63 mph measured gust 1 mi NW of Chokio
Using an anemometer, Stevens Co Emergency Manager measured a 72.4 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Additionally, visibility dropped considerably with blowing dust/dirt on the gust front with the initial surge.
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After a storm, the first steps are safety, documentation and stopping further water damage. Photograph the damage from the ground, cover openings with a tarp, keep receipts and report the loss to your insurer.
For Traverse County, NOAA lists 3 hail reports (largest 1.5 in), 1 damaging-wind report (up to 52 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Using an anemometer, Stevens Co Emergency Manager measured a 72.4 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Additionally, visibility dropped considerably with blowing dust/dirt on the gust front with the initial surge.
A trained spotter surveying for damage reported multiple trees topped, uprooted or damaged at a farmstead northeast of Ortonville. Minor structural damage to a small grain bin and outbuilding included shingles torn from the roof.
Relayed from emergency manager. Brief landspout type tornado west of Norcross. No damage reported.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Wheaton
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Emergency tarp / temporary cover | $300 – $1,500 |
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Larger repair or partial re-roof | $1,500 – $5,000 |
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.
Stay off the roof, take dated photos from the ground, make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, and call your insurer.
Policies often set a deadline, commonly within a year of the loss and sometimes sooner. Check your policy.
Many cities and counties require a building permit for roof work; the roofing company normally pulls it. Ask who is responsible and request a copy. Check with the Traverse County building department for local rules.
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