50 mph estimated gust near Martin
A picture on social media showed a tree that had been blown down onto an old mobile home in the vicinity of Martin, resulting in substantial roof damage.
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For Letcher County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 1 in), 6 damaging-wind reports (up to 50 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A picture on social media showed a tree that had been blown down onto an old mobile home in the vicinity of Martin, resulting in substantial roof damage.
A power pole was reported blown down, leaving power lines on a residence and transformer on a driveway in the 2000 block of KY-463, just west of the Delphia community.
County dispatch reported a tree bringing down power lines onto a residence in the 2600 block of Big Creek Road, near the communty of Whitaker, southwest of Hazard.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Fleming-Neon
| 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 Letcher County building department for local rules.
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