2-inch hail reported 1 mi NNE of Trosper
A social media report showed pictures of at least egg-sized hail in the community of Trosper around 4pm. The hail reportedly broke windshields in the area.
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Tile roofs are durable, but the underlayment beneath them wears out sooner than the tiles. Many tile leaks come from cracked tiles, failed flashing or aging underlayment, so repairs often involve lifting tiles carefully.
For Knox County, NOAA lists 6 hail reports (largest 2 in), 15 damaging-wind reports (up to 61 mph) and 1 tornado report from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A social media report showed pictures of at least egg-sized hail in the community of Trosper around 4pm. The hail reportedly broke windshields in the area.
Local HAM radio operators passed along pictures of snapped telephone poles near the 1900 block of KY-225.
Social media pistures show a few quarter-sized hail stones in Barbourville amongst piles of smaller hail on the ground.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Flat Lick
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Tile or slate roof | $20,000 – $50,000+ |
| 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.
Cracked tiles, worn flashing or underlayment that has aged under the tiles.
Yes, if matching tiles are available; walking on tiles without care breaks more of them, so use a crew experienced with tile.
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