Tulsa, OK Hail Storm – June 2026

A hail storm tracked through the Tulsa, Oklahoma metro on June 1, 2026, producing 1-inch stones and prompting an NWS warning area in the early evening.

What Happened

A line of thunderstorms moved across metro Tulsa in the late afternoon into early evening on June 1. The National Weather Service issued a warning area at 6:07 PM CDT noting the potential for 1-inch hail. The storm passed over central sections of the city and then weakened as it moved east.

Field observations anchored the record for this event. At 6:05 PM CDT a spotter near 15th Street and Lewis Avenue relayed a report of 1-inch hail to media sources; the submission is spotter-verified. A separate submission to mPING at 6:38 PM CDT recorded dime-sized hail, about 0.75 inch. Radar returns showed a compact core over the immediate Tulsa metro concurrent with the spotter reports. The NWS warning area corresponded closely with the radar-detected echo over the city during the 6:00–6:30 PM CDT period.

Damage Assessment

Surface impacts were limited to isolated locations reported by observers. The 15th and Lewis area experienced collectible-size stones with no local storm reports of structural collapse or widespread roof failure tied to this event. The mPING submission indicated smaller, cosmetic-size impacts in the portion of the metro east of downtown. Emergency services did not log citywide damage calls linked to hail during the event window.

Public reports and radar-derived hail detection align on a narrow swath across central Tulsa rather than a broad metrowide field. Street-level observations were confined to spotter locations and third-party submissions; insurance claims consistent with hail-related loss did not appear in immediate post-storm summaries issued by local authorities.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roof coverings in the 15th and Lewis corridor first. Start with asphalt shingle edges, ridge caps, and exposed flashing. Collectible-size stones can bruise shingles and accelerate granule loss. Photograph damage at fixed intervals and log GPS coordinates for each photographed roof.

Check vehicle lots and light-assembly exteriors near downtown. Smaller, dime-sized impacts reported east of downtown are likely to cause cosmetic denting on softer metals and plastic trim. Prioritize hail-sensitive surfaces such as unpainted aluminum, thin-gauge panels, and polycarbonate skylights.

When scheduling work, allow for close-in inspections rather than citywide canvasses. The hail swath for this event was narrow and concentrated; door-to-door estimates across the entire Tulsa metro will dilute resources. Use the 15th and Lewis location and the mPING submission as primary starting points. Record spotter times and the NWS warning area in estimate notes to support claim documentation.

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