Golf ball-sized hail detected near Enid, OK on July 11, 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-confirmed strike centered approximately 3 miles east of downtown Enid, with one hail report logged across Garfield County that day. At 2.5 inches, golf ball-sized hail routinely causes functional damage to architectural asphalt shingles — not just cosmetic bruising but broken seals, cracked tabs, and granule loss that shortens roof life and can void manufacturer warranties. Roofs older than 10 to 15 years are especially vulnerable; aged shingles lose elasticity and fail at impact thresholds well below this event's magnitude. The largest hail recorded in this county reached 2 inches, so this July 11 event exceeded that prior benchmark.
On a $143,500 home with a 2% wind-and-hail deductible, you're looking at roughly $2,870 out of pocket before insurance pays anything. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot home after an event like this runs $5,981, with a range of $4,894 to $7,069. 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 7th out of 145 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in the Enid area over the past 10 years — a meaningful showing, though the largest event on record reached 2.75 inches. July has historically produced 21 such events over the same period, which is above the county average for midsummer. May remains the peak month by a wide margin, with 84 recorded events.
Storm system
This was not an isolated storm — the same system produced 2.75-inch baseball-sized hail near Tulsa, Oklahoma and 1.25-inch hail in Finney, Kansas the same day, pointing to a broad, active severe weather pattern across the southern Plains.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs running 2 to 4 weeks in the Enid market, meaning delays are likely even before any added post-storm demand. The city intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, consistent with Enid's pattern of drawing out-of-area contractors after significant regional hail. Oklahoma requires roofing contractors to register under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act (SB 2180, 2010) before performing any work for a consumer — verify registration status before signing anything. Also confirm current general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and note that under Oklahoma House Bill 1940, any contractor who offers to cover your deductible is breaking state law.
Permits & building code
At 2.5 inches, full roof replacement is a realistic outcome for older asphalt shingle roofs, not just patching — budget and plan accordingly. The contractor pulls the permit in Enid, inspection is required, and permit costs typically run $150 to $350. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Oklahoma insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior surfaces showing impact marks — date-stamp everything before any cleanup.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a registered Oklahoma roofing contractor to document the extent of damage.
- 3Contact your insurance company to report potential damage and start the claims process.
- 4Verify any contractor's Oklahoma registration status, general liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance before allowing work to begin.
- 5Keep a written record of all contractor visits, estimates, insurer communications, and expenses related to the storm.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Enid inspection
Hail data for this event was collected via NOAA NEXRAD radar through the Severe Weather Data Inventory (SWDI) and is radar-confirmed, with a full NWS storm report pending.