Storm Damage Roof Repair in Decatur, Alabama
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Decatur, 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 Decatur: 17 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 17days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 14tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF3)
- 1977median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Decatur roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Decatur house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Decatur gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Decatur?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Decatur policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Decatur roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Decatur from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Decatur 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 in Decatur ranges from a few missing shingles after a severe thunderstorm to widespread hail bruising that ages the entire roof surface at once. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Decatur, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
Decatur in numbers
Public records for Decatur and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #13of 209Decatur ranks #13 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026* | 5 |
41 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 4.0 per represented full year. 2025 had the most events among represented full years: 13.
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.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*Costliest storm day on record
Apr 10, 2025
79 reports that day (72 wind, 7 hail); reported property damage $210,000; county FIPS 01103, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Decatur
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 8 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| 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 Decatur
- 13 roofing companies with payroll in the county; 69% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $46,280 a year (Decatur, AL Metro Area).
Decatur storm record: Morgan County
What the National Weather Service logged in Morgan County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1821Founded
- 561 ft (171 m)Elevation
- Stephen DecaturNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Morgan County
- 231 to 1.74 in
- 51.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 12.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2014 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 1 | Somerville |
| February 26, 2026 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 4 | Danville |
| April 7, 2019 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Talucah |
“Baseball sized hail was reported by Morgan county sheriff's office from cutoff road at HIghway 36 to Hhighway 36 and Highway 67 intersections.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, October 8, 2014
Last big hail on record
February 26, 2026
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 6 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF3 · November 29, 2016
It stayed on the ground for 6.2 miles and was up to 175 yards wide. The tornado first touched down along Danville Road just east of the Lawrence County line. Minor damage was noted to a shed here. The tornado then moved northeast and strengthened as it crossed the intersection of Maddox Road and Johnson Chapel Road.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
81 mph · October 13, 2014
Several large light and power poles were bent along Interstate 65, near mile marker 326.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 6 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Morgan 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 Decatur
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Decatur labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$5,810 Typical $9,350 High
$12,865
That typical price is about 4.9% of the median Decatur home value ($190,500).
Source: Census ACS (Decatur city) · data as of 2019–2023What Decatur's climate means for storm damage repair
- Ice-dam leaks in Decatur surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Decatur, AL
27 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.