Original analysis of NOAA, FEMA and Census data
Tulsa hail data: how often storms hit the roof
NOAA logged hail somewhere in Tulsa County on 258 days from 1996 to 2025, about 8.6 a year. 143 of those days, roughly 4.8 a year, had stones of 1 inch or larger. The largest was 4.25 inches near Tulsa International Airport on March 25, 2015.
Days with hail reported in Tulsa County, by year
Days with hail 1 inch or larger, Tulsa County
What we found
- Hail is a yearly event. All 30 of the years from 1996 to 2025 had at least one day with hail of 1 inch or larger somewhere in the county. The busiest year was 1996, with hail on 19 days.
- Spring carries most of it. 59% of hail days fell in April, May or June, and May averages the most. Over 2016 to 2025, the county averaged 6.7 hail days a year and 4.5 with stones of 1 inch or more.
- Big stones are not rare. 55 days had hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger. Reports by size: under 1 inch, 384; 1 to 1.5 inches, 309; 1.75 to 2.5 inches, 119; 2.75 inches or larger, 12.
- Wind does its own damage. Thunderstorm or high wind damage was reported on 269 days (9 a year). The strongest gust in the records was 100 mph near West Tulsa on March 25, 2015. The county also logged 43 tornadoes in that time.
- 2026 so far: hail on 7 days (31 reports) through July 2026, the latest month in NOAA's published file, with stones up to 1.75 inches.
- Federal disasters: FEMA lists 27 disaster or emergency declarations that included Tulsa County since 1996, most recently DR-4721-OK (severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes), declared July 19, 2023. Most hail storms never reach that level; they are handled through ordinary homeowner claims.
Average days with hail per year, by month, Tulsa County
Hail sizes, and how big it has been here
- 0.75 inPenny
- 1 inQuarter
- 1.5 inPing pong ball
- 1.75 inGolf ball
- 2.5 inTennis ball
- 2.75 inBaseball
- 4 inGrapefruit
- 4.5 inSoftball
Largest stones logged in Tulsa County, 1996 to 2025: 4.25 in near Tulsa International Airport (March 25, 2015); 3.75 in near Tulsa (March 27, 1997); 3.5 in near Leonard (May 1, 2002); 3 in near Broken Arrow (May 21, 2024).
Days with damaging thunderstorm wind reported, Tulsa County
Hail near each city
Reports within 6 miles of each city's Census center point, 1996 to 2025, including reports logged in neighboring counties. A storm report marks where someone measured hail, not the whole path of the storm.
| City | Hail reports | Hail days | Days 1 in+ | Largest nearby | Latest 1 in+ (to July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 282 | 113 | 55 | 4.25 in, March 2015 | July 2026 |
| Broken Arrow | 172 | 89 | 44 | 3 in, May 2024 | July 2026 |
| Owasso | 128 | 66 | 36 | 2.25 in, May 2026 | May 2026 |
| Jenks | 164 | 83 | 40 | 3 in, April 2005 | March 2026 |
| Bixby | 112 | 63 | 28 | 3.5 in, May 2002 | March 2026 |
| Sand Springs | 66 | 44 | 29 | 3 in, March 2015 | May 2025 |
| Sapulpa | 87 | 49 | 28 | 2.75 in, June 1998 | March 2026 |
| Glenpool | 135 | 68 | 33 | 3 in, April 2005 | March 2026 |
| Claremore | 50 | 39 | 21 | 4.25 in, April 2005 | May 2026 |
| Coweta | 48 | 33 | 20 | 2.5 in, April 2016 | August 2024 |
| Collinsville | 58 | 38 | 26 | 1.75 in, May 2026 | May 2026 |
By year, Tulsa County
| Year | Hail reports | Hail days | Days 1 in+ | Largest stone | Wind damage days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 9 | 5 | 2 in | 8 |
| 2024 | 58 | 10 | 7 | 3 in | 8 |
| 2023 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1.75 in | 10 |
| 2022 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1.25 in | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 in | 7 |
| 2020 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 2 in | 7 |
| 2019 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 in | 12 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 in | 10 |
