Hail history in Tulsa, OK
On average, NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Tulsa on 7.0 days a year from 2016 to 2025, 5.0 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Tulsa on 116 days since 2010. The largest hail reported was 4.25 in, in 2015. 82 of those days had hail of 1 inch or larger. May has the most hail days, 29 since 2010. The most recent was August 20, 2026. NOAA also recorded high wind on 148 days, with gusts up to 100 mph.
Ranks #5 of 200 US cities for days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2016 to 2025.
- Hail days since 2010
- 116
- Largest hail
- 4.25 in
- Highest gust
- 100 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
116 hail days within 15 miles since 2010, largest 4.25 in
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Hail days by year
Bar chart of hail days per year, 2010 to 2026. 116 hail days in total; the most was 12 in 2011.
Hail days by month
Hail days by month since 2010: Jan 2, Feb 0, Mar 14, Apr 24, May 29, Jun 16, Jul 11, Aug 9, Sep 3, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 1.
Most recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.0 in | 10.7 mi |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 1.25 in | 4.2 mi |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.0 in | 1.0 mi |
| May 8, 2026 | 2.0 in | 0.9 mi |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.25 in | 2.2 mi |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.0 in | 11.9 mi |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1.0 in | 13.4 mi |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 1.25 in | 11.2 mi |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1.75 in | 1.3 mi |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 0.75 in | 7.0 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Tulsa, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
148 high-wind days within 15 miles since 2010, strongest gust 100 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Most recent high-wind days
| Date | Highest gust | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not recorded | 8.2 mi |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Not recorded | 8.2 mi |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Not recorded | 8.3 mi |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Not recorded | 4.1 mi |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 63 mph | 4.5 mi |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 67 mph | 4.8 mi |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.1 mi |
| May 8, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.1 mi |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 65 mph | 3.3 mi |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 64 mph | 6.1 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Tulsa, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- Wind speed is the highest reported gust; some reports have no speed.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Gusts, tornadoes and hurricanes in Tulsa
Estimated peak gusts
1 day since October 1, 2021 had an estimated peak gust of 58 mph or more at Tulsa.
| Day | Estimated peak gust |
|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph or more |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 50 mph or more |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 50 mph or more |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 50 mph or more |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 50 mph or more |
Estimates: the highest gust of each storm day in NOAA’s hourly 2.5 km wind analysis (URMA), which fills in between weather stations. Analyses like this smooth out short thunderstorm gusts, so they are best for widespread wind (hurricanes, winter storms, high wind days); for thunderstorm wind, NOAA’s wind reports are the better record. Not a measurement at any building.
Tornadoes within 10 miles
NOAA recorded 65 tornadoes whose path came within 10 miles of Tulsa since 1950; the strongest was rated EF4.
| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Not rated | 7.2 miles | |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Not rated | 7 miles | |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Not rated | 9.8 miles | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | EF0 | 0.4 miles | 4.2 miles |
| Apr 1, 2025 | EF1 | 10.7 miles | 8.9 miles |
| Jul 28, 2022 | EF1 | 4 miles | 8.5 miles |
| Nov 10, 2021 | EF0 | 0.3 miles | 8.5 miles |
| Nov 10, 2021 | EF0 | 0.4 miles | 7.9 miles |
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| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2021 | EF0 | 0.5 miles | 3.6 miles |
| May 25, 2019 | EF0 | 1.8 miles | 8 miles |
| May 25, 2019 | EF1 | 12.3 miles | 8.1 miles |
| May 25, 2019 | EF1 | 12.5 miles | 8 miles |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | 0.7 miles | 7.3 miles |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | 2.3 miles | 3.9 miles |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 0.4 miles | 5 miles |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 0.5 miles | 3.2 miles |
| Aug 5, 2017 | EF1 | 2.9 miles | 6.6 miles |
| Aug 5, 2017 | EF2 | 6.9 miles | 1.6 miles |
| Apr 26, 2016 | EF1 | 3.8 miles | 2.7 miles |
| Mar 30, 2016 | EF2 | 20 miles | 7.2 miles |
| Mar 25, 2015 | EF0 | 2.3 miles | 2.9 miles |
| Apr 17, 2013 | EF1 | 2.1 miles | 9.6 miles |
| May 12, 2010 | EF1 | 14.1 miles | 8.2 miles |
| May 12, 2010 | EF2 | 22.7 miles | 2.2 miles |
| Dec 8, 2008 | EF1 | 0.6 miles | 9.1 miles |
| May 7, 2008 | EF0 | 0.3 miles | 6.9 miles |
| Apr 1, 2006 | EF1 | 0.4 miles | 3.6 miles |
| Apr 22, 2004 | EF0 | 1.6 miles | 9.4 miles |
| Feb 25, 2000 | EF1 | 0.2 miles | 3.1 miles |
| May 3, 1999 | EF1 | 7 miles | 3.1 miles |
| Mar 8, 1999 | EF1 | 0.7 miles | 7.1 miles |
| Jun 9, 1993 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 8.7 miles |
| Jun 9, 1993 | EF1 | 3 miles | 5.9 miles |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF3 | 8 miles | 4.6 miles |
| Apr 24, 1993 | EF4 | 5.5 miles | 4.3 miles |
| May 10, 1992 | EF0 | 3.5 miles | 8.7 miles |
| May 16, 1991 | EF0 | 0.3 miles | 7.1 miles |
| Aug 29, 1989 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 8.7 miles |
