Hail history for Craig County, OK

Craig County has 223 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 24, 2025.

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 223 since 1959

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 24, 2025

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 Craig County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 223 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 24, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
March 14, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 3, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
January 30, 2021	0.75″	Penny
August 15, 2020	2.75″	Baseball
August 15, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
August 15, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

May 24, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

August 15, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	5	9	15	69	68	36	18

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 Craig County

Has it ever hailed in Craig County?

Yes — 223 hail events have been recorded for Craig County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Craig County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Craig County, OK is April 25, 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 Craig County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 24, 2025. 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.