52 mph estimated gust 1 mi E of El Campo
Broadcast media reported that multiple trees were downed, and various sheds were overturned or blown away in El Campo.
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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 Wharton County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 4 damaging-wind reports (up to 52 mph) and 3 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Broadcast media reported that multiple trees were downed, and various sheds were overturned or blown away in El Campo.
An EF-1 tornado with 100 mph winds touched down just behind some apartments northeast of Wharton and travelled east across CR 166, CR 133, and CR 129. The most extensive damage was along Everett and Holiness Lanes, just south of CR 166....
An EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph began just east of Burr and produced some minor tree damage along its path as it travelled west across CR 117. An older shed also had its roof blown off along CR 111.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Wharton
| 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 Wharton County building department for local rules.
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