Lightning reported 1 mi E of Dayville
Eastbound lanes of Archer Rd were closed at SW 34th treet due to a downed pole due to a lightning strike. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
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For Alachua County, NOAA lists 10 hail reports (largest 2.5 in), 15 damaging-wind reports (up to 53 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Eastbound lanes of Archer Rd were closed at SW 34th treet due to a downed pole due to a lightning strike. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.
The intersection of SR-24 (Archer Rd.) and SR-121 (SW 34th St.) in Gainesville experienced major traffic due to a lightning strike that disabled the | traffic lights. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for inclusion in...
A spotter shared images measuring hail of 2.50 inches (tennis ball) and 1.50 inches (ping pong ball) near the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Avenue.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Gainesville
| 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 |
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