Hail history for Walters, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walters since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Walters
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 22, 2011
60 reports on 47 days since 1964 · #66 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Walters
- 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 Walters
The latest hail report in and around Walters is from April 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walters logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #66 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walters accounts for 20% of the 300 reports filed in Cotton County.
5% 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 April 22, 2011 near 5 W Walters.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2004, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walters 0.8
- Cotton County 4.0
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walters 12
- Cotton County 41
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walters 5%
- Cotton 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 W Walters | Cotton | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | 8 E Manitou | Tillman | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2 SSE Anadarko | Caddo | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Walters | Cotton | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Walters | Cotton | 20:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 27%
- 1–2 in 41 68%
- 2 in + 3 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 N Walters Arpt | Cotton | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.73 N Walters | Cotton | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Walters | Cotton | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.97 ENE Walters | Cotton | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.41 SE Walters | Cotton | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 WNW Walters | Cotton | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Walters | Cotton | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 WNW Walters | Cotton | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Walters | Cotton | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Walters Arpt | Cotton | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NW Walters | Cotton | 22:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 W Walters | Cotton | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walters
Questions about hail in Walters
How often does it hail in Walters, Oklahoma?
60 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walters since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #66 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walters?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walters?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 22, 2011 near 5 W Walters. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walters?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walters had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.