Storm Damage Roof Repair in Davenport, Iowa
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Davenport, 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 Davenport: 25 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 25days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 4 inlargest hailstone reported
- 23tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1966median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Davenport roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Davenport house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Davenport gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Davenport?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Davenport policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Davenport roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Davenport from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Davenport 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 Davenport: 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 Davenport, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Davenport in numbers
Public records for Davenport and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #18of 209Davenport ranks #18 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
- #38of 209Davenport ranks #38 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
- #42of 209Davenport ranks #42 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
- #48of 209Davenport ranks #48 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026* | 6 |
108 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 39.
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. 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 Davenport
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 12 |
| Apr | 63 |
| May | 17 |
| Jun | 17 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 6 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in April; 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 Davenport
- 23 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 197 people; 61% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,250 a year (Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metro Area).
Davenport storm record: Scott County
What the National Weather Service logged in Scott County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1836Founded
- 591 ft (180 m)Elevation
- George DavenportNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Scott County
- 661 to 1.74 in
- 231.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 22.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 4 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2023 | 4 in, about the size of a grapefruit | 34 | Davenport |
| April 7, 2020 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 19 | Davenport |
| June 3, 2020 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 5 | Blue Grass |
“A public report of mostly two inch hail stones falling with one of those stones estimated to be about 4 inches based on a picture.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 4, 2023
Last big hail on record
April 4, 2023
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 · March 6, 2017
It stayed on the ground for 19.58 miles and was up to 1000 yards wide. This is a continuation of the Tornado that started in Muscatine County. Power poles were snapped, a house was un-roofed, and numerous farm outbuildings and trees were damaged.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
107 mph · October 6, 2016
A storm survey team indicated hardwood trees uprooted due to straight line winds.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 5 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Scott 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 Davenport
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Davenport labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,090 Typical $9,800 High
$13,485
That typical price is about 6.0% of the median Davenport home value ($162,900).
Source: Census ACS (Davenport city) · data as of 2019–2023What Davenport's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Davenport'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 Davenport lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
- Ice-dam leaks in Davenport surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Davenport, IA
29 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.