Storm Damage Roof Repair in Abilene, Texas
Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 28 local roofers listed, 5 verified.
Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Abilene, photograph the roof and book an inspection before you call the insurer: coverage and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. This is general information; check your policy and contact your insurer promptly. In Abilene: 52 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 5 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 52days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 4.5 inlargest hailstone reported
- 6tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1974median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Abilene roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Abilene house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Abilene gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Abilene?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Abilene policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Abilene roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Abilene from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Abilene address.
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- Move valuables out from under the leak, put a bucket under the drip, and cut power at the breaker to any area where water is near an outlet or fixture — if you can do that safely.
- Stay off the roof. A wet or storm-damaged roof is a fall hazard, day or night — leave the climbing to a licensed contractor.
- Take dated photos and video of the damage, inside and out, before you clean anything up — insurance claims usually need this.
Storm-damage roof repair is routine in Abilene: the area logs around 7 significant hail events per year, and the bruising, granule loss, and dented flashing those storms leave are the leading reason local crews stay busy. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Abilene, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
Abilene in numbers
Public records for Abilene and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #9of 209Abilene ranks #9 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
- #19of 209Abilene ranks #19 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
- #180of 209Abilene ranks #180 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026* | 6 |
104 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 34.
2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average. Years without a data row: 2018. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*Costliest storm day on record
Jun 12, 2014
14 reports that day (10 hail, 4 wind); reported property damage $404,000,000; county FIPS 48441, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Abilene
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 12 |
| Apr | 48 |
| May | 63 |
| Jun | 29 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to June. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Abilene
- 17 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 83 people; 76% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $46,030 a year (Texas).
Abilene storm record: Taylor County
What the National Weather Service logged in Taylor County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1881Founded
- 1,719 ft (524 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Taylor County
- 861 to 1.74 in
- 371.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 102.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 4.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
133 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2014 | 4.5 in, about the size of a softball | 10 | Abilene Elmdale Arpt · $404 million damage |
| April 25, 2023 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 5 | Ovalo |
| April 19, 2023 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 7 | Wylie |
“A report of large hail measured at 4.5 inches was received from the Severe Hazards Analysis and Verification Experiment affiliated with the National Severe Storms Laboratory. The vicious hail storm struck during the Abilene Art Walk children's parade.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, June 12, 2014
Last big hail on record
March 10, 2026
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 25 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · March 19, 2020
It stayed on the ground for 6.18 miles and was up to 425 yards wide. This is the same EF-2 Tornado that began in southeast Nolan County and crossed into southwest Taylor County. About 9.7 miles south of Trent near the Nolan-Taylor County Line, High Resolution Satellite Data showed the tornado destroyed a forest.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
96 mph · September 5, 2023
An Emergency Manager team reported damage to multiple buildings at Taylor Electric Coop facility, 4 miles west of Tye. The roofing was peeled back, garage doors were bent and imploded and power poles knocked down.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 25 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Taylor County. After a day like that, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
What it costs in Abilene
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Abilene labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$5,740 Typical $9,200 High
$12,710
That typical price is about 5.1% of the median Abilene home value ($178,900).
Source: Census ACS (Abilene city) · data as of 2019–2023What Abilene's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Abilene's hail, check for bruised soft spots and granules in the gutters within 30 days — impact damage is rarely visible from the ground, so document it before filing.
Roofers in Abilene, TX
28 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm storm damage repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.
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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.