1-inch hail reported 1 mi NNW of Columbia City Arpt
Off duty NWS employee reports lots of mainly pea size hail with a few larger stones up to quarter size noted.
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For Whitley County, NOAA lists 6 hail reports (largest 1.75 in), 15 damaging-wind reports (up to 74 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Off duty NWS employee reports lots of mainly pea size hail with a few larger stones up to quarter size noted.
CoCoRaHS observer measured at least one hailstone just over 1.5 inches in diameter.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Tri-Lakes
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection or estimate | Free – $400 |
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
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