63 mph measured gust 1 mi NW of Chokio
Using an anemometer, Stevens Co Emergency Manager measured a 72.4 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Additionally, visibility dropped considerably with blowing dust/dirt on the gust front with the initial surge.
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For Traverse County, NOAA lists 3 hail reports (largest 1.5 in), 1 damaging-wind report (up to 52 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Using an anemometer, Stevens Co Emergency Manager measured a 72.4 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Additionally, visibility dropped considerably with blowing dust/dirt on the gust front with the initial surge.
A trained spotter surveying for damage reported multiple trees topped, uprooted or damaged at a farmstead northeast of Ortonville. Minor structural damage to a small grain bin and outbuilding included shingles torn from the roof.
Relayed from emergency manager. Brief landspout type tornado west of Norcross. No damage reported.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Wheaton
| 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.
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