Reydon, OK Hail Storm – May 2026

Reydon, OK — Late afternoon on May 23, 2026, a concluded thunderstorm produced peak hail measuring 1.54 inches and generated multiple NWS radar-detected alerts across a multi-zone warning area.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Reydon warning area during late afternoon. NWS alerts were issued as radar-detected hail signatures developed along the storm core. The alert sequence and detection notes are:

• May 23 · 3:02 PM CDT — radar-detected hail signature indicating 1.35-inch hail within the first warning area.
• May 23 · 4:03 PM CDT — radar-detected hail signature indicating roughly 1.00-inch hail in a follow-up warning area.
• May 23 · 4:57 PM CDT — radar-detected hail signature indicating up to 1.50-inch hail in the final warning area.

Each alert referenced dual-polarization radar returns that identified hail cores and preferred ascent locations. The event is concluded. The alerts represent separate segments of the storm’s path through the multi-zone footprint reported for Reydon.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected hail greater than one inch passed over populated and rural portions of the Reydon warning area in late afternoon. Hail of this magnitude commonly produces surface impacts that include dents to exposed vehicle bodywork, bruising and granular loss on asphalt roof coverings, and impact damage to unprotected metal panels and HVAC condensers. Localized breakage of skylights or glass is possible where hail hit unshielded fenestration.

Damage is most likely along the radar-detected hail swaths and in the parts of town covered by the NWS warning areas. Agricultural outbuildings, trailers, and parked equipment in open lots are at elevated risk for punctures and panel deformation. Property owners and insurers in the referenced warning areas should expect concentrated, non-uniform impact patterns rather than evenly distributed damage across the entire jurisdiction.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with a safety-first field inspection. Photograph and geotag all damage with an itemized checklist: roof coverings, ridge caps, gutters, skylights, HVAC units, vehicle bodywork, and exposed metal components. Use a physical scale in photos to document dent size. For roofing, check for granular loss, lifted tabs, cracked sealant, and underlying membrane exposure. Record the local NWS alert times and the observed location for each damage cluster.

Prioritize temporary protection where interiors or equipment are exposed. Document pre-existing conditions separately from new impacts. For claims and repair bids, provide dated photo evidence, measured hail-size references at damaged points, and a clear scoping of repair versus replacement needs. Coordinate with insurers on inspection windows and retain samples when possible for material testing.