| 2017 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 1.75 in | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1.5 in | 6 |
| 2015 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4.25 in | 4 |
| 2014 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1.75 in | 6 |
| 2013 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 2 in | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 in | 11 |
| 2011 | 47 | 15 | 12 | 2.5 in | 8 |
| 2010 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 in | 8 |
| 2009 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 1.75 in | 7 |
| 2008 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 1.75 in | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1.75 in | 8 |
| 2006 | 31 | 9 | 7 | 2 in | 12 |
| 2005 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3 in | 8 |
| 2004 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 1.75 in | 8 |
| 2003 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2.75 in | 9 |
| 2002 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3.5 in | 11 |
| 2001 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 1.75 in | 10 |
| 2000 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 2.75 in | 4 |
| 1999 | 36 | 16 | 7 | 2.5 in | 18 |
| 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 in | 9 |
| 1997 | 48 | 14 | 5 | 3.75 in | 13 |
| 1996 | 93 | 19 | 10 | 2.75 in | 11 |
FEMA declarations for Tulsa County since 1996
| Declaration | Declared | Title | Incident type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4721-OK | July 19, 2023 | Severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes | Severe Storm |
| DR-4657-OK | June 29, 2022 | Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding | Severe Storm |
| DR-4587-OK | February 24, 2021 | Severe winter storms | Severe Ice Storm |
| EM-3555-OK | February 17, 2021 | Severe winter storm | Severe Ice Storm |
| DR-4530-OK | April 5, 2020 | Covid-19 pandemic | Biological |
| EM-3462-OK | March 13, 2020 | Covid-19 | Biological |
| DR-4438-OK | June 1, 2019 | Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding | Severe Storm |
| EM-3411-OK | May 25, 2019 | Flooding | Flood |
| DR-4222-OK | May 26, 2015 | Severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding | Severe Storm |
| FM-2946-OK | August 5, 2011 | 265th west fire | Fire |
| FM-2944-OK | August 2, 2011 | Turley fire | Fire |
| DR-1985-OK | May 13, 2011 | Severe winter storm and snowstorm | Severe Storm |
| EM-3316-OK | February 2, 2011 | Severe winter storm | Severe Storm |
| DR-1876-OK | February 25, 2010 | Severe winter storm | Severe Storm |
| EM-3308-OK | January 30, 2010 | Severe winter storm | Severe Storm |
| DR-1735-OK | December 18, 2007 | Severe winter storms | Severe Ice Storm |
| EM-3280-OK | December 10, 2007 | Severe winter storms | Severe Ice Storm |
| DR-1678-OK | February 1, 2007 | Severe winter storms | Severe Storm |
| EM-3272-OK | January 14, 2007 | Severe winter storms and flooding | Severe Ice Storm |
| FM-2628-OK | January 19, 2006 | Sperry fire | Fire |
| DR-1623-OK | January 10, 2006 | Extreme wildfire threat | Fire |
| EM-3219-OK | September 5, 2005 | Hurricane katrina evacuation | Hurricane |
| DR-1401-OK | February 1, 2002 | Severe winter ice storm | Severe Ice Storm |
| DR-1355-OK | January 5, 2001 | Severe winter ice storm | Severe Ice Storm |
| EM-3158-OK | December 28, 2000 | Severe winter and ice storm | Severe Ice Storm |
| DR-1272-OK | May 4, 1999 | Ok, tornadoes 5/3/99 | Tornado |
| EM-3118-OK | February 27, 1996 | Extreme fire hazard | Fire |
OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), pulled October 28, 2026. Includes emergency and fire management declarations.
Homes by ZIP code
Housing age is a rough guide to roof history. A house built in the 1990s or 2000s is likely on its second roof by now; an older house may have more than one layer of shingles or decking that needs work.
