 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Quapaw had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quapaw since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 15, 2020.
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.