Storm Damage Roof Repair in Athens, Georgia
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Athens, 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 Athens: 5 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 5days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2 inlargest hailstone reported
- 1987median year homes were built
- 30roofing contractors listed
How much life is left in my Athens roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Athens house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Athens gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Athens?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Athens policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Athens roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Athens from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Athens 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.
Tornado-capable wind can lift ridge caps, peel field shingles, and compromise decking fasteners in Athens — damage that may not be visible from the ground until water follows. When a storm moves through Athens, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Athens in numbers
Public records for Athens and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #196of 209Athens ranks #196 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
- #171of 209Athens ranks #171 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
10 recorded events across 4 years represented in the data. 2018 had the most events among represented full years: 4.
Years without a data row: 2019, 2020. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2022Costliest storm day on record
Jul 21, 2018
5 reports that day (4 hail, 1 wind); reported property damage $2,525,000; county FIPS 13059, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Athens
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in July; the season runs March to October. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Athens
- 7 roofing companies with payroll in the county; 86% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $46,940 a year (Georgia).
Athens storm record: Clarke County
What the National Weather Service logged in Clarke County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1806Founded
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Clarke County
- 91 to 1.74 in
- 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2018 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 4 | Oconee Hgts · $2 million damage |
| June 6, 2021 | 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball | 2 | Oconee Hgts |
| July 3, 2022 | 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball | 1 | Princeton |
“The public reported hail the size of hen's eggs near the intersection of Sunset Drive and Edwards Drive.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, July 21, 2018
Last big hail on record
July 21, 2018
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 1 day in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
75 mph · March 21, 2017
The public reported wind damage at the Athens Rifle Club on Paradise Valley Road north of Athens. Shingles and roofing material were removed from the clubhouse and the skeet houses. These roofing materials were embedded in the metal roof of a carport that was blown over.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 1 day with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Clarke 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 Athens
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Athens 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 3.6% of the median Athens home value ($271,800).
Source: Census ACS (Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)) · data as of 2019–2023What Athens's climate means for storm damage repair
- Tornado-force wind around Athens lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
- Ice-dam leaks in Athens surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Athens, GA
30 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.