Golf ball-sized hail detected near Moore, OK on November 2, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Moore 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 approximately 7 miles west of downtown Moore, with one hail report logged in Cleveland County that day. At 2 inches, golf ball-sized hail routinely causes functional damage to standard architectural asphalt shingles — not just cosmetic bruising, but granule loss and cracked tabs that compromise the waterproofing layer. Roofs older than 10 years are especially vulnerable; the existing wear reduces resistance to impact at this size. Cleveland County's largest recorded event reached 3 inches on April 19, 2023, so this event is notable but not the county's worst.
On a $189,300 home with a 2% wind-and-hail deductible, your out-of-pocket threshold is roughly $3,786. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof after a 2-inch event runs $5,849, with the range landing between $4,786 and $6,912 depending on materials 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.
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Historical context
Among 129 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Cleveland County over the past 10 years, this event ranks 19th by magnitude. The largest on record was a 3-inch event on April 19, 2023. November is historically quiet here — only one comparable event has been recorded in this month over the past decade, making this storm an anomaly outside the normal spring hail season.
Storm system
This was part of a broader regional outbreak on November 2, 2026, with hail reports spanning from Wichita County, TX northward through Garfield and Payne counties in Oklahoma and into Sedgwick County, KS. Moore's 2-inch reading was the largest magnitude recorded in the cluster that day.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 2 to 4 weeks in the Moore area. Storm chaser risk is assessed as moderate — Moore's history of major regional events draws out-of-area contractors who may disappear before warranty issues arise. Under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act (SB 2180, 2010), any roofer working in Oklahoma must be registered with the state before performing services. Before signing anything, verify state registration, confirm active general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and check references.
Permits & building code
At 2 inches, full replacement is a realistic outcome on older roofs — inspectors regularly call functional loss at this magnitude on standard shingles with existing wear. The contractor pulls the permit in Moore, inspections are required, and permit fees 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 dents or damage — date-stamp every image.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a registered Oklahoma roofing contractor before allowing any temporary repairs.
- 3Contact your insurer to report potential damage and ask about your policy's claim process and documentation requirements.
- 4Verify any contractor's Oklahoma state registration, current insurance certificates, and references before signing a contract.
- 5Keep copies of all estimates, inspection reports, and correspondence with your insurer in one folder in case of a dispute.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Moore inspection
Hail size and location are based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data via the Severe Weather Data Inventory (SWDI); a full NWS storm survey write-up is pending.