52 mph estimated gust 1 mi E of El Campo
Broadcast media reported that multiple trees were downed, and various sheds were overturned or blown away in El Campo.
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For Wharton County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 4 damaging-wind reports (up to 52 mph) and 3 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Broadcast media reported that multiple trees were downed, and various sheds were overturned or blown away in El Campo.
An EF-1 tornado with 100 mph winds touched down just behind some apartments northeast of Wharton and travelled east across CR 166, CR 133, and CR 129. The most extensive damage was along Everett and Holiness Lanes, just south of CR 166....
An EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph began just east of Burr and produced some minor tree damage along its path as it travelled west across CR 117. An older shed also had its roof blown off along CR 111.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Wharton
| 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 |
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.
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