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Hail history for Jackson County, OK
Jackson County has 607 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 434 of them 1″ or larger and 87 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 25, 1999.
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.
When it hails in Jackson County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jackson County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jackson County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.88″ (nickel)
The report was relayed through Spotter Network.
· 3.5″ (softball)
Social media image.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Social media images. Time is estimated.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 27 | 73 | 144 | 157 | 118 | 63 |
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 Jackson County
Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?
Yes — 607 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 434 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, OK is April 17, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Jackson County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 25, 1999. 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
- Oklahoma County 1,263
- Tulsa County 1,094
- Cleveland County 849
- Comanche County 774
- Canadian County 712
- Caddo County 711
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.