Hail history for Stephens County, OK

Stephens County has 595 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 404 of them 1″ or larger and 48 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.25″ (grapefruit) on May 14, 2003.

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 595 since 1956

1″ or larger 404 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 48 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.25″ grapefruit · May 14, 2003

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 Stephens County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 595 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 25, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.

May 30, 2013 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Several storm spotters and chasers had vehicle damage.

May 14, 2003 · 5.25″ (grapefruit)

Many windows were reported broken along with several damaged trees. Power lines were also downed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	16	13	69	156	147	108	84

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 Stephens County

Has it ever hailed in Stephens County?

Yes — 595 hail events have been recorded for Stephens County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 404 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stephens County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stephens County, OK is April 25, 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 Stephens County?

5.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 14, 2003. 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.