1-inch hail reported 5 mi N of Bridgewater
Hail was jagged, with some as long as a quarter, but most of it was pea to nickel sized.
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For McCook County, NOAA lists 12 hail reports (largest 1.75 in), 9 damaging-wind reports (up to 65 mph) and 2 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Hail was jagged, with some as long as a quarter, but most of it was pea to nickel sized.
A brief tornado was observed in an open field by a storm chaser around 1 mile north of Bridgewater. The tornado was estimated to touch down around one-half mile north of the Zion Bible Church on the north edge of Bridgewater. The...
Hail damaged young crops in the fields.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Salem
| 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.
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