Hail history for Garvin County, OK

Garvin County has 401 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 238 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 30, 2013.

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 401 since 1955

1″ or larger 238 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 30, 2013

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 Garvin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 401 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The location is approximate.

May 30, 2013 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail near softball size was reported along with wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

April 21, 2008 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

The hail broke windshields of several cars. Monetary damages were estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	17	16	60	95	75	76	57

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 Garvin County

Has it ever hailed in Garvin County?

Yes — 401 hail events have been recorded for Garvin County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 238 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Garvin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Garvin County, OK is April 28, 2026, 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 Garvin County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 30, 2013. 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.