Storm event · Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Hail damage in Nichols Hills, OK on Sep 12, 2026
On Sep 12, 2026, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Nichols Hills, OK — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Nichols Hills has 19 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 78/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 12, 2026 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1" | Nichols Hills, OK |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Nichols Hills on Sep 12, 2026).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Sep 12, 2026, up to 1") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Nichols Hills, OK on Sep 12, 2026?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Nichols Hills on Sep 12, 2026. It's one of 19 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Nichols Hills on Sep 12, 2026 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the Sep 12, 2026 storm?
Often yes. Most Oklahoma policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Sep 12, 2026) and hail size (1") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Oklahoma?
Most Oklahoma homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Sep 12, 2026 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Nichols Hills, OK. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.