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Hail history for Texas County, OK

Texas County has 571 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 408 of them 1″ or larger and 60 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 16, 2002.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 4.5″ grapefruit May 16, 2002

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 571 since 1956
1″ or larger 408 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 60 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 4.5 grapefruit · May 16, 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 Texas County

Jan Feb 14 Mar 46 Apr 173 May 219 Jun 40 Jul 37 Aug 31 Sep 6 Oct 5 Nov Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 571 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.25″ Half dollar
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.0″ Quarter
1.75″ Golf ball
3.0″ Tea cup
3.0″ Tea cup
1.75″ Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

· 3.0″ (tea cup)

A supercell thunderstorm brought a swath of large hail to the areas around Goodwell in Texas County. Baseball size hail fell around six miles west of Goodwell. The largest hailstone that was observed was three inches which occurred three miles southwest of Goodwell. Golfball size hail fell five miles south of Goodwell which resulted in hail damage to trailers and broken windows.

· 4.0″ (softball)

The start and end times for the hail were estimated. The Texas County Emergency Manager reported that one home received considerable damage from softball size hail. The Emergency Manager reported that the home had broken out windows along with major roof damage. No injuries were reported.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
422132613415515463

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 Texas County

Has it ever hailed in Texas County?

Yes — 571 hail events have been recorded for Texas County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 408 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Texas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Texas County, OK is June 17, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Texas County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 16, 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.