Emergency Roof Repair in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 26 local roofers listed, 19 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Fort Smith, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Fort Smith: 85 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 19 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Arkansas, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 working days (Ark. Ins. Dept. Rule 43 §7(a)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Arkansas: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board license or registration required (roofing specialty). 26 of the 26 roofers listed for Fort Smith are based in town; 26 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Fort Smith are based

26 roofers are listed for Fort Smith. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Fort Smith

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles26
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

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Fort Smith, ARin town26

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Fort Smith's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

After tornado-force wind near Fort Smith, exposed decking is a true emergency: even a few hours of rain into an open roof multiplies damage tenfold, and structural fasteners need a professional eye before temporary coverings go on. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Fort Smith in numbers

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

  • #27of 209Fort Smith ranks #27 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #38of 209Fort Smith ranks #38 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
  • #51of 209Fort Smith ranks #51 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 7 2017 1 2018 3 2019 9 2020 1 2021 15 2022 9 2023 4 2024 11 2025 14 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20177
20181
20193
20209
20211
202215
20239
20244
202511
2026*14

74 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 6.7 per represented full year. 2022 had the most events among represented full years: 15.

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

May 19, 2025

4 reports that day (3 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $1,500,000; county FIPS 05131, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Fort Smith

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 12 Mar 31 Apr 30 May 6 Jun 1 Jul 1 Aug 1 Sep 9 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar12
Apr31
May30
Jun6
Jul1
Aug1
Sep1
Oct9
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Fort Smith

  • 18 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 206 people; 56% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $44,230 a year (Fort Smith, AR-OK Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Fort Smith storm record: Sebastian County

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

  • 1817Founded
  • 463 ft (141 m)Elevation

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  • 451 to 1.74 in
  • 261.75 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.

71 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
April 11, 2022 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 5 Ft Smith
April 29, 2016 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 2 Ft Smith
April 25, 2026 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 2 Hartford
“Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.”
National Weather Service report, April 11, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 8, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 14 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · May 19, 2025

It stayed on the ground for 12.9 miles and was up to 1000 yards wide. This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. The tornado moved into Sebastian County west of Bonanza and moved northeast toward White Bluff.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

82 mph · May 18, 2019

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a few trees and snapped large tree limbs.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Sebastian County includes a 82-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF1 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

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

What it costs in Fort Smith

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

That typical price is about 5.4% of the median Fort Smith home value ($168,100).

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

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What Fort Smith's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Fort Smith, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • A severe Fort Smith hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in Fort Smith, AR

26 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Fort Smith: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Fort Smith?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Fort Smith, AR. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof 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 emergency roof repair in Fort Smith?
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 fast can a roofer reach Fort Smith?
26 roofers are listed for Fort Smith: 26 based in town and 26 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Fort Smith?
April is the worst month: 34% of the 91 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to October. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Fort Smith?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Fort Smith measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 38 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 11, 2022, with 5 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 many roofing companies work around Fort Smith?
The Census Bureau counts 18 roofing companies with payroll in Sebastian County, employing about 206 people. 55.6% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $44,230 a year (BLS).
How long does an Arkansas insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Arkansas sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim notice within 15 working days (Ark. Ins. Dept. Rule 43 §7(a)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Arkansas claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/ar.
How old are the homes in Fort Smith, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Fort Smith was built in 1976, and 57.5% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 65 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Fort Smith?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Fort Smith. Document with photos before any cleanup, file promptly, and request a contractor who can meet your adjuster on-site — tornado damage to decking fasteners and structural connections is often undercounted in an adjuster's surface assessment. Some Fort Smith-area insurers apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible rather than your standard deductible — check your declarations page before assuming what you will pay out of pocket.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Fort Smith?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Fort Smith properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Arkansas?
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.