Hail history for Murray County, OK

Murray County has 222 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on April 14, 2011.

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 222 since 1956

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · April 14, 2011

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 Murray County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 222 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 24, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 25, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

April 24, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The event time is estimated based on radar observations.

April 14, 2011 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail sizes ranged from quarter to soft-ball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	7	4	27	65	27	35	52

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 Murray County

Has it ever hailed in Murray County?

Yes — 222 hail events have been recorded for Murray County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Murray County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Murray County, OK is April 28, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Murray County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 14, 2011. 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.