Hail of 2 to 4 inches fell from near Chickasha to Oklahoma City on 17 May 2025, damaging windshields, roofs and siding. Flash flooding was a statewide concern that May, and no specific city flood report was found. Storm season changes the placement and the servicing, so each unit is checked after each storm. No confirmed tornado touchdown inside the city's limits appeared in the sources.
Key takeaways
- The hail of 17 May 2025 ran from near Chickasha to Oklahoma City.
- Stones were 2 to 4 inches, and the damage reached windshields, roofs and siding.
- An EF1 tornado hit Atoka County on 19 May 2025, with no confirmed touchdown inside the city.
- Flash flooding was a statewide concern that May, and no specific city flood report was found.
- Check the unit, the anchor and the pad after each storm, before the crew returns.
- Summer heat and winter ice dates were not sourced, so the schedule is set from the season.
What did the May 2025 hail do?
It fell with stones of 2 to 4 inches from near Chickasha to Oklahoma City on 17 May 2025, damaging windshields, roofs and siding.
The hail is the event this page relies on, with the NOAA storm record and a regional summary as the sources named for it.
Roof and siding crews working in the storm's path need sanitation close to the house, placed on sound ground.
Was there a tornado in the city?
An EF1 tornado hit Atoka County on 19 May 2025, and no confirmed touchdown inside the city's limits appeared in the sources.
This page does not claim a tornado inside Oklahoma City, because the sources do not show one.
A storm plan should still assume strong wind and plan the anchor for it.
What about flooding?
Flash flooding was a statewide concern in May 2025, with southern Oklahoma most affected in the sources. No specific city flood-damage report was found.
A recovery plan should allow for wet ground after heavy rain, whether or not the city flooded in a given storm.
A low drive or lot is left until it is dry and firm before a unit is placed on it.
What should be checked after each storm?
The door, the vent, the lock, the anchor and the pad, and the route for the service vehicle.
A unit set before a storm can shift in wind, and the anchor and the pad are the first things to check.
The visit log records the check, so the crew and the provider share the same record of the unit's condition.
- Door and lock
- Vent and seat
- Anchor and pad
- Route for the service vehicle
How does the season change the schedule?
Heat speeds the filling and the odor, and storm months add checks after each event. Both are written into the schedule.
No dated summer heat or winter ice figure was sourced for the city, so the schedule is set from the season and the use rather than a forecast date.
The provider and the site agree the schedule and review it at each change of season.
What does a storm recovery crew need?
A unit near the work, placed on sound ground, with the servicing and the waste route agreed before the crew arrives.
The crew's count follows the number of people on the job, and the units move as the crew moves between houses.
The waste goes to a permitted facility under the Oklahoma septage rules, and the record is kept.
How do you plan a unit for a storm crew working on a street of houses?
The units move with the crew, each move is recorded, and every unit is checked after each storm before the crew returns to it.
A crew working house to house needs a unit close to each house, and the move is planned so the unit is not left in a damaged yard.
Each move is logged with the new spot and the date, and the consent of the owner is kept with the record.
What is a storm-season count?
A count set for the number of people on the job and the number of houses in the work, with a spare unit where the crew is large or the work is spread out.
A storm crew often grows in the week after a storm and shrinks as the work is finished. The count is reviewed on each day of the first week.
A spare unit is held back for a crew that unexpectedly grows, and it is returned when the work settles.
What if a storm damages a unit that is in use?
The unit is taken out of use, the crew is moved to a spare unit, and the provider repairs or replaces the damaged unit before it returns to service.
A damaged unit is a safety issue as well as a service issue, and it is not used until it has been checked.
The damage is recorded with photographs, and the record goes into the rental file.
What does a storm plan say about the route?
The route for the service vehicle is checked after each storm, since debris, fallen limbs and flooded low spots can block it for a day or more.
A route blocked by debris is the usual reason a storm visit is missed. The site contact should report the blockage and the provider should plan a different route or a later visit.
Where a low spot floods, the route is kept to the higher ground, and the unit is not placed in the low spot until it has drained.
How does the plan end when the storm work is finished?
The units are collected once the crew has finished the houses on that street, and the sites are checked for damage before the trucks leave.
A unit left after the work is done is a hazard and a complaint. The pickup is set on the last day of the crew's work on the street.
The provider walks each site with the crew lead and records the condition of the ground and the unit.
What does a crew need to know about the unit before it is used?
The crew is shown where the unit stands, how to check the door and the lock, what to do if the unit is damaged, and who to call for a visit.
A short briefing at the first use is enough, and it is repeated when a new crew member joins the job.
The crew's contact number is kept on the unit's notice, so a problem is reported and fixed without delay.
What should the crew do during a storm warning?
Units are secured or moved to higher ground where possible, the crew stops using any unit that is loose or damaged, and the provider is told which units may be affected.
A unit that is not anchored can move in strong wind, and a unit that moves can damage the people or the property around it. Securing it before the storm is the simplest step.
Once the warning has passed, the units are checked before the crew returns, and any that were moved are returned to the spot in the plan.
How is recovery sanitation different from a normal rental?
Recovery sanitation has a shorter, more intense schedule, an uncertain route and a changing crew, and the placement is reviewed more often than on a routine job.
A recovery site may not have its water or its sewer working, and the units are the only sanitation available. The count and the servicing are set with that in mind.
The route may be damaged or closed, and the provider plans its visits around the closures it is told about.
Frequently asked questions
When was the hail?
17 May 2025, from near Chickasha to Oklahoma City, with stones of 2 to 4 inches.
Did a tornado hit the city?
An EF1 tornado hit Atoka County on 19 May 2025. The sources show no confirmed touchdown inside the city's limits.
Was the city flooded?
Flash flooding was a statewide concern in May 2025. No specific city flood-damage report was found.
How often is a storm unit checked?
After each storm and on each scheduled visit, with the check logged.
Can a unit go on wet ground?
Only once it is dry and firm, with a pad under it.
Are summer heat dates sourced?
No dated heat or ice figures were found, so the schedule is set from the season.
Sources
This guide is general information for Oklahoma County homeowners, not a substitute for an on-site inspection. Prices are estimates. See our disclaimer.