Hail history for Alfalfa County, OK

Alfalfa County has 343 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 201 of them 1″ or larger and 36 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on September 22, 1985.

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 343 since 1957

1″ or larger 201 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 36 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · September 22, 1985

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 Alfalfa County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 343 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
April 17, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 17, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

An image of a ruler-measured hailstone was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

April 17, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

May 10, 2010 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The hail broke numerous winds at several businesses. The report was relayed by NWS Tulsa.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	8	5	60	113	96	41	17

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 Alfalfa County

Has it ever hailed in Alfalfa County?

Yes — 343 hail events have been recorded for Alfalfa County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 201 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Alfalfa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Alfalfa County, OK is April 17, 2026, with 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 Alfalfa County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on September 22, 1985. 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.