Hail history for Watonga, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watonga since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Watonga
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 1, 1981
44 reports on 39 days since 1961 · #119 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Watonga
- 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 Watonga
The latest hail report in and around Watonga is from April 10, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Watonga 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 #119 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Watonga accounts for 14% of the 311 reports filed in Blaine County.
7% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 1, 1981.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Watonga 0.6
- Blaine County 4.5
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Watonga 10
- Blaine County 54
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Watonga 7%
- Blaine County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1981 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Blaine | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2009 | 2.19 inhen egg | 2.16 ESE Watonga | Blaine | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1967 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Blaine | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.24 W Watonga | Blaine | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Watonga | Blaine | 19:45 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 16 36%
- 1–2 in 25 57%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Watonga | Blaine | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 E Watonga | Blaine | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 W Watonga | Blaine | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.24 W Watonga | Blaine | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Watonga | Blaine | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Watonga | Blaine | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Watonga | Blaine | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2009 | 1.45 inhalf dollar | 3.78 S Watonga | Blaine | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2009 | 2.19 inhen egg | 2.16 ESE Watonga | Blaine | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Watonga | Blaine | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNW Watonga | Blaine | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 9 E May | Harper | 22:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Watonga
Questions about hail in Watonga
How often does it hail in Watonga, Oklahoma?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watonga since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #119 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Watonga?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Watonga?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 1, 1981. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Watonga?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Watonga 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 April 10, 2023.
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.