| Jun 2, 1989 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 6.8 miles |
| May 18, 1989 | EF1 | 2.7 miles | 8.7 miles |
| Apr 13, 1986 | EF2 | 4 miles | 8.7 miles |
| Nov 13, 1985 | EF1 | 0.2 miles | 8.7 miles |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF2 | 3 miles | 7.1 miles |
| Oct 3, 1983 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 8.2 miles |
| Dec 24, 1982 | EF2 | 3 miles | 8.9 miles |
| Jul 20, 1981 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 8.7 miles |
| Apr 19, 1981 | EF3 | 0.5 miles | 6.8 miles |
| Apr 19, 1981 | EF3 | 4.9 miles | 3.8 miles |
| Mar 18, 1979 | EF2 | 2.6 miles | 7.4 miles |
| Dec 5, 1975 | EF3 | 1.5 miles | 4.1 miles |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF3 | 63.6 miles | 3.4 miles |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF3 | 48.9 miles | 4.9 miles |
| Jun 27, 1972 | EF0 | 1 miles | 1 miles |
| Apr 9, 1967 | EF0 | 13.3 miles | 9.9 miles |
| May 11, 1966 | EF2 | 2 miles | 2.9 miles |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF2 | 0.2 miles | 9.2 miles |
| Jul 21, 1960 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 9.9 miles |
| May 19, 1960 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 5 miles |
| Apr 18, 1959 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 9.2 miles |
| Aug 20, 1958 | EF2 | 0.1 miles | 8.4 miles |
| Jun 30, 1957 | EF2 | 0.1 miles | 4.2 miles |
| May 20, 1957 | EF1 | 3.6 miles | 7 miles |
| Apr 18, 1957 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 6.4 miles |
| Aug 7, 1955 | EF1 | 5.9 miles | 1.3 miles |
| Apr 3, 1950 | EF1 | 1 miles | 4 miles |
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Ratings before 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
No hurricane or tropical storm in NOAA's records brought modeled tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph) to Tulsa.
Modeled from NOAA’s best tracks for open, flat ground; not measurements. How we model hurricane winds
68 radar hail days within 15 miles since 2020, largest 3.5 in or more
Source: NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), from October 14, 2020. Estimates of the largest hail in each 1 km cell, not measurements.
33 days with radar hail 1 inch or larger, 6 at 2 inches or larger, within 15 miles of Tulsa’s center.
Biggest radar hail days
- 0.75 in+
- 1.0 in+
- 1.5 in+
- 2.0 in+
- 2.5 in+
- 3.0 in+
Most recent radar hail days
| Date | Largest radar estimate |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 2.0 in or more |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 2.0 in or more |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
Storms in Tulsa
Storm Prediction Center data for 1980 to 2006, covering 124 nautical miles around the Tulsa radar, show a primary severe season from March 9 to July 28, with hail reports highest in May.1
Notable storms
- May 25, 2024Late on May 25, 2024, an EF3 tornado with peak winds estimated at 145 to 155 mph formed northeast of Owasso and moved through Keetonville and Claremore. In Rogers County it destroyed more than 40 homes and businesses, damaged about 1,200 others and injured 19 people, and NOAA's storm records list $40 million in property damage.2
- June 17, 2023A late-evening line of storms brought gusts of over 100 mph at times across Tulsa County. NOAA's storm records list at least $160 million in property damage in the county.3
- August 6, 2017Early on August 6, 2017, an EF2 tornado with winds estimated at 120 to 130 mph formed near South Harvard Avenue and East 36th Street and tracked about 7 miles east-southeast across Tulsa. Between Yale Avenue and Sheridan Road near East 41st Street, it tore roofs and walls off businesses and injured 30 people.4,5
- March 25, 2015Winds estimated at 100 mph near West Tulsa blew in a building's north-facing wall and collapsed the roof above it, and hail up to 4.25 inches fell near Tulsa International Airport.6,7
- April 5, 2005A supercell cut a hail swath several miles wide from Jenks across the City of Tulsa, with stones up to 3 inches damaging many cars, homes and businesses. NOAA's storm records list about $65 million in property damage in the area.8
- April 24, 1993An F4 tornado touched down in east Tulsa near 6th Street and 135th East Avenue and tracked 5.5 miles northeast through Catoosa. It killed seven people, six of them near Interstate 44 and 161st East Avenue, injured 100, and heavily damaged several residential neighborhoods in Catoosa.5
Warnings and alerts
When NWS Tulsa issues a tornado warning over part of Tulsa, the city's sirens in that area sound automatically.9
Sources
- 1. NOAA Storm Prediction Center: INX Severe Weather Climatology
- 2. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Tornado, Rogers County, May 25, 2024
- 3. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa County, June 17, 2023
- 4. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Tornado, Tulsa County, August 6, 2017
- 5. NWS Norman: Tulsa County, OK Tornadoes (1875-Present)
- 6. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa County, March 25, 2015
- 7. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Tulsa County, March 25, 2015
- 8. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Tulsa County, April 5, 2005
- 9. City of Tulsa: Emergency Sirens
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Questions about hail in Tulsa
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
- How often does it hail in Tulsa?
- NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Tulsa on 7.0 days a year on average from 2016 to 2025, 5.0 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. Since 2010 it recorded 116 hail days.
- When is hail season in Tulsa?
- May has the most hail days within 15 miles of the center of Tulsa, 29 since 2010, then April (24) and June (16).
- What is the largest hail recorded in Tulsa?
- 4.25 in, in 2015: the largest hail NOAA recorded within 15 miles of the center of Tulsa since 2010.
- When did it last hail in Tulsa?
- NOAA's most recent hail report within 15 miles of the center of Tulsa is from August 20, 2026, with hail up to 1.0 in reported 10.7 miles from the center. Data through November 1, 2026.