Hail history for Waynoka, Oklahoma
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waynoka since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waynoka
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 4, 1961
55 reports on 47 days since 1958 · #85 of 584 Oklahoma places
Hail map · Waynoka
- 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 Waynoka
The latest hail report in and around Waynoka is from April 24, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 24, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waynoka logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Oklahoma town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #85 of 584 Oklahoma cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waynoka accounts for 14% of the 392 reports filed in Woods County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 4, 1961.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waynoka 0.5
- Woods County 4.8
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waynoka 9
- Woods County 49
- Median Oklahoma town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waynoka 14%
- Woods 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1961 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Woods | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 S Laverne | Harper | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Woods | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1979 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Woods | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 1967 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Woods | 16:00 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 21 38%
- 1–2 in 26 47%
- 2 in + 8 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SSE Waynoka | Woods | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SSE Waynoka | Woods | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.26 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Waynoka | Woods | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Waynoka | Woods | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Waynoka | Woods | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Waynoka | Woods | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 S Waynoka | Woods | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Waynoka | Woods | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Waynoka | Woods | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Waynoka | Woods | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Waynoka | Woods | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 S Laverne | Harper | 19:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waynoka
Questions about hail in Waynoka
How often does it hail in Waynoka, Oklahoma?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waynoka since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 584 Oklahoma places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waynoka?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waynoka?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 4, 1961. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waynoka?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waynoka had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 24, 2025.
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.