Hail history for Cimarron County, OK

Cimarron County has 284 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 39 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.75″ (grapefruit) on July 9, 1982.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 284 since 1961

1″ or larger 190 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 39 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.75″ grapefruit · July 9, 1982

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 Cimarron County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 284 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 29, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 29, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 6, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 6, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 13, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Multiple reports of hail between 1 and 1.75 in diameter were received from 6 miles east of Wheeless to 10 miles NNE of Felt. A trained spotter did report hail accumulating up to 3 deep 10 NNE of Felt.

June 11, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A storm moved ESE across southern Cimarron County dropping hail between 1 and 2.75 in diameter.

June 25, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Late report from Cimmaron County EM, baseball sized hail reported. Structural and tree damage sustained throughout Keyes, due to wind and large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	5	15	56	89	73	42

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 Cimarron County

Has it ever hailed in Cimarron County?

Yes — 284 hail events have been recorded for Cimarron County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cimarron County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cimarron County, OK is August 29, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Cimarron County?

4.75″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 9, 1982. 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.