Hail history for Woods County, OK

Woods County has 392 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 234 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 31, 1999.

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 392 since 1958

1″ or larger 234 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 31, 1999

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 Woods County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 392 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 18, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 24, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The location is approximate.

May 18, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The report was relayed through mPING.

April 1, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

No damage reports.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	18	5	86	114	109	45	12

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 Woods County

Has it ever hailed in Woods County?

Yes — 392 hail events have been recorded for Woods County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 234 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Woods County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Woods County, OK is September 8, 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 Woods County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 31, 1999. 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.