Hail history for Bryan County, OK

Bryan County has 282 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 152 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 11, 1992.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 282 since 1962

1″ or larger 152 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 11, 1992

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 Bryan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 282 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
September 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 23, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
September 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 23, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hailfall near the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Hat Powell Road. The report was relayed by emergency management.

September 23, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

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

March 31, 2008 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail was reported at the intersection of State Highways 199 and 78.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	6	28	115	59	34	35

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 Bryan County

Has it ever hailed in Bryan County?

Yes — 282 hail events have been recorded for Bryan County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 152 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bryan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bryan County, OK is April 24, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Bryan County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 11, 1992. 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.