Hail history for Sulphur, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sulphur since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sulphur
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Apr 14, 2011
62 reports on 45 days since 1962 · #57 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Sulphur
- 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 Sulphur
The latest hail report in and around Sulphur is from April 28, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sulphur logged 37 reports on 24 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 4.1 times the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #57 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sulphur accounts for 28% of the 222 reports filed in Murray 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on April 14, 2011 near Sulphur.
Reports were up 47% in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sulphur 1.9
- Murray County 4.7
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sulphur 24
- Murray County 43
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sulphur 11%
- Murray County 7%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Sulphur | Murray | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.22 NW Sulphur | Murray | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.22 WNW Sulphur | Murray | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sulphur | Murray | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.57 W Sulphur | Murray | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 26%
- 1–2 in 39 63%
- 2 in + 7 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.23 W Sulphur | Murray | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.22 NW Sulphur | Murray | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.22 WNW Sulphur | Murray | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 E Sulphur | Murray | 22:19 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.98 W Sulphur | Murray | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Sulphur | Murray | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 NE Sulphur | Murray | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Sulphur | Murray | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.84 SW Sulphur | Murray | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.67 NE Sulphur | Murray | 01:08 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 WSW Sulphur | Murray | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 W Sulphur | Murray | 12:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sulphur
- Dougherty 13 km · 20
- Hickory 14 km · 12
- Mill Creek 18 km · 25
- Roff 19 km · 24
- Davis 19 km · 20
- Gene Autry 21 km · 16
- Wynnewood 23 km · 18
- Springer 26 km · 32
Questions about hail in Sulphur
How often does it hail in Sulphur, Oklahoma?
62 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sulphur since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #57 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sulphur?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sulphur?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on April 14, 2011 near Sulphur. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sulphur?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sulphur had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 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.