On Tuesday night, significant hailstorm activity was reported in Oklahoma City, causing concern for potential property damage across the city. According to FOX 25, the storm brought with it hail that reached sizes comparable to golf balls, a sizable indication of the storm's ferocity. There was immediate speculation about the extent of vehicular and housing damage, although the full impact was yet undetermined, including any power outages that may have occurred.
The aftermath of the storm was quickly visible as residents began assessing the damage. KFOR News received several images, depicting the hail's aftermath on the belongings of those caught in the storm's path. They reported that "Golf ball sized hail and 60 to 80 mph winds were the main threat for central Oklahoma Tuesday evening".
In a testament to the severity of the hail, aerial footage captured by KOCO's Sky 5 offered a bird's-eye view of the aftermath, showing numerous vehicles in a parking lot near Memorial Road and Pennsylvania Avenue bearing the brunt of the storm's fury. Sky 5 footage demonstrated shattered windows and dented bodywork, as vehicle owners raced to protect their cars with makeshift covers.
Oklahomans are working to cover broken car windows and salvage what they can after the sudden storm. Throughout the day, assessments will continue to reveal the full extent of the hail damage.
