Buffalo, OK Hail Storm – September 2026

Buffalo, OK recorded a late-afternoon hail event on September 24, 2026, with maximum measured hail of 1.27 inches during a short-lived severe thunderstorm. The storm concluded the same day after moving across the metro.

What Happened

The event moved through the Buffalo metro in the late afternoon and prompted one NWS severe thunderstorm warning. The warning was issued at 3:42 PM CDT on September 24 for 1.00-inch hail and covered the local warning area. Radar indicated hail echoes along the storm track and the NWS warning was the primary public alert for the event.

Storm motion was generally northeast across the city. The event was brief; the warning and strongest reflectivity persisted for a limited period in the late-afternoon window. No additional NWS alerts were issued for this storm after the 3:42 PM warning. This report covers the single-zone impact area for Buffalo, OK.

Damage Assessment

Hail at this size commonly causes impact marks to asphalt shingles and small dents to vehicle sheet metal. Soft metals such as aluminum trim, gutters, and HVAC covers are susceptible to dents. Window glass and skylights are unlikely to fail from this size, but localized cracking can occur on older or compromised glazing.

Vegetation and soft surfaces may show shredding or leaf bruising. Collectible damage is typically cosmetic for wood and composite siding, but repeated impacts or coincident wind can worsen conditions. Document visible granule loss on roofing and any concentrated dent patterns on vehicles when assessing the scene.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize physical inspections of roofs, gutters, vents, and exposed HVAC units in the Buffalo metro. Photograph damage with scale reference and capture orientation relative to the street and property lines. Note the time of inspection and reference the NWS warning time of 3:42 PM CDT on September 24, 2026 in estimates and reports. Use ladders and fall protection per standard safety procedures while examining roof coverings.

For claims and repairs, log granular shingle loss, bruising, and dent locations. Measure and map dent density to separate pre-existing wear from new storm damage. Coordinate with insurance adjusters and provide time-stamped photos and written notes. Use the local warning area as an initial prioritization boundary and consult the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath.

See the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath.