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Tulsa hail storm history

Tulsa County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag

Tulsa County sits in eastern Oklahoma where the Ozark Plateau meets Gulf moisture patterns, creating conditions favorable for organized severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail. The city's location along this boundary makes it part of a corridor where hail-producing supercells form regularly during spring months. Homeowners in Tulsa face measurable hail risk as a routine part of the regional severe weather pattern.

Events ≥1" (10yr)
200
Significant ≥1.5" (10yr)
57
Avg per year (10yr)
20.0
Largest recorded
2.5"
Most recent
Nov 20, 2025
Total records
273
NOAA storm history
events (10 yr)200
≥1.5" significant57
peak year (66)2025
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Hail risk in Tulsa peaks during April, May, and June, when atmospheric instability and wind shear align to favor supercell development. Secondary activity occurs in March and July as the seasonal pattern transitions. During these months, organized thunderstorms moving across eastern Oklahoma frequently produce hail capable of damaging roof shingles, siding, and vehicle surfaces.

Annual frequency — last 10 years

2025
66
2024
34
2023
4
2022
5
2021
7
2020
34
2019
22
2018
4
2017
18
2016
6
≥2.0" severe≥1.5" significant≥1.0" marginal

When hail hits — monthly pattern

Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data

Jan3
Feb0
Mar16
Apr57
May133
Jun14
Jul6
Aug9
Sep12
Oct16
Nov5
Dec2

All recorded hail events

Of 273 recorded events, 57 (21%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles in Westport.

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles in Kiefer.

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Jun 18, 20250.75"penny

Golf ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Apr 2, 20251"quarter
Aug 16, 20241.25"half dollar

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Golf ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles.

May 3, 20241"quarter

Half dollar size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Aug 7, 20231"quarter
Aug 5, 20230.75"penny
Apr 20, 20230.75"penny
Jul 29, 20221"quarter
Jun 8, 20220.88"penny

Half dollar size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

May 27, 20210.88"penny
May 4, 20210.75"penny
Apr 10, 20211"quarter

Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Mar 17, 20211"quarter
Nov 25, 20200.75"penny
Aug 16, 20201"quarter

Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Jul 12, 20201.5"ping pong ball

Ping pong ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Apr 29, 20201"quarter

Half dollar size hail damaged vehicles and the roofs of homes.

Apr 27, 20201"quarter

Ping pong ball size hail damaged vehicles and the roofs of homes.

Quarter size hail was reported at the Tulsa International Airport.

Oct 5, 20191.75"golf ball
Jun 3, 20191.25"half dollar
May 26, 20191"quarter
Mar 30, 20190.75"penny
Aug 16, 20181"quarter
Jun 24, 20181"quarter
May 15, 20181"quarter
Apr 13, 20181"quarter
Oct 22, 20170.88"penny
Jul 4, 20171"quarter
Apr 29, 20171"quarter
Apr 21, 20170.75"penny
Jul 28, 20161"quarter
Jul 14, 20160.75"penny
Jul 8, 20161"quarter
May 29, 20161.5"ping pong ball
May 24, 20162"egg
Apr 29, 20160.75"penny
Data source

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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