Hail history for Lincoln County, OK

Lincoln County has 442 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 255 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 1, 2008.

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 442 since 1956

1″ or larger 255 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 26 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 1, 2008

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 Lincoln County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 442 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 10, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 1, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 18, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 10, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Multiple confirmations, including mPING reports and shared social media images, of ping pong ball-size hail in Chandler. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.

March 31, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

No damage was reported.

June 14, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Up to baseball-size hail knocked out a car windshield. Several other cars had dents in them. Monetary damages were estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	6	8	92	119	113	59	42

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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 442 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 255 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln County, OK is March 10, 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 Lincoln County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 1, 2008. 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.