1.5-inch hail reported 2 mi SW of Cottonwood
Hail estimated to ping pong ball size fell north of Ridgway.
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For Gallatin County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 1.5 in), 4 damaging-wind reports (up to 70 mph) and 4 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Hail estimated to ping pong ball size fell north of Ridgway.
An EF-2 tornado, with estimated peak winds of 115mph for the Gallatin County portion of the tornado and the tornado as a whole, began in far southeast Saline County and then crossed into southern Gallatin County along a 10 mile path....
Significant tree damage occurred in Ridgway with roof damage to multiple homes as a result of straight-line winds moving through Gallatin County.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Equality
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
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| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
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