Golf ball-sized hail detected near Lawton, OK on June 22, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Lawton 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 placed this event approximately 18 miles northwest of downtown Lawton, with one hail report logged in Comanche County that day. At 1.75 inches, golf ball-sized hail crosses the functional damage threshold for architectural asphalt shingles — the material that dominates Lawton's housing stock. Expect granule loss, cracked tabs, and bruising on shingles; roofs older than 10 to 15 years are at higher risk of punctures and accelerated water intrusion. For reference, the county's largest recorded event reached 4 inches on June 15, 2023 — today's storm is well below that ceiling but still capable of triggering legitimate insurance claims.
On a $134,200 home with a 2% wind and hail deductible, out-of-pocket exposure runs roughly $2,684 before coverage kicks in. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof following this storm magnitude runs $5,886 — range $4,816 to $6,956 — and full replacement averages $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 Lawton inspection
Lawton repair cost reference
Historical context
Among 302 hail events of 1 inch or larger recorded in this county over the past 10 years, this event ranks 104th by magnitude — mid-tier, not a record-setter. The largest event on record reached 4 inches on June 15, 2023. June historically produces 62 hail events of this size or larger in the county over a 10-year span, making it an active month — though May, with 131 events, is the peak.
Storm system
This was not an isolated cell. Same-day reports included 2-inch hail in Garfield County, 2.25-inch hail in Oklahoma County, and 1.75-inch hail in Payne County, indicating a broad multi-county outbreak across Oklahoma with storm activity extending south into Denton County, Texas.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs running 2 to 4 weeks in the Lawton market. Storm chaser risk is assessed as moderate following major regional events like this one — out-of-area contractors routinely move in when local capacity tightens, so vet anyone who shows up unsolicited. Oklahoma requires roofing contractors to register under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act (SB 2180, 2010) before performing any work for a consumer; verify that registration before signing anything. Also confirm current general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and the required written deductible waiver disclosure mandated under Oklahoma House Bill 1940 — any contractor who offers to cover your deductible is violating state law, and your insurer is not obligated to honor that contractor's estimate.
Permits & building code
At 1.75 inches, many roofs will need repair rather than full replacement — but age and pre-existing condition often push borderline cases into replacement territory. Permits in Lawton are pulled by the contractor, inspections are 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 all visible hail damage — roof, gutters, AC units, skylights, and siding — before any cleanup or temporary repairs.
- 2Schedule an inspection with a registered Oklahoma roofing contractor to assess functional versus cosmetic damage.
- 3Contact your insurance carrier to report potential damage and ask about your policy's claim process and documentation requirements.
- 4Verify any contractor's Oklahoma state registration, general liability insurance, workers' comp coverage, and written deductible waiver disclosure before signing a contract.
- 5Keep records of all estimates, inspection reports, and communications with contractors and your insurer in one place.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Lawton inspection
Hail size and location are based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data (SWDI) and are radar-confirmed; a full NWS written report is pending.