Golf ball-sized hail detected near Stillwater, OK on June 22, 2026

Damage assessment

The radar-confirmed strike was located approximately 16 miles west of downtown Stillwater, with one report logged in Payne County that day. At 1.75 inches, golf ball-sized hail crosses the functional damage threshold for standard architectural asphalt shingles — the material covering most Stillwater homes. Expect granule loss, bruising, and cracked tabs on shingles older than ten to twelve years; newer shingles may show cosmetic damage that still compromises long-term waterproofing. The county's largest recorded event reached 3.75 inches on 2025-11-20, so this storm is a mid-tier hit by local standards.

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Historical context

This event ranks 45th of 135 hail events at or above 1 inch recorded in Payne County over the past ten years, placing it in the middle of the county's confirmed hail history. The largest event on record reached 4.25 inches on May 11, 2017. June historically produces 12 events per decade in this county, putting this storm squarely in the expected seasonal window.

Storm system

This was not an isolated storm. The same system produced hail across a wide corridor stretching from Comanche County in southern Oklahoma through Garfield and Cleveland counties, into Kansas and Arkansas, and as far south as Denton, Texas — with several counties logging golf ball-sized stones or larger on the same day.

Contractor guidance

Local contractor data shows current backlogs of two to four weeks, which is modest but can stretch quickly after a multi-county event of this scale. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate — Stillwater's contractor market draws out-of-area crews following regional hail outbreaks. Oklahoma requires all roofing contractors to register with the state under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act (SB 2180, 2010) before performing any work; verify that registration before signing anything. Also confirm current general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and ask for references and manufacturer certifications.

Permits & building code

At 1.75 inches, outcomes split between spot repair and full replacement depending on shingle age and pre-existing condition — older roofs are more likely to need full replacement. Stillwater requires a building permit for roofing work; the contractor pulls the permit, an 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.