Hail history for Woodward County, OK

Woodward County has 514 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 316 of them 1″ or larger and 59 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 11, 1969.

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 514 since 1956

1″ or larger 316 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 59 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 11, 1969

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 Woodward County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 514 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 18, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 18, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was relayed through mPING.

May 18, 2025 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

An image showing a ruler measurement from near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 51 and County Road 1930 was shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.

April 9, 2012 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The hail broke multiple windows and dented several cars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	20	10	74	144	138	75	47

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 Woodward County

Has it ever hailed in Woodward County?

Yes — 514 hail events have been recorded for Woodward County, OK in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 316 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Woodward County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Woodward County, OK is April 17, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Woodward County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 11, 1969. 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.