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Hail history for Pontotoc County, OK
Pontotoc County has 400 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 262 of them 1″ or larger and 39 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on March 14, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Pontotoc County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Pontotoc County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Pontotoc County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The report was relayed through mPING.
· 6.0″ (grapefruit)
Multiple shared images. Based on additional (digital) analysis conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), the hailstone diameter may have been as large as 6.1 inches. Numerous additional hailstones up to 4 inches in diameter were also noted at this location. Time is radar estimated.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
Numerous additional social media images.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 14 | 34 | 89 | 74 | 70 | 105 |
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 Pontotoc County
Has it ever hailed in Pontotoc County?
Yes — 400 hail events have been recorded for Pontotoc County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 262 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Pontotoc County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Pontotoc County, OK is April 28, 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 Pontotoc County?
6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 14, 2024. 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
- Oklahoma County 1,263
- Tulsa County 1,094
- Cleveland County 849
- Comanche County 774
- Canadian County 712
- Caddo County 711
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.