Golf ball-sized hail detected near Stillwater, OK on June 26, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Stillwater 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 10 miles northwest of downtown Stillwater, with one hail report logged in Payne County that day. At 2 inches, golf ball-sized hail is capable of causing functional damage to standard architectural asphalt shingles — the dominant material in Stillwater's housing stock — not just cosmetic bruising. Roofs older than 10–12 years are most vulnerable; weathered granule loss accelerates on aged shingles and can compromise the mat underneath. The same-day Garfield County event to the northwest produced 4-inch hail, indicating the broader storm system was capable of severe output beyond what Stillwater recorded.
A 2% deductible on the Stillwater median home value of $230,900 works out to $4,618. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof runs $5,886, with a range of $4,816 to $6,956 depending on scope. 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 Stillwater inspection
Stillwater repair cost reference
Historical context
This event ranks 17th out of 135 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Payne County over the past 10 years — a solid record base for comparison. The largest event on file hit 4.25 inches on May 11, 2017, well above today's 2-inch reading. June historically averages about 12 hail events per year in this county, so this storm falls squarely within the seasonal norm.
Storm system
This was not an isolated cell — the same system produced 4-inch baseball-sized hail in Garfield County, Oklahoma and 1.25-inch hail in Jasper, Missouri, indicating a broad, active storm corridor across the region.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs running 2 to 4 weeks in the Stillwater market. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, consistent with what typically follows notable regional hail events in this area — out-of-area contractors move in when local capacity is stretched. 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 registration status, confirm active general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and ask for references.
Permits & building code
At 2 inches on an aging asphalt shingle roof, full replacement is a realistic outcome — not just spot repair. The contractor pulls the permit in Stillwater, 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 from ground level before any contractor touches the property.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a registered Oklahoma roofing contractor to document damage scope.
- 3Verify contractor registration under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act and request proof of general liability and workers' comp before signing any contract.
- 4Contact your insurance carrier to report potential damage and begin the claims process — repair costs can exceed the typical deductible at this hail size.
- 5Keep all estimates, inspection reports, and correspondence in a single file; insurers and contractors will both reference this documentation.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Stillwater 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 a full NWS written report pending.