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Hail history for Hughes County, OK

Hughes County has 219 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 111 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 7, 1994.

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 May 7, 1994

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 219 since 1956
1″ or larger 111 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 7, 1994
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 Hughes County

1 Jan 6 Feb 48 Mar 50 Apr 52 May 16 Jun 8 Jul 5 Aug 13 Sep 15 Oct 4 Nov 1 Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 219 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.25″ Half dollar
1.75″ Golf ball
1.75″ Golf ball
0.88″ Nickel
1.0″ Quarter
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.75″ Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

· 1.0″ (quarter)

The location is approximate.

· 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Severe thunderstorms developed in portions of north-central Oklahoma during the afternoon and early evening hours on the 6th and moved south through portions of central and into southeast Oklahoma. These storms produce four weak brief tornadoes, hail up to softball-size and damaging winds.

· 2.75″ (baseball)

Severe thunderstorms developed in portions of north-central Oklahoma during the afternoon and early evening hours on the 6th and moved south through portions of central and into southeast Oklahoma. These storms produce four weak brief tornadoes, hail up to softball-size and damaging winds.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Hughes County

Has it ever hailed in Hughes County?

Yes — 219 hail events have been recorded for Hughes County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 111 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hughes County?

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

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 7, 1994. 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.