Hail history for Jefferson County, OK

Jefferson County has 301 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 184 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 10, 1975.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 301 since 1955

1″ or larger 184 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 10, 1975

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 Jefferson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 301 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 7, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 5, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 19, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was relayed through mPING.

May 7, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Substantial damage to several vehicles occurred. Car windows were shattered by baseball and larger sized hail.

April 24, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Minor damage was reported to a home. Monetary damages were estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	11	7	41	94	91	43	11

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 Jefferson County

Has it ever hailed in Jefferson County?

Yes — 301 hail events have been recorded for Jefferson County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 184 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jefferson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jefferson County, OK is March 7, 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 Jefferson County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 10, 1975. 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.