Lightning reported 4 mi WSW of Townsend
A bolt of lightning struck a residence in the Townsend area, which started a fire and produced extensive damage to the home, estimated to be around $100,000.
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For Oconto County, NOAA lists 3 hail reports (largest 1.5 in), 2 damaging-wind reports (up to 52 mph) and 3 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A bolt of lightning struck a residence in the Townsend area, which started a fire and produced extensive damage to the home, estimated to be around $100,000.
A tornado touched down in Gillett at 5:37 PM CDT. The tornado tracked east and tore the roof of a metal building, uplifted and damaged the roof of a nearby building, and snapped and uprooted several trees before dissipating east of...
Quarter size hail fell near Suring.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Mountain
| 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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