Hail history for Ringwood, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ringwood since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ringwood
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 2, 1979
20 reports on 18 days since 1966 · #349 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Ringwood
- 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 Ringwood
The latest hail report in and around Ringwood is from April 30, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ringwood logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #349 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ringwood accounts for 6% of the 327 reports filed in Major County.
10% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 2, 1979.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ringwood 0.4
- Major County 4.9
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ringwood 6
- Major County 52
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ringwood 10%
- Major County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1979 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Major | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Major | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 NW Ringwood | Major | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ringwood | Major | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Major | 15:00 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 8 40%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Ringwood | Major | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 S Ringwood | Major | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 NW Ringwood | Major | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Ringwood | Major | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 E Ringwood | Major | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ringwood | Major | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Ringwood | Major | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Lahoma | Garfield | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrah | Oklahoma | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Major | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Major | 23:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 1987 | 0.88 innickel | — | Major | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ringwood
Questions about hail in Ringwood
How often does it hail in Ringwood, Oklahoma?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ringwood since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #349 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ringwood?
Most reports come in May, April, September. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ringwood?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 2, 1979. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ringwood?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ringwood 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 30, 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.