| ZIP | Area | Housing units | Median year built | Built before 1980 | Built 2000 or later | Owner occupied | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74012 | Broken Arrow (west) | 26,396 | 1992 | 29% | 36% | 66% | $243,800 |
| 74133 | South Tulsa (Union) | 22,837 | 1989 | 25% | 28% | 51% | $278,300 |
| 74055 | Owasso | 20,487 | 2001 | 19% | 52% | 71% | $281,400 |
| 74136 | South Tulsa (71st and Yale) | 16,309 | 1980 | 50% | 11% | 35% | $298,100 |
| 74014 | Broken Arrow (east, Wagoner County) | 16,250 | 2002 | 22% | 55% | 88% | $263,000 |
| 74105 | Brookside / South Peoria | 14,637 | 1964 | 79% | 9% | 54% | $337,100 |
| 74066 | Sapulpa | 13,860 | 1980 | 50% | 29% | 73% | $182,300 |
| 74011 | Broken Arrow (south) | 13,192 | 1989 | 31% | 37% | 79% | $269,000 |
| 74008 | Bixby | 13,042 | 2003 | 22% | 56% | 76% | $337,000 |
| 74063 | Sand Springs | 12,882 | 1982 | 48% | 28% | 80% | $195,900 |
| 74137 | South Tulsa (Riverside / 101st) | 12,342 | 1990 | 24% | 25% | 69% | $404,300 |
| 74017 | Claremore | 12,181 | 1983 | 45% | 31% | 67% | $201,700 |
| 74135 | Midtown (Fair Meadows) | 10,833 | 1965 | 83% | 5% | 49% | $248,600 |
| 74112 | East Tulsa (Memorial) | 10,448 | 1955 | 90% | 4% | 55% | $160,800 |
| 74115 | Northeast Tulsa (Airport) | 9,616 | 1956 | 83% | 5% | 55% | $83,800 |
| 74134 | Southeast Tulsa (Woodland Hills) | 9,242 | 1994 | 29% | 46% | 64% | $230,700 |
| 74037 | Jenks | 8,812 | 2005 | 19% | 63% | 77% | $301,900 |
| 74021 | Collinsville | 8,758 | 2001 | 28% | 53% | 83% | $245,200 |
| 74107 | West Tulsa / Red Fork | 8,557 | 1970 | 68% | 12% | 56% | $135,600 |
| 74145 | Southeast Tulsa (Memorial and 41st) | 8,513 | 1970 | 83% | 3% | 57% | $171,800 |
| 74106 | North Tulsa (Greenwood) | 8,362 | 1959 | 76% | 13% | 46% | $109,500 |
| 74019 | Claremore (south) | 8,264 | 1997 | 25% | 45% | 83% | $242,000 |
| 74114 | Midtown / Utica Square | 8,008 | 1954 | 87% | 8% | 79% | $308,700 |
| 74129 | East Tulsa (Woodland) | 7,727 | 1972 | 81% | 3% | 50% | $153,700 |
| 74127 | Northwest Tulsa (Charles Page) | 7,557 | 1958 | 79% | 10% | 57% | $134,200 |
| 74429 | Coweta | 6,542 | 1999 | 27% | 49% | 77% | $229,800 |
| 74104 | Kendall-Whittier / TU | 6,455 | 1943 | 73% | 18% | 48% | $246,000 |
| 74146 | East Tulsa (Mingo and 51st) | 6,173 | 1976 | 70% | 4% | 38% | $145,700 |
| 74110 | North Tulsa (Dawson) | 6,029 | 1955 | 87% | 7% | 54% | $71,400 |
| 74033 | Glenpool | 4,950 | 1995 | 22% | 46% | 70% | $206,200 |
| 74132 | Southwest Tulsa | 4,904 | 1999 | 31% | 49% | 56% | $286,500 |
| 74128 | East Tulsa (Eastgate) | 4,903 | 1969 | 83% | 4% | 60% | $120,100 |
| 74126 | North Tulsa (Turley) | 4,681 | 1960 | 87% | 6% | 60% | $69,200 |
| 74120 | Pearl District / Cherry Street | 3,370 | 1943 | 74% | 19% | 30% | $434,600 |
| 74119 | Riverview / Maple Ridge | 3,289 | 1965 | 78% | 12% | 27% | $251,700 |
| 74108 | East Tulsa (near Catoosa) | 3,134 | 1973 | 70% | 10% | 66% | $133,800 |
| 74116 | Northeast Tulsa (Mingo) | 1,648 | 1972 | 66% | 18% | 45% | $156,200 |
| 74130 | North Tulsa (Mohawk) | 980 | 1968 | 67% | 19% | 68% | $89,800 |
| 74103 | Downtown Tulsa | 721 | 1938 | 88% | 11% | 1% | n/a |
Area names are our shorthand for the main neighborhood or town in each ZIP. Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077). Click a column to sort.
Storm hit your street?
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How we built this
Storms. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database bulk detail files, 1996 to 2026, filtered to Oklahoma county zones for Tulsa County (and Wagoner, Rogers, Creek and Osage counties for the city table). We count hail reports, distinct dates with at least one report, and the largest reported size. Wind counts combine thunderstorm wind and high wind events. 1996 is the first year the database records all event types. The 2026 file runs through July 2026; NOAA publishes with a lag of a few months.
Disasters. OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries filtered to Tulsa County, one row per declaration.
Homes. US Census American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates by ZIP Code Tabulation Area and by place, via Census Reporter. City center points from the Census 2024 Gazetteer.
Limits. Storm reports depend on who was there to measure. A rural hail swath can go unreported while a storm over a busy part of town gets dozens of reports. Use this to understand the area, not to decide whether your roof was damaged. Only an inspection does that.
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