Hail history for Custer County, OK

Custer County has 384 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 259 of them 1″ or larger and 56 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.75″ (grapefruit) on May 29, 2004.

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 384 since 1955

1″ or larger 259 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 56 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.75″ grapefruit · May 29, 2004

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 Custer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 384 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 6, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 26, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 26, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 17, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 17, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 1, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was relayed through mPING.

June 6, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The report was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate.

May 31, 2008 · 4.0″ (softball)

The report was relayed from the media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	27	11	70	75	98	63	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 Custer County

Has it ever hailed in Custer County?

Yes — 384 hail events have been recorded for Custer County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 259 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Custer County?

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

4.75″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 29, 2004. 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.