Hail history for Stephens County, Oklahoma
Every NOAA hail report filed in Stephens County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stephens County
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 21
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 61 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.25 in
- softball · May 14, 2003
598 reports on 257 days since 1956 · #12 of 78 Oklahoma counties
Hail map · Stephens County
- 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 Stephens County
The latest hail report in Stephens County is from July 5, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 21 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stephens County logged 242 reports on 94 hail days, about 12.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Oklahoma county (6.1 a year) and ranks #12 of 78 Oklahoma counties for all-time reports. Stephens County holds 2% of all 31,598 hail reports in Oklahoma.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Oklahoma county. The largest hail on record here is 5.25 in (softball) on May 14, 2003 near 2 SE Velma.
Reports were down 23% in 2016–2025 (105) compared with 2006–2015 (137). The busiest year was 2003, with 36 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stephens County 12.1
- Median Oklahoma county 6.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stephens County 94
- Median Oklahoma county 67
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stephens County 8%
- Median Oklahoma county 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 22 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 25 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 7 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 7 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 7 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2003 | 5.25 insoftball | 2 SE Velma | $10K | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 1996 | 4.50 insoftball | Empire City | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1974 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1974 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1974 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 16:45 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 192 32%
- 1–2 in 358 60%
- 2 in + 48 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.89 S Marlow | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.22 SSW Comanche | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 SSW Comanche | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.2 SE Marlow | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.44 NE Lake Fuqua Dam | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.15 S Sunray | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 N Duncan | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.42 SSW Comanche | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 S Corum | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.67 S Comanche | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.99 NE Marlow | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.47 NNW Duncan | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Stephens County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire City | 7 | 7 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Sunray | 5 | 4 | Apr 25, 2026 |
Questions about hail in Stephens County
How often does it hail in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
598 hail reports have been logged in Stephens County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 12.1 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 78 Oklahoma counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stephens County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stephens County?
5.25 in (softball size) on May 14, 2003 near 2 SE Velma. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stephens County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 5, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stephens County had in the last five years?
21 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 61 reports. The most recent was July 5, 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.