Hail history for Muskogee County, OK

Muskogee County has 367 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 172 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 26, 2000.

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 367 since 1959

1″ or larger 172 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 26, 2000

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 Muskogee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 367 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 14, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

May 15, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

April 15, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	11	9	25	122	118	53	26

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 Muskogee County

Has it ever hailed in Muskogee County?

Yes — 367 hail events have been recorded for Muskogee County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 172 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Muskogee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Muskogee County, OK is September 21, 2025, 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 Muskogee County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 26, 2000. 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.