1.5-inch hail reported 3 mi SSE of Plum Grove
Photos of large hail taken by the public were shared with the NWS from the county emergency manager. Hail size was estimated around 1.5 inches based on the photos.
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For Liberty County, NOAA lists 8 hail reports (largest 1.75 in), 8 damaging-wind reports (up to 56 mph) and 4 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Photos of large hail taken by the public were shared with the NWS from the county emergency manager. Hail size was estimated around 1.5 inches based on the photos.
Storms moved through Liberty county on February 3rd, where a tornado warned storm passed through the Plum Grove area. Initially broadcast media reported trees down near intersection of County Road 3709 and County Road 3732. In the...
Storms moved through Liberty county on February 3rd, where a tornado warned storm passed through the Plum Grove area. Initially broadcast media reported trees down near intersection of County Road 3709 and County Road 3732. In the...
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Ames
| 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 |
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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