Fairview, OK Hail Warning – February 2026

On Feb. 14, 2026, Fairview, OK was included in an NWS severe thunderstorm warning for hail up to 1.25 inches. The warning was issued at 9:40 PM CST and remained the only alert tied to this storm.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Fairview area during the evening hours. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 9:40 PM CST for hail up to 1.25 inches. This storm is concluded.

The warning was based on NWS alert data only. There was no radar-confirmed hail track and no spotter-verified hail report attached to the event. The alert reflects the warning area covered by the NWS polygon, not a measured hail path on the ground.

For Fairview, the event centered on a single warning period with one hail threat level. The alert did not expand into multiple overlapping warnings or a longer-lived hail sequence. The available record places the hail threat in the late evening and keeps the event contained to one zone.

Damage Assessment

A 1.25-inch hail warning points to hail large enough to leave visible impact on exposed exterior surfaces. On a roof, this size can bruise shingles, loosen protective granules, and produce scattered punctures on older or already weakened materials. On metal, vinyl, and painted surfaces, crews should expect dents, chips, and surface scarring if hail of that size did reach the ground in the warning area.

Vehicles parked outside during the warning window are the first items to inspect. Windshields usually hold up better than side and rear glass at this size, but mirrors, trim, and sunroofs can still show damage. Screens, soft coverings, skylights, gutters, and downspouts also deserve a close look after a storm with this hail size in the forecast.

Because this event is tied to warning data only, field crews should treat the event as a lead for roof and exterior checks, not as a mapped hail track. The warning supports a targeted canvass in Fairview, but it does not replace a physical inspection.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with the structures most exposed to roof impact. Focus on asphalt shingle roofs, aging roof systems, and properties with prior patch work. Check ridge caps, vents, soft metals, window screens, and AC fins. Look for fresh granule loss, bruising, cracked corners, and small punctures on auxiliary surfaces. Document direction, slope, and any matching impact patterns across adjacent structures in the warning area.

Route crews during daylight when possible. Evening hail events leave less visible evidence on roofs, especially on darker materials. Use close-up photos, wide-angle context shots, and timestamped notes from each property. Pair exterior checks with vehicle and accessory inspection when the area includes apartments, commercial lots, or street parking.

For contractors, the practical step is simple. Work the Fairview warning area as a short-window hail event with a 1.25-inch size threat. Prioritize rooflines, soft metals, and vehicles closest to the storm path. Confirm conditions on site before assigning repair scope.