63 mph measured gust 8 mi SE of Axtell
A wind gust of 73 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles north-northeast of Hildreth.
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For Harlan County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 1 in), 7 damaging-wind reports (up to 61 mph) and 1 tornado report from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A wind gust of 73 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles north-northeast of Hildreth.
A wind gust of 68 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located eight miles south-southwest of Overton.
Wind gusts estimated to be near 65 MPH resulted in the collapse of an old barn.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Ragan
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection or estimate | Free – $400 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
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