Hail history for Washita County, OK

Washita County has 438 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 272 of them 1″ or larger and 45 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 31, 1977.

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 438 since 1955

1″ or larger 272 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 45 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 31, 1977

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 Washita County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 438 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 26, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 25, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 30, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate.

April 30, 2024 · 3.5″ (softball)

Social media image with ruler measurement.

March 30, 2008 · 3.5″ (softball)

The hail was mostly up to golfball size, but a few stones measured three to three and a half inches.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	24	17	83	98	142	43	25

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 Washita County

Has it ever hailed in Washita County?

Yes — 438 hail events have been recorded for Washita County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 272 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washita County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washita County, OK is June 14, 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 Washita County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 31, 1977. 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.