Emergency Roof Repair in Jackson, Mississippi

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 27 local roofers listed, 6 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Jackson, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Jackson: 140 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 6 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.

  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 Mississippi: State contractor license required for jobs over $10,000. 27 of the 27 roofers listed for Jackson are based in town; 27 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Jackson are based

27 roofers are listed for Jackson. 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 Jackson

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

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Jackson, MSin town27

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

After tornado-force wind near Jackson, 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.

Jackson in numbers

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

  • #3of 209Jackson ranks #3 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #12of 209Jackson ranks #12 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #197of 209Jackson ranks #197 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #31of 209Jackson ranks #31 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* 7 2017 3 2018 3 2020 1 2021 4 2022 9 2023 2 2024 2 2025 3 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20177
20183
20203
20211
20224
20239
20242
20252
2026*3

34 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 9.

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: 2019. 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

Mar 26, 2023

19 reports that day (17 wind, 2 hail); reported property damage $11,259,000; county FIPS 28049, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Jackson

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 4 Jan 5 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 7 May 10 Jun 0 Jul 1 Aug 0 Sep 5 Oct 2 Nov 1 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan4
Feb5
Mar12
Apr12
May7
Jun10
Jul0
Aug1
Sep0
Oct5
Nov2
Dec1

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

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

Roofing trade around Jackson

  • 12 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 233 people; 58% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $44,850 a year (Jackson, MS Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Jackson storm record: Hinds County

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

  • 1822Founded
  • 279 ft (85 m)Elevation
  • Andrew JacksonNamed after

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  • 341 to 1.74 in
  • 81.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

43 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
December 24, 2015 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 1 Terry
April 17, 2022 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 2 Raymond Williams Arp · $5 million damage
March 26, 2023 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 2 Edwards · $11 million damage
“A swath of hail to the size of baseballs fell from just west of Terry to the Jackson area. Baseball size hail was reported along Green Gable Road near Terry. Vehicles windshields were cracked after encountering baseball size hail while on I-55. At least 2 inch size hail was reported in Byram.”
National Weather Service report, December 24, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 17, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 7 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · April 18, 2019

It stayed on the ground for 12.77 miles and was up to 1320 yards wide. This tornado began west of Learned near Old Adams Station Road, moving east northeastward across Adams Station Road and near the downtown area of Learned, snapping and uprooting countless trees along its path.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

92 mph · June 16, 2023

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across southern portions of Hinds County including the Utica, Terry, and Byram areas.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Hinds County includes a 92-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 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 Jackson

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

That typical price is about 8.1% of the median Jackson home value ($108,200).

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

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What Jackson's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Jackson, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • A severe Jackson 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 Jackson, MS

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 Jackson: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Jackson?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Jackson, MS. 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 Jackson?
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 Jackson?
27 roofers are listed for Jackson: 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 Jackson?
March is the worst month: 20% of the 59 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to November. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Jackson?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Jackson measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 31 days in the same record. The biggest day was December 24, 2015, with 1 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 Jackson?
The Census Bureau counts 12 roofing companies with payroll in Hinds County, employing about 233 people. 58.3% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $44,850 a year (BLS).
How old are the homes in Jackson, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Jackson was built in 1969, and 73.2% 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 33 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Jackson?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Jackson. 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 Jackson-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 Jackson?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Jackson 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 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.