Hail history for Shidler, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shidler since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shidler
- Last hail
- Feb 22, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 1, 2008
37 reports on 33 days since 1976 · #158 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Shidler
- 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 Shidler
The latest hail report in and around Shidler is from February 22, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shidler logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #158 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shidler accounts for 6% of the 672 reports filed in Osage County.
11% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 1, 2008 near Shidler.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shidler 0.6
- Osage County 11.2
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shidler 10
- Osage County 111
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shidler 11%
- Osage County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Shidler | Osage | $50K | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | Shidler | Osage | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 N Shidler | Osage | — | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1978 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Osage | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.66 NE Shidler Arpt | Osage | $10K | 18:42 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 21 57%
- 1–2 in 12 32%
- 2 in + 4 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | Shidler | Osage | — | 00:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Shidler | Osage | — | 11:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Shidler | Osage | — | 02:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.66 NE Shidler Arpt | Osage | $10K | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 WNW Shidler | Osage | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.41 ENE Shidler Arpt | Osage | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 ENE Shidler Arpt | Osage | $10K | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 ENE Shidler Arpt | Osage | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Shidler | Osage | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Shidler | Osage | — | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Shidler | Osage | $50K | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Shidler | Osage | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shidler
Questions about hail in Shidler
How often does it hail in Shidler, Oklahoma?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shidler since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #158 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shidler?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shidler?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 1, 2008 near Shidler. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shidler?
The most recent report in this data is from February 22, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Shidler 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 February 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.