Braman, OK Hail Storm – June 2026

Braman, Oklahoma experienced a multistage hail event on June 25, 2026, producing a peak 2.47-inch hailstone and prompting 13 NWS alerts across the warning area. The storm system progressed from mid-morning initiation to late-evening radar cores and concluded the same day.

What Happened

The event began in mid-morning with dual-polarization radar detections. At 9:15 AM CDT radar-derived hail of 1.23 inches was reported. A second radar detection followed at 10:17 AM CDT showing 1.00-inch hail. The system redeveloped through the afternoon and generated a series of NWS warning-only alerts between 1:26 PM CDT and 6:30 PM CDT. Those warnings reported hail sizes ranging from 0.75 to 1.50 inches and were issued along the evolving warning area centered on Braman.

Late-afternoon updates included NWS warning-only reports of 1.25 inches at 5:00 PM CDT and 1.50 inches at 5:43 PM CDT. Dual-polarization radar again detected elevated cores in the early evening. At 9:22 PM CDT radar-derived hail of 1.56 inches was recorded, followed by a 1.00-inch radar detection at 9:26 PM CDT. In total, four alerts carried dual-polarization radar detections and nine were NWS warning-only updates. The multi-zone aggregate report covers the full set of NWS warning areas active for this storm.

Damage Assessment

NWS warnings and radar detections during the event reported hail principally between three-quarters inch and roughly one-and-one-half inches across most of the warning area. Multiple warning updates and evening radar cores indicated concentrated swaths of larger hail near the storm’s track east and southeast of Braman. Hail in the 1.25–1.56-inch range is capable of denting vehicle panels, breaking unprotected skylights, and causing localized roof shingle damage where impact density was highest.

The single large hailstone measured at 2.47 inches represents a localized but significant outlier within the aggregate report. Properties located inside the NWS warning area and along the radar-detected swaths should be prioritized for visual inspection. Photographic documentation of roof, vehicle, and exterior surface conditions is important for distinguishing storm-related damage from preexisting wear.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize on-site inspections for addresses inside the NWS warning area and along the radar-detected swaths. Start with a perimeter survey from the ground to identify obvious broken glass, dented vehicles, and displaced roof material. For roof assessments, document granule loss, cracked or split shingles, and damaged flashing. Use scale references in photos and record the property address, inspection time, and weather conditions.

Work crews should schedule ladder and roof access only during safe weather windows. Wet, wind-swept shingles increase fall risk and can hide impact damage. Coordinate with property owners to collect pre-loss photos and insurance contacts. For targeted deployment, use the paid Strike Map to locate the precise hail track and damage zone for each parcel.