Storm Damage Roof Repair in Jackson, Mississippi
Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 27 local roofers listed, 6 verified.
Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Jackson, 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 Jackson: 31 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 6 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 31days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 52tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1969median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Jackson roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Jackson house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Jackson gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Jackson?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Jackson policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Jackson roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Jackson from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Jackson 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 Jackson: the area logs around 4 significant hail events per year, and the bruising, granule loss, and dented flashing those storms leave are the leading reason local crews stay busy. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Jackson, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
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
| 2017 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 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 2026When storms hit Jackson
| Jan | 4 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 12 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
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 2026Roofing 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).
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
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Hinds County
- 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 outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where 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.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, December 24, 2015
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 storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 7 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Hinds 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 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.
$5,460 Typical $8,800 High
$12,090
That typical price is about 8.1% of the median Jackson home value ($108,200).
Source: Census ACS (Jackson city) · data as of 2019–2023What Jackson's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Jackson'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.
- Tornado-force wind around Jackson lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
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 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.