Sand Springs Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Sand Springs, 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 348 hail storms within 25 miles of Sand Springs, OK. Of those, 241 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 baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 113 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Sand Springs Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic1 eventBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive14 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe54 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant172 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate107 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Sand Springs Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202696 events
2025113 events
202482 events
202326 events
202225 events
20216 events

2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sand Springs, with 113 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Sand Springs

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-21 4 ENE Sapulpa, OK Significant 1.00" Delayed report seen on social media. Time is from a time stamped radar image included on the social media post.
2026-07-11 4 NNW Broken Arrow, OK Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-01 Tulsa, OK Significant 1.00" Report near 15th and Lewis. Relayed by media.
2026-06-01 DAWSON, OK Moderate 0.75" —
2026-06-01 3 NE Tulsa, OK Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-01 TULSA, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-09 2 W Liberty, OK Significant 1.00" Hail near Highway 75 and Hectorville Rd.
2026-05-08 HECTOR, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 1 SW Sperry, OK Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-05-08 SKIATOOK, OK Significant 1.25" Hail up to half dollar size damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-05-08 SAND SPGS, OK Moderate 0.75" —
2026-05-08 SKIATOOK, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 3 W Skiatook, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-05-08 5 N Sand Springs, OK Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-05-08 SKIATOOK ARPT, OK Moderate 0.75" —
2026-05-08 DAWSON, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 5 E Owasso, OK Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-05-08 COLLINSVILLE, OK Destructive 2.00" Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.
2026-05-08 5 E Owasso, OK Destructive 2.00" Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
2026-05-08 OWASSO, OK Moderate 0.75" —

Wind Storm History — Sand Springs Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 211 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sand Springs, OK in the past five years. Of those, 211 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive4 events
Severe176 events
Significant31 events

Recent Wind Events Near Sand Springs

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-07-05 5 SSW Owasso, OK 63 Significant KTUL ASOS.
2026-06-22 JENKS, OK 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree and snapped large tree limbs.
2026-06-22 TULSA YOUNG ARPT, OK 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a gas station awning and snapped numerous large tree limbs near the intersection of E 11th Street N and S 145th East Avenue.
2026-06-22 5 NNE Tulsa, OK 67 Severe Peak wind gust at KTUL.
2026-06-22 (TUL)TULSA INTL ARPT, OK 67 Severe The ASOS at the Tulsa International Airport measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 67 mph.
2026-06-13 COLLINSVILLE, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.
2026-05-16 SAND SPGS, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.
2026-05-16 5 SSW Owasso, OK 69 Severe Peak gust measured at Tulsa International Airport. No lightning observed in GLM data or in the site observation at the time.
2026-05-08 OWASSO, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.
2026-05-08 COLLINSVILLE, OK 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.
2026-05-08 COLLINSVILLE, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs, and damaged the roofs of homes.
2026-04-15 4 ENE Tulsa, OK 60 Significant —
2026-04-15 5 WSW Catoosa, OK 65 Severe Near 138th and 11th street.
2026-04-14 BIXBY, OK 70 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles southeast of Bixby.
2026-04-14 HILTON, OK 81 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of homes, blew down power lines, and uprooted trees.
2026-04-14 HILTON, OK 75 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple trees on W 81st Street S.
2026-04-14 GARNETT, OK 60 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.
2026-04-01 CLEVELAND, OK 60 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.
2025-10-18 SAPULPA, OK 60 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 60 mph.
2025-09-20 GARNETT, OK 63 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 63 mph southwest of Catoosa.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Springs Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Sand Springs, OK?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sand Springs was on August 21, 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 Sand Springs?

Sand Springs averages roughly 70 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 241 of the 348 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Sand Springs?

The largest documented hail near Sand Springs in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Sand Springs-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 Sand Springs address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Sand Springs. 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 Sand Springs

If your property in or near Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs's Location Matters for Hail

Sand Springs 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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