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Weather and your home

In Story County, July highs average about 84°F and January lows about 11°F, with roughly 36 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and floods in Story County, with hail up to 2.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Story County has had 14 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms And Flooding (2026).

Services

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Questions

How long does a remodel take?

A bathroom takes 2–4 weeks and a kitchen 6–12 once materials are in; the proposal on Homeshi lists the schedule.

Do I need a permit?

Most structural, electrical and plumbing changes need one — your pro handles it.

Nearby

Gilbert · Kelley · Nevada · Huxley · Cambridge · Slater · Luther · Story City