Clearwater, FL · Storm Damage Repair

Storm Damage Roof Repair in Clearwater, Florida

Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 24 local roofers listed, 18 verified.

Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater: 3 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 18 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

Get a free quote See Clearwater in numbers
  • 3days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
  • 1 inlargest hailstone reported
  • 20tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
  • 1978median year homes were built

How much life is left in my Clearwater roof?

Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Clearwater house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Clearwater gets.

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Wind-driven rain from Clearwater'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 Clearwater, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.

Clearwater in numbers

Public records for Clearwater and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #205of 209Clearwater ranks #205 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #203of 209Clearwater ranks #203 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #202of 209Clearwater ranks #202 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #178of 209Clearwater ranks #178 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2018 to 2025 1 2018 2 2019 1 2022 1 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2018 to 2025
20181
20192
20221
20251

5 recorded events across 4 years represented in the data. 2019 had the most events among represented full years: 2.

Years without a data row: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2018–2025

When storms hit Clearwater

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 1 Mar 0 Apr 2 May 3 Jun 0 Jul 1 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar1
Apr0
May2
Jun3
Jul0
Aug1
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in June; the season runs March to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Clearwater

  • 76 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 1,018 people; 60% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,170 a year (Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Clearwater storm record: Pinellas County

What the National Weather Service logged in Pinellas County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1891Founded
  • 30 ft (9 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Pinellas County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail Clearwater
  • 31 to 1.74 in
  • 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

3 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
June 28, 2019 1 in, about the size of a quarter 1 Lealman
August 8, 2022 1 in, about the size of a quarter 1 Kenneth City
June 25, 2025 1 in, about the size of a quarter 1 Kenneth City
“A SKYWARN spotter reported hail the size of quarters near Lealman.”
National Weather Service report, June 28, 2019
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Strongest tornado

EF2 · December 16, 2020

It stayed on the ground for 13.11 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. Tornado formed near Bayou Club near Pinellas Park, then crossed Belcher Road and hit an industrial park where the greatest damage was observed. Buildings had uplift and removal of roof decking, outer walls collapsed. Two buildings were destroyed and five had major|damage.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

70 mph · May 14, 2024

Largo Fire Department and Pinellas Emergency Management reported damage to 15 manufactured homes at Pointe West Mobile Home Park near Largo, with 7 of the homes deemed uninhabitable. Radar at the time indicated intense straight-line winds in excess of 60 mph to which the damage was attributed.

What it means for storm damage repair

The largest hail NOAA logged in Pinellas County in 2014–2026 was 1 inches. Date your photos after any storm.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Clearwater

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Clearwater labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 3.6% of the median Clearwater home value ($326,100).

Source: Census ACS (Clearwater city) · data as of 2019–2023

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What Clearwater's climate means for storm damage repair

  • Tornado-force wind around Clearwater lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
  • Wind-driven rain from Clearwater's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.

Roofers in Clearwater, FL

24 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.

Storm Damage Repair in Clearwater: questions

How do I find a storm damage repair company in Clearwater?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Clearwater, FL. This is a general roofing directory; confirm storm damage repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Will insurance pay for storm-related storm damage repair in Clearwater?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How big does hail get near Clearwater?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Clearwater measured 1 inches, about the size of a quarter. Hail of an inch or more fell on 3 days in the same record. The biggest day was June 28, 2019, with 1 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How long does a Florida insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Florida sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge any communication about your claim within 7 calendar days (Fla. Stat. §627.70131(1)(a)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Florida claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/fl.
When is hail season in Clearwater?
June is the worst month: 43% of the 7 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to August. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
What does roofing cost in Clearwater?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $7,350 to $16,275 in Clearwater, around $11,800 in the middle. That is about 3.6% of the median home value of $326,100. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Clearwater?
The Census Bureau counts 76 roofing companies with payroll in Pinellas County, employing about 1,018 people. 60.5% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $47,170 a year (BLS).
What storm damage is most common after a Clearwater tropical system?
Tropical-storm-force wind attacks the weakest points first: ridge caps, step flashing at dormers, nail-popped shingles along the rake edges, and pipe-boot seals around plumbing vents. Wind-driven rain then enters through any gap and tracks horizontally under shingles in ways ordinary rain does not. After a tropical system in Clearwater, a contractor should scope the full ridge, all penetrations, and the interior attic — not just the obvious surface damage — before you finalize an insurance claim.
How quickly can storm damage be repaired in Clearwater?
Timing for emergency tarping to stop active water intrusion depends on crew availability and weather, so ask when a contractor calls. Full storm-damage repair — tear-off, decking assessment, new shingles or panels — typically takes one to three days once materials are sourced. After a major regional storm event, expect scheduling delays of one to three weeks as local contractor capacity fills up. PickARoofer sends your request to a contractor serving your area, who contacts you directly.
Do I need a permit for storm damage repair in Florida?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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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.