Bartlesville Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Bartlesville, OK

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 89 hail storms within 25 miles of Bartlesville, OK. Of those, 72 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 49 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Bartlesville Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive8 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe21 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant43 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate17 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Bartlesville Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202649 events
20259 events
202421 events
20238 events
20221 event
20211 event

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Bartlesville, with 49 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Bartlesville typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Bartlesville Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Bartlesville

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-07-05 2 NNW Bartlesville, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 SKIATOOK, OK Severe 1.50" Hail up to ping pong ball size damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-05-08 12 NW Collinsville, OK Significant 1.00" Hail lasted about 20 minutes, tree limbs down around the area as well.
2026-05-08 SKIATOOK, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 SKIATOOK, OK Severe 1.75" Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-05-08 RAMONA, OK Significant 1.00" Hail up to quarter size covered the ground.
2026-05-08 4 SW Vera, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-05-08 4 SW Vera, OK Severe 1.50" Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
2026-05-08 4 NE Skiatook, OK Severe 1.75" —
2026-05-08 Wynona, OK Destructive 2.75" Media storm tracker report.
2026-05-08 WYNONA, OK Destructive 2.00" Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-05-08 Wynona, OK Severe 1.75" Golf balls and slightly larger hail reported in Wynona, along with estimated 60 mph winds.
2026-05-08 WYNONA, OK Destructive 2.75" Baseball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-04-28 OOLOGAH, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 4 W Oologah, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-04-28 OKESA, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 4 E Okesa, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 BARTLESVILLE, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 BARTLESVILLE, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 2 SE Bartlesville, OK Significant 1.00" —

Wind Storm History — Bartlesville Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 58 high-wind events within 25 miles of Bartlesville, OK in the past five years. Of those, 58 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 81 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe29 events
Significant29 events

Recent Wind Events Near Bartlesville

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-07-05 4 NW Talala, OK 60 Significant —
2026-07-05 Copan, OK 80 Severe relayed by Washington Co Emergency Management.
2026-07-05 1 NW Bartlesville, OK 80 Severe relayed by Washington Co. Emergency Management.
2026-07-05 2 ENE Copan, OK 68 Severe Oklahoma Mesonet.
2026-07-05 3 SE Delaware, OK 61 Significant Nowata Mesonet.
2026-07-05 Chautauqua, KS 60 Significant —
2026-06-18 NOWATA ARPT, OK 64 Severe The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Nowata measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 65 mph.
2026-06-18 2 ESE Delaware, OK 65 Severe Nowata Mesonet.
2026-05-08 RAMONA, OK 60 Significant Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.
2026-05-08 WYNONA, OK 60 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.
2026-05-08 2 S Wynona, OK 60 Significant Measured by the Wynona Oklahoma Mesonet station. Gust from the northwest.
2026-04-17 OKESA, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs on the west side of Bartlesville.
2026-04-16 1 S Watova, OK 63 Significant —
2026-04-15 WANN, OK 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto Highway 10.
2026-04-15 WATOVA, OK 63 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 63 mph south of Watova.
2025-08-10 TYRO, KS 60 Significant This wind gust was estimated.
2025-07-30 CHAUTAUQUA, KS 60 Significant There were estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts along with nickel sized hail. The time was estimated by radar.
2025-07-30 CANEY, KS 60 Significant Trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds.
2025-07-07 TALALA, OK 61 Significant The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Talala measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 61 mph.
2025-06-29 PERU, KS 60 Significant A trained spotter reported four inch diameter tree limbs blown down.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bartlesville Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Bartlesville, OK?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Bartlesville was on July 5, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Bartlesville?

Bartlesville averages roughly 18 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 72 of the 89 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Bartlesville?

The largest documented hail near Bartlesville in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Bartlesville-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in OK?

Most homeowners insurance policies in OK cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Bartlesville address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Bartlesville. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Bartlesville

If your property in or near Bartlesville took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Bartlesville's Location Matters for Hail

Bartlesville sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.

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