Hail history for Roger Mills County, OK

Roger Mills County has 445 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 288 of them 1″ or larger and 49 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 29, 2012.

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 445 since 1955

1″ or larger 288 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 49 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 29, 2012

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 Roger Mills County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 445 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 5, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 5, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 5, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 5, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
September 18, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.

June 6, 2025 · 4.0″ (softball)

An image showing a ruler measurement was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate.

May 26, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Baseball to softball-size hail was reported by an Oklahoma City television station.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	10	6	80	106	106	83	49

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 Roger Mills County

Has it ever hailed in Roger Mills County?

Yes — 445 hail events have been recorded for Roger Mills County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 288 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Roger Mills County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Roger Mills County, OK is April 17, 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 Roger Mills County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 29, 2012. 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.