1-inch hail reported near Lake City
Quarter sized hail fell again in the Lake City 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 Kalkaska County, NOAA lists 3 hail reports (largest 1.5 in), 0 damaging-wind reports and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Quarter sized hail fell again in the Lake City area.
An EF-1 tornado touched down on the southwest side of Bellaire and tracked northeast for nearly a mile before dissipating on the north side of Craven Park, producing spotty tree damage across the town and in the park.
An extremely photogenic tornadic waterspout developed over central Torch Lake and dissipated shortly after making landfall on the eastern shore of Torch Lake north of the mouth of the Clam River. Only minor tree damage was observed....
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Kalkaska
| 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.
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 Kalkaska County building department for local rules.
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