Sapulpa Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Sapulpa, 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 265 hail storms within 25 miles of Sapulpa, OK. Of those, 172 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 85 documented hail events.

Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Sapulpa

Hail Severity Breakdown — Sapulpa Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic1 eventBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive12 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe34 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant125 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate93 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Sapulpa Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202649 events
202585 events
202464 events
202329 events
202232 events
20216 events

2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sapulpa, with 85 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sapulpa 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 Sapulpa Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Sapulpa

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 SAND SPGS, OK Moderate 0.75" —
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 OWASSO, OK Moderate 0.75" —
2026-05-08 3 W Owasso, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-05-08 3 NNW Tulsa, OK Moderate 0.88" —
2026-05-08 OWASSO, OK Moderate 0.75" —
2026-05-08 DAWSON, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 2 ESE Tulsa, OK Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-08 2 N Tulsa, OK Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

Wind Storm History — Sapulpa Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 176 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sapulpa, OK in the past five years. Of those, 176 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive4 events
Severe142 events
Significant30 events

Recent Wind Events Near Sapulpa

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.
2026-05-16 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.
2026-04-15 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.
2025-10-18 HECTOR, OK 64 Severe Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 65 mph southeast of Hectorville.
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.
2025-09-20 BROKEN ARROW, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.
2025-06-27 (TUL)TULSA INTL ARPT, OK 73 Severe The ASOS at the Tulsa International Airport measured 72 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
2025-06-17 BROKEN ARROW, OK 64 Severe Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs, one of which fell onto a vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sapulpa Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sapulpa 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 Sapulpa?

Sapulpa averages roughly 53 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 172 of the 265 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Sapulpa?

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

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

If your property in or near Sapulpa 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.

Learn About $99 HAAG-Style Validation

Why Sapulpa's Location Matters for Hail

Sapulpa 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.

Other Cities in OK