Storm Damage Roof Repair in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Cape Girardeau, 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 Cape Girardeau: 13 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 13days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2 inlargest hailstone reported
- 9tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1975median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Cape Girardeau roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Cape Girardeau house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Cape Girardeau gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Cape Girardeau?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Cape Girardeau policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Cape Girardeau roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Cape Girardeau from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau: the area logs around 5 significant hail events per year, and the bruising, granule loss, and dented flashing those storms leave are the leading reason local crews stay busy. When a storm moves through Cape Girardeau, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Cape Girardeau in numbers
Public records for Cape Girardeau and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026* | 1 |
22 recorded events across 7 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 6.
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: 2021, 2022. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*When storms hit Cape Girardeau
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in April; the season runs February to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Cape Girardeau
- 3 roofing companies with payroll in the county.
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,570 a year (Missouri).
Cape Girardeau storm record: Cape Girardeau County
What the National Weather Service logged in Cape Girardeau County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1793Founded
- 351 ft (107 m)Elevation
- Jean Baptiste de GirardotNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Cape Girardeau County
- 101 to 1.74 in
- 51.75 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.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2014 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 2 | Jackson |
| April 3, 2018 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 2 | Allenville |
| February 28, 2017 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 1 | Pocahontas |
“Large hail from 1 to 3 inches in diameter was common during most of its life cycle in southeast Missouri. A couple of tornadoes were spawned as well. This cluster produced hail up to the size of golf balls and an isolated wind gust up to near 60 mph.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 3, 2018
Last big hail on record
August 6, 2019
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 5 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · January 11, 2020
It stayed on the ground for 9.13 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. The tornado touched down just south of U.S. Highway 61, where trees and small outbuildings were damaged. The tornado crossed Highway 61 and produced damage to several businesses. Windows were broken out, and damage occurred to roofs.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
100 mph · March 14, 2025
A power pole was blown down across East Jackson Street in Jackson.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 5 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Cape Girardeau 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 5.3% of the median Cape Girardeau home value ($186,100).
Source: Census ACS (Cape Girardeau city) · data as of 2019–2023What Cape Girardeau's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Cape Girardeau'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.
- Tornado-force wind around Cape Girardeau lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
- Ice-dam leaks in Cape Girardeau surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Cape Girardeau, MO
26 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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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.