Hail history for Sequoyah County, OK

Sequoyah County has 298 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 138 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 12, 2011.

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 298 since 1956

1″ or larger 138 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 12, 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 Sequoyah County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 298 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
February 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 23, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

May 15, 2022 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

May 12, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail larger than baseball size was reported in and near town by the public, the broadcast media, and amateur radio operators. The hail damaged homes, businesses, and automobiles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	7	18	85	111	52	19

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 Sequoyah County

Has it ever hailed in Sequoyah County?

Yes — 298 hail events have been recorded for Sequoyah County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 138 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sequoyah County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sequoyah County, OK is September 23, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Sequoyah County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 12, 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.