Franciscus Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Lorain, Ohio — based at 959 Bassett Rd, Westlake, OH 44145.
- Services: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
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Hail record for Lorain, Lorain County
For Lorain County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 23 hail entries. Reports of 1 inch or more span 12 days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 1.75 inches, about a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2026.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Franciscus Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Within 25 miles of Lorain, the last 90 days produced 4 NOAA hail reports.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Lorain County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Ohio, so read the counts above as a floor.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 85 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 9 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail reports, all years | 29 |
| Busiest month | May |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 23 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 66% |
The largest single day in the record is August 23, 2023: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Elyria.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Lorain predate 1961; the typical house is about 65 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 79.9 percent of homes in Lorain were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 74.3% |
| Housing units | 30,456 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 55.8% |
| Median household income | $45,799 |
| Median year built | 1961 |
What a new roof costs in Lorain
The Lorain multiplier is below 1, about 9 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 28 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 82.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | $420 | $19,110 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | $480 | $8,418 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | $410 | $17,290 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280-$14,560 | $550 | $10,920 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190-$14,105 | $410 | $11,148 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | $390 | $29,120 |
Questions about roofing in Lorain
- How old are the roofs in Lorain?
- Median year built is 1961, which gives 65 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- When is hail season in Lorain?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 66 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 38 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Lorain County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, about a golf ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How often does hail hit Lorain?
- The county file counts 23 hail reports since 2017. 12 of them reached 1 inch, and May leads the calendar.
- What is a roof replacement price in Lorain?
- Expect $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Lorain; the middle is $10,237.
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