50 mph estimated gust 1 mi SE of Ithaca
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees and wires down near Fall Creek and College Ave, numerous other wires down throughout Ithaca area as per county dispatch feed.
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For Chemung County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 25 damaging-wind reports (up to 53 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees and wires down near Fall Creek and College Ave, numerous other wires down throughout Ithaca area as per county dispatch feed.
An EF1 Tornado hit Rock Stream, NY, crossed Seneca Lake and hit a |lakeshore residence south of Hector, NY during the late morning |hours of June 18, 2026. Though there were pockets of minor tree |damage from the storm itself, tornadic...
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines, with arcing reported along Homewood Avenue, according to the county dispatch feed.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Elmira
| 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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