65 mph estimated gust 2 mi NE of Elgin
A photo showed a large tree that was blown down and crushed a pickup truck between Ford Avenue and Elma Avenue.
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The cost of a new roof depends mostly on roof size and pitch, the material, the number of layers to remove, and local labor and permit costs. Prices on this page are national planning ranges, not quotes.
For Kane County, NOAA lists 27 hail reports (largest 2.5 in), 167 damaging-wind reports (up to 75 mph) and 11 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A photo showed a large tree that was blown down and crushed a pickup truck between Ford Avenue and Elma Avenue.
Large trees were blown down, some of the trees were snapped. Tree limbs and power lines were also blown down.
In the Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve, multiple large tree limbs were broken and at least one tree was snapped at its base. A roadway was blocked due to tree debris.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Elgin
| 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 |
| Tile or slate roof | $20,000 – $50,000+ |
| 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.
Roofers measure the roof in squares (100 square feet) and price materials and labor per square, then add tear-off, disposal, permit and any decking or flashing work.
Different material lines, tear-off scope, warranty, crew size and overhead. Compare the same scope from each company.
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 Kane County building department for local rules.
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