Hail history for McCurtain County, OK

McCurtain County has 439 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 275 of them 1″ or larger and 29 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 20, 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 439 since 1956

1″ or larger 275 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 29 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 20, 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 McCurtain County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 439 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 27, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 20, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 19, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Idabel.

May 27, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail smashed a windshield out of a motorists car. Car was sitting still at the time.

April 19, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Severe thunderstorms in southeast Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening hours on the 19th produced hail mostly between quarter and golf ball size with baseball-size hail reported in Halworth.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	10	20	57	109	113	71	57

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 McCurtain County

Has it ever hailed in McCurtain County?

Yes — 439 hail events have been recorded for McCurtain County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 275 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McCurtain County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McCurtain County, OK is April 29, 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 McCurtain County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 20, 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.