Hail history for Stratford, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratford since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stratford
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 1, 1959
37 reports on 32 days since 1959 · #159 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Stratford
- 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 Stratford
The latest hail report in and around Stratford is from April 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stratford logged 17 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #159 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stratford accounts for 9% of the 401 reports filed in Garvin County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 1, 1959.
Reports were up 367% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stratford 0.8
- Garvin County 7.6
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stratford 16
- Garvin County 74
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stratford 3%
- Garvin 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 1959 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Garvin | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 1.88 ingolf ball | 3 S Stratford | Garvin | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 W Stratford | Garvin | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Stratford | Garvin | 06:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stratford | Garvin | 18:48 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 17 46%
- 1–2 in 19 51%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Stratford | Garvin | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.83 SSE Stratford | Garvin | 01:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 W Stratford | Garvin | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Stratford | Garvin | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.79 NNW Stratford | Garvin | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SSE Stratford | Garvin | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 WSW Stratford | Garvin | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Stratford | Garvin | 06:16 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 SSW Stratford | Garvin | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Stratford | Garvin | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Stratford | Garvin | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 3.45 S Stratford | Garvin | 21:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stratford
Questions about hail in Stratford
How often does it hail in Stratford, Oklahoma?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratford since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #159 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stratford?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stratford?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 1, 1959. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stratford?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stratford had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.