Storm Report — May 8, 2026
Hail Storm: Owasso, Collinsville & Skiatook — May 8, 2026
On the evening of May 8, 2026, a severe thunderstorm tracked across the northern Tulsa metro, dropping large hail on Owasso, Collinsville, Skiatook, Sperry, and Avant. Local news crews filmed hail covering the ground in Collinsville like snow.
Storms like this leave two kinds of vehicle damage: the dents you see immediately, and the shallow, soft dents you don't — the kind that only show up under proper lighting. Both are covered the same way under comprehensive insurance, and both hurt your resale value if left unrepaired.
What Was Reported on May 8, 2026
- Golf ball-sized hail reported in Collinsville — coming down hard for roughly 10 minutes straight
- Hail from quarter-size up to hen egg-size (about 2") reported in Owasso
- Ping pong ball-sized hail reported near Skiatook
- Wind gusts near 70 mph accompanied the hail core
- Also affected: Sperry and Avant
Sizes above are from public storm reports and local news coverage. Even hail at the smaller end of that range — quarter-size — is large enough to dent hoods, roofs, and trunk lids.
What Hail This Size Does to a Vehicle
Visible dents
Golf ball and larger hail leaves obvious dents on horizontal panels — hood, roof, trunk — and can crack windshields and break trim.
Hidden damage
Smaller hail and glancing hits leave shallow, soft dents that are nearly invisible in normal light. They show up under PDR light boards — and on a trade-in inspection.
Resale impact
Unrepaired hail damage lowers trade-in and resale value. Repaired properly with PDR, your factory paint stays intact and there's no repaint on the vehicle's record.
What to Do Now — Even Months After the Storm
There's no rush that risks your claim — comprehensive hail claims can typically be filed well after the storm date. But the longer damage sits, the longer your vehicle carries the lost value.
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Document the damage
Photograph your vehicle in daylight from several angles — hood, roof, trunk, and both sides. Shallow dents show best in low-angle light. Keep any photos of the hail itself; they support your claim.
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Check your comprehensive coverage
Hail is covered under the comprehensive portion of your auto policy, not collision. Hail claims are classified as acts of nature, which means filing one typically does not raise your rates the way an at-fault accident can.
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Get an expert review before you accept a payout
Initial insurance estimates are often written from a quick walk-around and routinely miss shallow hail damage that only shows under PDR lighting. You are entitled to a supplement if the first estimate falls short — we document and handle that process with your carrier.
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Remember: you choose the repair shop
Your insurer can recommend a shop, but by law the choice is yours. Pick a repairer who preserves your factory paint — paintless dent repair leaves no repaint record and protects your resale value.
Local, Year-Round, Since 2006
Hail Depot has repaired hail-damaged vehicles across the Tulsa metro for years — we're an established, year-round Oklahoma company, not a temporary crew. Our I-CAR certified technicians come to your home or work, we handle your insurance claim from start to finish, and every repair carries a written lifetime warranty. $0 out-of-pocket on qualifying comprehensive insurance claims.
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Send photos of your vehicle — we'll tell you what the May 8, 2026 storm really did to it.
*Zero out-of-pocket on qualifying insurance claims. Deductible assistance available.