Hail history for Canadian County, OK

Canadian County has 712 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 440 of them 1″ or larger and 96 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 7.0″ (grapefruit) on April 30, 1961.

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 712 since 1955

1″ or larger 440 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 96 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 7.0″ grapefruit · April 30, 1961

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 Canadian County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 712 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 3, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 10, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 10, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
March 10, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 10, 2026	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Canadian 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 31, 2013 · 5.9″ (grapefruit)

Very large hail fell in El Reno as the large tornado developed to the south. Photos submitted to a local television station showed hail may have measured as large as 6.3 in diameter. Unfortunately, no official measurements were taken, so the 6 diameter hail near Gotebo, OK on May 23, 2011 remains the record largest hailstone officially documented in Oklahoma.

May 29, 2012 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

No damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	32	13	116	181	143	128	92

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 Canadian County

Has it ever hailed in Canadian County?

Yes — 712 hail events have been recorded for Canadian County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 440 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Canadian County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Canadian 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 Canadian County?

7.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 30, 1961. 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.