Hail history for Beckham County, OK

Beckham County has 437 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 299 of them 1″ or larger and 68 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 17, 2002.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 437 since 1955

1″ or larger 299 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 68 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 17, 2002

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Beckham County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Beckham County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 437 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 14, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 5, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 5, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Beckham County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 14, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The location is approximate.

May 29, 2018 · 3.26″ (tea cup)

IBHS field hail study.

May 19, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail ranged in size from 2.75 to 1.25 inches in diameter and fell at several locations around the Elk City area. No damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	16	16	48	93	122	89	51

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Beckham County

Has it ever hailed in Beckham County?

Yes — 437 hail events have been recorded for Beckham County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 299 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beckham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beckham County, OK is April 14, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Beckham County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 17, 2002. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Oklahoma hail history

All 77 Oklahoma counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.