Storm Damage Roof Repair in Decatur, Illinois
Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 18 local roofers listed, 11 verified.
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: 19 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 11 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 19days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2.5 inlargest hailstone reported
- 25tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1960median 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.
Tornado-capable wind can lift ridge caps, peel field shingles, and compromise decking fasteners in Decatur — damage that may not be visible from the ground until water follows. When a storm moves through Decatur, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Decatur in numbers
Public records for Decatur and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #203of 209Decatur ranks #203 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
- #13of 209Decatur ranks #13 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026* | 10 |
59 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 5.4 per represented full year. 2024 had the most events among represented full years: 25.
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
Aug 19, 2025
6 reports that day (6 wind); reported property damage $1,000,000; county FIPS 17115, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Decatur
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 30 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Most hail reports come in March; the season runs March to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Decatur
- 7 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 50 people; 71% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $74,640 a year (Decatur, IL Metro Area).
Decatur storm record: Macon County
What the National Weather Service logged in Macon County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1823Founded
- 676 ft (206 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Macon County
- 381 to 1.74 in
- 121.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 20 | Decatur |
| December 1, 2018 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 1 | Niantic |
| March 28, 2020 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 1 | Blue Mound |
“The storm tracked southeastward, continuously dropping 1 to 2-inch diameter hail from southern Fulton County to western Douglas County before gradually weakening well after dark. The largest hail stones measuring 2.5 inches in diameter fell on the northeast side of Decatur in Macon County.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, March 31, 2024
Last big hail on record
March 31, 2024
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 3 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · December 28, 2025
It stayed on the ground for 22.21 miles and was up to 250 yards wide. This tornado crossed into far western Macon County from Christian County about 1 mile west-northwest of Blue Mound at 3:00 PM CST. Between Elwin and Turpin, several homes sustained roof damage and numerous large trees were snapped.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
100 mph · August 19, 2025
Extensive wind damage occurred across Maroa. The roof of a township building on South Wood Street was blown off and approximately 100 trees were blown down across town.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 3 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Macon 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.
$6,790 Typical $10,900 High
$15,035
That typical price is about 11.2% of the median Decatur home value ($97,300).
Source: Census ACS (Decatur city) · data as of 2019–2023What Decatur's climate means for storm damage repair
- Tornado-force wind around Decatur lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
- 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, IL
18 listed. 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.