Hail history for Caddo County, OK

Caddo County has 711 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 467 of them 1″ or larger and 49 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on September 18, 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 711 since 1956

1″ or larger 467 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 49 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · September 18, 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 Caddo County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 711 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 3, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
August 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 14, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 14, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 14, 2025	2.1″	Hen egg
June 14, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 3, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was relayed through mPING.

May 8, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

No damage reported.

June 19, 1998 · 3.5″ (softball)

Hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter broke holes in the roofs of houses and barns. Numerous cars were dented and had their windows broken by the giant hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	22	19	119	168	183	139	58

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 Caddo County

Has it ever hailed in Caddo County?

Yes — 711 hail events have been recorded for Caddo County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 467 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Caddo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Caddo County, OK is April 3, 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 Caddo County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on September 18, 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.