Orlando, OK Hail Storm – June 2026

A hail-producing storm passed through Orlando, Oklahoma on June 23, 2026, producing hail up to 1.2 inches in diameter. The event generated multiple NWS warnings and radar hail detections across the metro area.

What Happened

The event began in mid-morning and continued into the early evening. At 10:43 AM CDT (15:43 UTC) dual-polarization radar detected 1.0-inch hail over western portions of the metro. NWS warning-only reports followed in the afternoon: 0.88-inch at 1:18 PM CDT (18:18 UTC), 1.0-inch at 1:38 PM CDT (18:38 UTC), 1.0-inch at 2:08 PM CDT (19:08 UTC), and 0.75-inch at 2:34 PM CDT (19:34 UTC). The sequence produced five distinct NWS alerts covering the Orlando metro warning area. The storm has concluded.

Radar detections and warning-only reports both contributed to the overall record. Dual-polarization radar provided the earliest hail detection. Subsequent NWS warning-only reports expanded the warning area and recorded additional hail reports through mid- and late afternoon.

Damage Assessment

Alert reports for this event show hail measurements clustered between three-quarters of an inch and one inch across the NWS warning area, with a separate confirmation increasing the documented peak to 1.2 inches. Hail in the three-quarter- to one-inch range commonly causes cosmetic vehicle damage, chips to windshields under certain impact angles, and granular loss on asphalt shingles. Roofs with existing granular wear or aged shingles are more likely to show displaced granules or minor shingle bruising.

For properties inside the Orlando warning area, expect the highest inspection priority where radar detections overlapped populated corridors. Public infrastructure such as roadside signs, exposed HVAC fins, and soft-metal siding should be checked for dents and surface abrasion. No wide-area catastrophic roof failures are implied by the measured sizes, but localized repair needs are likely where hail was concentrated within the warning polygon.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize rapid triage in the field. Start with photographic documentation tagged with time and GPS coordinates, focusing on vehicle fleets, roof perimeters, and mechanical equipment on rooftops. Inspect for shingle granular loss, bruising, and hairline fractures in skylights or polycarbonate panels. For roofs with visible granule loss, document representative samples and note the roof age to support scope development.

Triage repairs by occupancy and immediate water intrusion risk. Temporary covers and tarps should be staged for properties with exposed decking or open penetrations. Coordinate with property owners on claim documentation and provide line-item estimates that separate cosmetic repairs from structural or water-entry remediation. Cross-reference work areas against the NWS warning area for this event when preparing contracts and scopes.