Hail history for Payne County, OK

Payne County has 409 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 247 of them 1″ or larger and 38 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 26, 1984.

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 409 since 1955

1″ or larger 247 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 38 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 26, 1984

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 Payne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 409 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 1, 2026	0.75″	Penny
November 19, 2025	3.5″	Softball
November 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
November 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
November 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.

November 19, 2025 · 3.5″ (softball)

An image from near the intersection of U.S. Highway 177 and Glencoe Road was shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.

June 12, 2009 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Several car windshields were broken by the hail. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	18	15	55	107	105	52	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 Payne County

Has it ever hailed in Payne County?

Yes — 409 hail events have been recorded for Payne County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 247 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Payne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Payne County, OK is April 23, 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 Payne County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 26, 1984. 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.