Emergency Roof Repair in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 27 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Green Bay, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Green Bay: 41 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer 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.

  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 Wisconsin: Wisconsin dwelling contractor certification (DSPS) may apply; confirm for your roofing job. 27 of the 27 roofers listed for Green Bay are based in town; 27 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Green Bay are based

27 roofers are listed for Green Bay. 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 Green Bay

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles27
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Green Bay, WIin town27

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

After tornado-force wind near Green Bay, 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.

Green Bay in numbers

Public records for Green Bay and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #48of 209Green Bay ranks #48 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 5 2017 1 2018 3 2019 6 2021 5 2022 3 2023 3 2024 2 2025 18 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20175
20181
20193
20216
20225
20233
20243
20252
2026*18

46 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2021 had the most events among represented full years: 6.

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: 2020. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

Costliest storm day on record

Jun 5, 2016

3 reports that day (3 wind); reported property damage $75,000; county FIPS 55009, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Green Bay

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 6 Mar 10 Apr 3 May 11 Jun 1 Jul 11 Aug 7 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar6
Apr10
May3
Jun11
Jul1
Aug11
Sep7
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Green Bay

  • 16 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 229 people; 44% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $59,320 a year (Green Bay, WI Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Green Bay storm record: Brown County

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

  • 1634Founded
  • 581 ft (177 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Brown County

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  • 251 to 1.74 in
  • 71.75 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.

32 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
September 7, 2021 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 6 Wrightstown
June 24, 2026 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 7 Pulaski
March 30, 2026 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 5 Ashwaubenon
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

June 24, 2026

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

EF0 · August 7, 2019

It stayed on the ground for 6.2 miles and was up to 90 yards wide. A tornado quickly formed southeast of the city of Green Bay and moved southeast into the town of Bellevue. Three power poles sustained damage and a business sign was heavily damaged in Green Bay. The tornado continued southeast and damaged at least 100 trees along the path (DI 27 and 28, DOD 1-3).

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · June 15, 2022

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Brown County includes a 75-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF0 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 Green Bay

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

That typical price is about 5.5% of the median Green Bay home value ($191,500).

Source: Census ACS (Green Bay city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Green Bay cost guide by material →

What Green Bay's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Green Bay, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • In Green Bay, roof sag or interior cracking under deep snowpack is a structural emergency, not a wait-till-spring repair.

Roofers in Green Bay, WI

27 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 Green Bay: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Green Bay?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Green Bay, WI. 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.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Green Bay?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Green Bay?
27 roofers are listed for Green Bay: 27 based in town and 27 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 Green Bay?
June is the worst month: 22% of the 49 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to September. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Green Bay?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Green Bay measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 12 days in the same record. The biggest day was September 7, 2021, with 6 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 Green Bay?
The Census Bureau counts 16 roofing companies with payroll in Brown County, employing about 229 people. 43.8% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $59,320 a year (BLS).
How long does a Wisconsin insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Wisconsin sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must respond to a communication about your claim (acknowledge it) within 10 days (Wis. Admin. Code Ins 6.11(3)(a)1. and (4)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Wisconsin claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/wi.
How old are the homes in Green Bay, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Green Bay was built in 1971, and 66.8% 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 86 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Green Bay?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Green Bay. 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 Green Bay-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 Green Bay?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Green Bay 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 Wisconsin?
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.