Hail history for Love County, OK

Love County has 265 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 167 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 10, 2010.

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 265 since 1958

1″ or larger 167 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 10, 2010

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 Love County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 265 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 7, 2026	0.75″	Penny
September 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The location is approximate.

May 22, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A report of wind-driven hailfall along Interstate 35, just south of the Winstar Casino. The location is approximate.

May 19, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hailfall occurred just south of the Oklahoma Highway 76 and Oklahoma Highway 32 intersection.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	6	7	47	72	55	36	40

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 Love County

Has it ever hailed in Love County?

Yes — 265 hail events have been recorded for Love County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 167 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Love County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Love 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 Love County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 10, 2010. 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.