Lightning reported 1 mi SE of Huntingdon
A lightning strike for a thunderstorm caused a house fire on the 500 block of Moore Street in Huntingdon with no injuries reported.
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Most roof repairs are small jobs: a few lifted shingles, cracked flashing around a chimney or vent, or a worn pipe boot. Caught early they cost a fraction of a replacement; left alone, water gets into the decking and insulation.
For Huntingdon County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 1.25 in), 29 damaging-wind reports (up to 83 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A lightning strike for a thunderstorm caused a house fire on the 500 block of Moore Street in Huntingdon with no injuries reported.
A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 95 mph, uprooted and snapped numerous trees in Rothrock State Forest. The most concentrated damage as a result of this downburst snapped three to four dozen trees in a densely...
A severe thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch hail approximately 2 miles west-southwest of Mcalevys Fort.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Alexandria
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Larger repair or partial re-roof | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Emergency tarp / temporary cover | $300 – $1,500 |
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.
Typical repairs are done in a few hours to a day. Larger repairs or ones that wait for dry weather can take longer.
If damage is limited and the rest of the roof is in good shape, repair is usually the cheaper choice. If the roof is near the end of its life or damage is widespread, a replacement often costs less over time.
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 Huntingdon County building department for local rules.
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