Hail history for Woodward County, Oklahoma
Every NOAA hail report filed in Woodward County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Woodward County
- Last hail
- Oct 13, 2026
- 1.55 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 14
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 47 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · May 11, 1969
522 reports on 250 days since 1956 · #17 of 78 Oklahoma counties
Hail map · Woodward County
- 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 Woodward County
The latest hail report in Woodward County is from October 13, 2026, 1.55 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 14 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on May 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Woodward County logged 172 reports on 71 hail days, about 8.6 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Oklahoma county (6.1 a year) and ranks #17 of 78 Oklahoma counties for all-time reports. Woodward County holds 2% of all 31,598 hail reports in Oklahoma.
11% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Oklahoma county. The largest hail on record here is 5.00 in (softball) on May 11, 1969.
Reports were down 26% in 2016–2025 (73) compared with 2006–2015 (99). The busiest year was 1986, with 34 reports on 14 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Woodward County 8.6
- Median Oklahoma county 6.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Woodward County 71
- Median Oklahoma county 67
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Woodward County 11%
- Median Oklahoma county 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 15 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.55 in | View |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 14 | 3.25 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1969 | 5.00 insoftball | — | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 1962 | 5.00 insoftball | — | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2012 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Woodward | —3 injured | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2012 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2 N Woodward | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Woodward | — | 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 200 38%
- 1–2 in 263 50%
- 2 in + 59 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.55 inping pong ball | 5 NE Tangier | 23:02 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.25 NNE Curtis | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.05 ESE Mooreland | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.77 SW Tangier | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Mooreland | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.97 S Tangier | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.77 SW Tangier | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 ENE Tangier | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.15 NW Mutual | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.99 ESE Mooreland | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.09 N Mooreland Arpt | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.29 N Mooreland Arpt | 18:39 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Woodward County
Questions about hail in Woodward County
How often does it hail in Woodward County, Oklahoma?
522 hail reports have been logged in Woodward County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.6 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 78 Oklahoma counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Woodward County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Woodward County?
5.00 in (softball size) on May 11, 1969. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Woodward County?
The most recent report in this data is from October 13, 2026 (1.55 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Woodward County had in the last five years?
14 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 47 reports. The most recent was October 13, 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.