Golf ball-sized hail detected near Midwest City, OK on June 22, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Midwest City 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 was located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Midwest City, with one hail report logged in Oklahoma County that day. At 2.25 inches, this size routinely causes functional damage to architectural asphalt shingles — the dominant roofing material in Midwest City — meaning granule loss, cracked tabs, and compromised water-shedding capacity, not just cosmetic bruising. Roofs older than 10–15 years are more vulnerable; aged shingles absorb impact differently than newer material and often show damage that isn't visible from ground level. Oklahoma County's largest recorded event was a 3-inch storm on October 24, 2025, which represents a higher damage threshold than today's event, but 2.25 inches is well above the 1.5-inch functional damage threshold for standard shingles.
On a $158,400 home with a 2% wind-and-hail deductible, the out-of-pocket threshold is roughly $3,168. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof after a storm of this magnitude runs $5,515, with a range of $4,512 to $6,517 depending on roof complexity and labor. 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 Midwest City inspection
Midwest City repair cost reference
Historical context
Among 107 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in this area over the past decade, this event ranks 9th by magnitude — a position solidly within the upper tier of recorded storms. The largest event on record reached 4 inches on May 18, 2025, well above today's 2.25 inches. June historically averages about 7 hail events in this county over a 10-year span, so this storm fits the seasonal pattern rather than representing an outlier.
Storm system
This was not an isolated event. The same storm system produced golf ball-sized hail in Garfield and Comanche counties and 1.75-inch hail in Payne County, with reports stretching from Sedgwick County, Kansas down through north Texas — a multi-state outbreak spanning several hundred miles.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 2 to 4 weeks in Midwest City following this event, which is moderate but can extend quickly if additional storms hit the region. The city intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate — Midwest City does attract out-of-area contractors after regional hail events, so vetting matters. Under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act (SB 2180, 2010), any contractor performing roofing work for Oklahoma consumers must be registered with the state before starting work. Before signing anything, confirm state registration, verify current general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and ask for references — Oklahoma House Bill 1940 also prohibits contractors from waiving or absorbing your deductible, so walk away from anyone offering that arrangement.
Permits & building code
At 2.25 inches, full replacement is a realistic outcome on older roofs, though repair is possible on newer material with localized damage. The contractor pulls the permit in Midwest City, inspections are required, and permit costs typically run $150 to $350 — factor that into any estimate you receive. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Oklahoma insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior surfaces from ground level before anything is touched — date-stamp every image.
- 2Schedule an inspection with a registered Oklahoma roofing contractor to document damage scope before any repairs begin.
- 3Contact your insurance carrier to report potential damage and ask about your policy's inspection and claim procedures.
- 4Verify any contractor's Oklahoma state registration status and confirm they carry current general liability and workers' compensation insurance before signing a contract.
- 5Keep copies of all estimates, inspection reports, and correspondence with your insurer in a single file — you may need them if a supplement or dispute arises later.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Midwest City inspection
Hail size and location data for this event are sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar via the Severe Weather Data Inventory (SWDI) and are radar-confirmed, with the full NWS storm data write-up still pending.