1-inch hail reported 1 mi N of Ripon
Public reported 1 inch hail with severe thunderstorms, relayed by broadcast media.
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NOAA lists no tracked hail, damaging-wind or tornado reports for Merced County from January 2024 to June 2026. Roofs still age: sun, temperature swings and routine storms wear out any roof.
Public reported 1 inch hail with severe thunderstorms, relayed by broadcast media.
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down at 2 ENE Salida at 2:13 PM PDT and was on the ground for 0.9 miles until 2:15 PM PDT. The tornado moved through several orchards and 3 properties. Dozens of almond trees were uprooted and large tree...
There were around 100 almond trees uprooted during a thunderstorm on March 17. It has been determined from a review of radar and damage photos that the event was due to straight line winds, estimated at 70 mph.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Hilmar-Irwin
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
National planning ranges for an average ~2,000 sq ft home, not quotes. Local labor, roof pitch, layers to remove, materials and permits change the price.
Compare several bids, schedule outside the busy season, choose a standard shingle line and ask whether a repair can extend the roof’s life.
It can be. Check what is excluded and verify license and insurance before choosing.
Many cities and counties require a building permit for roof work; the roofing company normally pulls it. Ask who is responsible and request a copy. Check with the Merced County building department for local rules.
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