Hail History

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Hail history for Bartlesville, OK

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Feb 10, 2009
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles78

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bartlesville on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Feb 10, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Bartlesville ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bartlesville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20261 in
quarter		Bartlesville
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Bartlesville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Bartlesville, Dewey, Okesa
5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Bartlesville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20260.88 in
nickel		Okesa
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Bartlesville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg		Bartlesville, Hi Way Airport
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Bartlesville		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Dewey
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bartlesville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Okesa, Bartlesville
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bartlesville		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Bartlesville by year

4063072084093103114121311441521641711821952012122223224225426

When hail season peaks near Bartlesville

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (22) and May (12).

Jan2Feb5Mar22Apr12May3Jun2Jul3Aug2SepOct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bartlesville

Feb 10, 2009 · 4.5 in (softball) · Okesa (8 mi from Bartlesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail damaged cars and roofs of buildings.

Jun 1, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ochelata (9 mi from Bartlesville)

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bartlesville (4 mi from Bartlesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter damaged homes and vehicles.

Apr 6, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Okesa (2 mi from Bartlesville)

Apr 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bartlesville (0 mi from Bartlesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bartlesville

DateRatingWherePath
May 6, 2024EF2Bartlesville
3 mi from Bartlesville		8.4 mi long, 1,700 yd wide
Apr 1, 2024EF0Wolco
8 mi from Bartlesville		0.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 1, 2024EF1Ochelata
8 mi from Bartlesville		4.5 mi long, 550 yd wide
Apr 14, 2011EF0Ochelata
8 mi from Bartlesville		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2011EF1Dewey
9 mi from Bartlesville		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 14, 2011EF1Glenoak
10 mi from Bartlesville		1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 23, 2008EF0Barnsdall
8 mi from Bartlesville		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bartlesville

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bartlesville since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 2, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202680 mph, estimatedBartlesville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202664 mph, estimatedOkesa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, estimatedDewey, Bartlesville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedBartlesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202581 mph, estimatedBartlesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202564 mph, estimatedBartlesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202161 mph, measuredOkesa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202075 mph, estimatedBartlesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202070 mph, estimatedDewey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 201970 mph, estimatedCopan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Bartlesville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Bartlesville.

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