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Hail history for Creek County, OK

Creek County has 512 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 283 of them 1″ or larger and 34 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 18, 1998.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 4.5″ grapefruit June 18, 1998

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 512 since 1955
1″ or larger 283 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 34 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 4.5 grapefruit · June 18, 1998
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 Creek County

3 Jan 8 Feb 80 Mar 98 Apr 143 May 62 Jun 12 Jul 15 Aug 27 Sep 38 Oct 18 Nov 8 Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 512 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
0.75″ Penny
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.0″ Quarter
3.0″ Tea cup
1.25″ Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

· 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large hail to three inches in diameter damaged vehicles and homes.

· 4.0″ (softball)

Four-inch diameter hail dented several cars and caused roof damage in Kellyville.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
81213461841427136

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 Creek County

Has it ever hailed in Creek County?

Yes — 512 hail events have been recorded for Creek County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 283 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Creek County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Creek County, OK is March 1, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Creek County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 18, 1998. 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.