Ringwood, OK Hail Storm – June 2026

Ringwood, Oklahoma, late afternoon June 5, 2026, experienced a concluded hail-producing storm with peak stones up to 1.89 inches in diameter. The event produced multiple NWS alerts and a radar-detected hail signature across the metro area.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Ringwood area in the late afternoon, with the alert sequence beginning at 2:40 PM CDT and concluding after 3:56 PM CDT. Five NWS alerts covered the event:

• June 5 · 2:40 PM CDT (19:40 UTC) – 0.75 inch hail – NWS warning only.
• June 5 · 3:14 PM CDT (20:14 UTC) – 0.75 inch hail – NWS warning only.
• June 5 · 3:32 PM CDT (20:32 UTC) – 0.85 inch hail – dual-polarization radar detection.
• June 5 · 3:41 PM CDT (20:41 UTC) – 1.5 inch hail – NWS warning only.
• June 5 · 3:56 PM CDT (20:56 UTC) – 1.0 inch hail – NWS warning only.

Radar provided a clear signature at 3:32 PM CDT indicating hail aloft. NWS warning messages accompanied multiple alerts that referenced measured or observed hail diameters. The storm is concluded.

Damage Assessment

NWS warnings reported hail between 0.75 inch and 1.5 inches in the Ringwood warning area during the late-afternoon passage. Hail in that size range recorded in warning messages and radar detections commonly produces denting to vehicle panels, impact marks on asphalt and composite roofing, and broken glazing on skylights. Local effects are most likely where the storm core crossed populated streets and exposed property between about 3:15 PM and 4:00 PM CDT.

Inspectors arriving on site should prioritize vehicles parked outdoors along main north–south corridors and any unshaded yards near the reported 3:32 PM CDT radar signature. Metal vents, HVAC condenser fins, and solar arrays often show early signs of impact in events with NWS warning reports at or above 0.75 inch.

What Contractors Should Know

Conduct an initial exterior triage focused on roofing, gutters, siding, and vehicles. Document damage with time-stamped photos and reference the local alert times above when filing estimates. For roofing, check for bruising, granule loss on shingles, and cracked or split edges on composite tiles. For metal surfaces, look for paint chips, dents, and bent flashing.

Prioritize temporary protection and safety. Secure tarps only after documenting conditions. Cover exposed attic entries and damaged skylights to limit water intrusion. Coordinate with property owners and insurers using the alert timeline and radar-detected signature as part of the incident record.

See the Strike Map (paid product) for the precise hail track and the paid damage zone data.