Baseball-sized hail detected near Enid, OK on June 26, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Enid monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-indicated strike center landed approximately 12 miles east of downtown Enid, with one hail report logged in Garfield County that day. At 4 inches — baseball size — functional damage to architectural asphalt shingles is not in question; the debate is whether repair is even possible or whether full replacement is the only viable path. Shingles of any age will show bruising, granule loss, and likely cracked tabs at this size. Roofs older than 10 years, or those already carrying deferred maintenance, face near-certain loss of watertight integrity.
On a median-value Enid home at $143,500, a 2% deductible runs approximately $2,870. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square-foot home runs $5,886, with a full replacement averaging $9,810. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Enid inspection
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Historical context
This event ranks first out of 145 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Garfield County over the past 10 years, exceeding the previous largest recorded event of 2.75 inches on May 25, 2024. June is historically below average for this county, with only 4 events of this type logged over the same period — May is the peak month at 84 events. That this county's largest event on record arrived in an atypically quiet month is a useful reminder that statistical patterns do not constrain individual storms.
Storm system
The same storm system produced a 1.25-inch half-dollar-sized hail report in Jasper, Missouri the same day, suggesting a regional severe weather outbreak rather than a strictly localized cell.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs running 2 to 4 weeks in the Enid market. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, consistent with Enid's pattern of out-of-area contractors moving in after significant regional events to fill capacity gaps. Oklahoma's Roofing Contractor Registration Act (SB 2180, 2010) requires all roofing contractors to register with the state before performing work — verify that registration before anything else. Also confirm current general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and be aware that under Oklahoma House Bill 1940, any contractor who offers to waive or cover your deductible is violating state law, which can void your insurer's obligation to honor that contractor's estimate.
Permits & building code
At 4 inches, full roof replacement is the probable outcome for most homes rather than spot repair — expect a permit to be required. The contractor pulls the permit in Enid, permit costs typically run $150 to $350, and an inspection is required before the job is closed out. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Oklahoma insurers.
- 1Photograph the roof, gutters, window screens, siding, and any outdoor equipment from ground level before anyone walks the roof.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection — prioritize contractors registered under Oklahoma's Roofing Contractor Registration Act.
- 3Contact your insurance carrier to report potential damage and ask about the claim process for this date of loss.
- 4Request proof of state registration, general liability insurance, and workers' compensation from any contractor before signing a contract.
- 5Keep a written record of all contractor visits, estimates, and communications with your insurer — dates, names, and dollar amounts.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Enid inspection
Hail data for this event is sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar via the Severe Weather Data Inventory (SWDI) and is radar-confirmed, with a full NWS written report pending.