Storm Damage Roof Repair in Alexandria, Louisiana
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria: 18 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 18days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 3.5 inlargest hailstone reported
- 33tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF3)
- 1970median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Alexandria roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Alexandria house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Alexandria gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Alexandria?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Alexandria policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Alexandria roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Alexandria from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Alexandria 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.
Wind-driven rain from Alexandria's tropical-storm season does most of its damage at the ridge, flashing, and roof penetrations — spots that look fine from the street but let water in until a leak shows on the ceiling below. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Alexandria, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
Alexandria in numbers
Public records for Alexandria and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #11of 209Alexandria ranks #11 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
- #36of 209Alexandria ranks #36 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
- #167of 209Alexandria ranks #167 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
21 recorded events across 6 years represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 7.
Years without a data row: 2019, 2021. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2024When storms hit Alexandria
| Jan | 1 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in April; the season runs January to October. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Alexandria
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,760 a year (Louisiana).
Alexandria storm record: Rapides Parish
What the National Weather Service logged in Rapides Parish in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1818Founded
- 75 ft (23 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Rapides Parish
- 221 to 1.74 in
- 41.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 32.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
29 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 20, 2023 | 3.5 in, about the size of a teacup | 3 | Echo |
| May 3, 2017 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 4 | Forest Hill |
| March 26, 2023 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 1 | Cheneyville |
“Multiple reports in the Poland-Echo area of golf ball to softball sized hail were received through a local meteorologist's social media page. Large hail damaged numerous homes and vehicles in the area.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, June 20, 2023
Last big hail on record
June 20, 2023
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF3 · December 16, 2019
It stayed on the ground for 30.22 miles and was up to 525 yards wide. The tornado moved into Rapides Parish from Vernon Parish crossing Highway 121 as an EF1. The tornado was about 230 yards wide as it crossed Hwy 1199 and Clint Louis Road.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
110 mph · June 20, 2019
This resulted in sporadic areas of damage along Philadelphia Road. The most concentrated damage occurred from Creduer Road southeast to Denny Road where numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped halfway up the trunk. Several of the trees fell on homes resulting in damage.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 4 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Rapides Parish. 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 Alexandria
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Alexandria labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
That typical price is about 5.4% of the median Alexandria home value ($182,800).
Source: Census ACS (Alexandria city) · data as of 2019–2023What Alexandria's climate means for storm damage repair
- Wind-driven rain from Alexandria's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.
- Ice-dam leaks in Alexandria surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Alexandria, LA
16 listed. 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.