1.75-inch hail reported 8 mi NNE of Olnos
Pictures and video showed ping pong to golf ball size hail about 8.7 miles north-northeast of Rio Grande City.
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A new roof is one of the larger home expenses. Asphalt shingles are the most affordable common option, metal costs more up front and often lasts longer, and tile or slate sit at the top of the range.
For Jim Hogg County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 2.75 in), 1 damaging-wind report (up to 50 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Pictures and video showed ping pong to golf ball size hail about 8.7 miles north-northeast of Rio Grande City.
There was an mPING report of golf ball size hail about 5.6 miles west-northwest of Rincon, or about 16.5 miles northeast of Rio Grande City.
There was a report from a trained spotter of baseball size hail at the intersection of FM2687 and FM649.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Guerra
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Standing seam metal roof | $20,000 – $45,000 |
| Flat roof (TPO / EPDM), average home | $5,000 – $12,000 |
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.
For a roughly 2,000 sq ft home, asphalt shingles commonly run about $8,000 to $16,000 across the US, with metal and tile costing more.
It protects the home and can help a sale, but you rarely recover the whole cost. A leaking or worn roof can also complicate insurance and a sale.
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 Jim Hogg County building department for local rules.
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