Hail history for McIntosh County, OK

McIntosh County has 320 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 184 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) on June 16, 1997.

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 320 since 1955

1″ or larger 184 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.5″ grapefruit · June 16, 1997

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 McIntosh County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 320 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 4, 2026	0.75″	Penny
October 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 4, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 4, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

October 18, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles in Checotah.

September 23, 2023 · 3.85″ (softball)

A spotter measured hail to 3.85 inches wide. The very large hail damaged homes and vehicles.

September 23, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail damaged homes and vehicles in the Mill Creek area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	5	22	91	118	44	34

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 McIntosh County

Has it ever hailed in McIntosh County?

Yes — 320 hail events have been recorded for McIntosh County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 184 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McIntosh County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McIntosh County, OK is March 4, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 McIntosh County?

5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 16, 1997. 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.