Storm Damage Roof Repair in Duluth, Minnesota
Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 26 local roofers listed, 14 verified.
Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Duluth, 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 Duluth: 48 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 14 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 48days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 3 inlargest hailstone reported
- 9tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
- 1951median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Duluth roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Duluth house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Duluth gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Duluth?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Duluth policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Duluth roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Duluth from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Duluth 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 Duluth: 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 Duluth, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Duluth in numbers
Public records for Duluth and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #18of 209Duluth ranks #18 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
- #23of 209Duluth ranks #23 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
- #41of 209Duluth ranks #41 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
- #166of 209Duluth ranks #166 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 22 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026* | 5 |
203 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 22.0 per represented full year. 2024 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.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*Costliest storm day on record
Jun 29, 2026
14 reports that day (12 wind, 1 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $150,000; county FIPS 27137, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Duluth
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 28 |
| Jun | 78 |
| Jul | 60 |
| Aug | 32 |
| Sep | 32 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in June; the season runs May to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Duluth
- 21 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 84 people; 76% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $72,860 a year (Duluth, MN-WI Metro Area).
Duluth storm record: St. Louis County
What the National Weather Service logged in St. Louis County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1679Founded
- 702 ft (214 m)Elevation
- Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du LhutNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in St. Louis County
- 1051 to 1.74 in
- 331.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 22.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
159 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2020 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 8 | Shaw |
| September 16, 2021 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 8 | Saginaw |
| June 12, 2024 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 33 | Fraser |
“The storms developed over north-central Minnesota during the afternoon and pushed eastward through northwest Wisconsin during the evening hours producing damaging winds and large hail as they pushed across the area.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, July 18, 2020
Last big hail on record
June 12, 2024
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 10 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · June 19, 2016
It stayed on the ground for 7.23 miles and was up to 250 yards wide. The tornado developed east of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad near the St. Louis River and tracked east-northeast for approximately 3.1 miles while producing sporadic pockets of low-end EF1 damage to softwood trees.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
107 mph · September 5, 2023
Numerous 12 inch plus diameter pine trees were snapped or uprooted at the location with one of the trees falling on an outbuilding. The tree diameter was estimated from photos taken during the survey.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 10 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in St. Louis 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 Duluth
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Duluth labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,720 Typical $10,800 High
$14,880
That typical price is about 4.8% of the median Duluth home value ($225,700).
Source: Census ACS (Duluth city) · data as of 2019–2023What Duluth's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Duluth'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.
- Ice-dam leaks in Duluth surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Duluth, MN
26 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.