Hattiesburg, MS · Storm Damage Repair

Storm Damage Roof Repair in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 26 local roofers listed, 8 verified.

Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg: 15 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 8 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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  • 15days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
  • 1.75 inlargest hailstone reported
  • 14tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF3)
  • 1980median year homes were built

How much life is left in my Hattiesburg roof?

Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Hattiesburg house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Hattiesburg gets.

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Wind-driven rain from Hattiesburg's tropical-storm season does most of its damage at the ridge, flashing, and roof penetrations — spots that look fine from the street but let water in until a leak shows on the ceiling below. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Hattiesburg, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.

Hattiesburg in numbers

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

  • #8of 209Hattiesburg ranks #8 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #172of 209Hattiesburg ranks #172 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #169of 209Hattiesburg ranks #169 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #162of 209Hattiesburg ranks #162 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 3 2017 6 2020 6 2022 1 2023 1 2024 1 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20173
20206
20226
20231
20241
20251

18 recorded events across 6 years represented in the data. 2020 had the most events among represented full years: 6.

Years without a data row: 2018, 2019, 2021. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

Costliest storm day on record

Jan 21, 2017

3 reports that day (2 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $9,000,000; county FIPS 28035, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Hattiesburg

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 3 Jan 0 Feb 2 Mar 10 Apr 4 May 3 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 1 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan3
Feb0
Mar2
Apr10
May4
Jun3
Jul0
Aug0
Sep1
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Hattiesburg

  • 4 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 43 people.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $43,680 a year (Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Hattiesburg storm record: Forrest County

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

  • 1882Founded
  • 171 ft (52 m)Elevation

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

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  • 141 to 1.74 in
  • 41.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

18 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 15, 2015 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Rock Hill
June 17, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Mc Callum
April 30, 2017 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Hattiesburg
“Quarter sized hail occurred with a few golf ball sized stones mixed in.”
National Weather Service report, June 17, 2016
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

January 8, 2024

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · January 21, 2017

It stayed on the ground for 14.13 miles and was up to 900 yards wide. This tornado began along Purvis-Oloh Road, about 5 miles west northwest of Purvis. It tracked northeast across portions of Lamar County causing mainly tree damage, uprooting and snapping softwood and hardwood trees. It caused some minor to moderate structural damage as well.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

90 mph · May 13, 2024

This swath of significant straight line winds started near the Leaf River and moved generally ESE. Heaviest damage was along Highway 11 and then again along Leeville near the intersections of Miller and Deermont.

What it means for storm damage repair

In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 4 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Forrest 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 Hattiesburg

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

That typical price is about 5.8% of the median Hattiesburg home value ($153,600).

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

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What Hattiesburg's climate means for storm damage repair

  • Tornado-force wind around Hattiesburg lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
  • Wind-driven rain from Hattiesburg's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.

Roofers in Hattiesburg, MS

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.

Storm Damage Repair in Hattiesburg: questions

How do I find a storm damage repair company in Hattiesburg?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Hattiesburg, MS. This is a general roofing directory; confirm storm damage 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 storm damage repair in Hattiesburg?
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 big does hail get near Hattiesburg?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Hattiesburg measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 15 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 15, 2015, with 2 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.
When is hail season in Hattiesburg?
April is the worst month: 43% of the 23 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to September. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
What does roofing cost in Hattiesburg?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $5,530 to $12,245 in Hattiesburg, around $8,900 in the middle. That is about 5.8% of the median home value of $153,600. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Hattiesburg?
The Census Bureau counts 4 roofing companies with payroll in Forrest County, employing about 43 people. A roofer's median pay is $43,680 a year (BLS).
What storm damage is most common after a Hattiesburg tropical system?
Tropical-storm-force wind attacks the weakest points first: ridge caps, step flashing at dormers, nail-popped shingles along the rake edges, and pipe-boot seals around plumbing vents. Wind-driven rain then enters through any gap and tracks horizontally under shingles in ways ordinary rain does not. After a tropical system in Hattiesburg, a contractor should scope the full ridge, all penetrations, and the interior attic — not just the obvious surface damage — before you finalize an insurance claim.
How quickly can storm damage be repaired in Hattiesburg?
Timing for emergency tarping to stop active water intrusion depends on crew availability and weather, so ask when a contractor calls. Full storm-damage repair — tear-off, decking assessment, new shingles or panels — typically takes one to three days once materials are sourced. After a major regional storm event, expect scheduling delays of one to three weeks as local contractor capacity fills up. PickARoofer sends your request to a contractor serving your area, who contacts you directly.
Do I need a permit for storm damage repair in Mississippi?
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.