Oklahoma City hail storm history
Oklahoma County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Oklahoma City sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, where the dryline, jet stream, and Gulf moisture converge to produce some of the most intense supercell thunderstorms in North America. Oklahoma County experiences significant hail activity because of this geographic positioning — the collision of warm, moist air from the south and dry continental air from the north creates ideal conditions for large-hail development. Historical records document consistent hail events across the metropolitan area.
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Hail season in Oklahoma City peaks during April, May, and June, with May historically producing the most damaging large-hail events. Secondary activity occurs in March and July. These months align with the spring severe weather season when atmospheric instability is highest and supercell thunderstorms develop with the greatest frequency and intensity across central Oklahoma.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 212 recorded events, 60 (28%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
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Hailfall occurred near the intersection of Northwest 36th Street and Council Road.
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Severe hailfall occurred between 1726 and 1738 LST, with hailstone diameters as large as 1.75 inches…
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Social media image. Time is radar estimated.
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Windows broken from wind driven hail.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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