Storm Damage Roof Repair in Jacksonville, Florida
Hail or wind damage? Ask each roofer about inspections and claim documentation. 13 local roofers listed, 13 verified.
Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville: 22 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–2026. 13 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 22days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–2026
- 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 12tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
- 1986median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Jacksonville roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Jacksonville house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Jacksonville gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Jacksonville?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Jacksonville policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Jacksonville roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Jacksonville from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville in numbers
Public records for Jacksonville and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #13of 212Jacksonville ranks #13 of the 212 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
- #186of 213Jacksonville ranks #186 of the 213 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 17 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026* | 0 |
53 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 5.9 per represented full year. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 17.
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*When storms hit Jacksonville
| Jan | 6 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 9 |
| Jul | 13 |
| Aug | 13 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs January to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–2026Roofing trade around Jacksonville
- 104 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 1,255 people; 43% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $47,520 a year (Jacksonville, FL Metro Area).
Jacksonville storm record: Duval County
What the National Weather Service logged in Duval County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1791Founded
- 36 ft (11 m)Elevation
- Andrew JacksonNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Duval County
- 391 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.
48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 11 | Jacksonville Beach |
| August 4, 2020 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 9 | Herlong Arpt |
| July 12, 2016 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 6 | Arlington |
“Golfball size hail was reported along Emerson Street in Jacksonville.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, July 12, 2016
Last big hail on record
August 4, 2020
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
EF1 · June 6, 2016
It stayed on the ground for 3.89 miles and was up to 180 yards wide. The tornado touched down near Normandy Blvd and Blair Road around 3:25 pm local time. Damage in this area was minor EF0 damage with some fencing blown down and trees damaged. From there to Interstate 10, EF1 damage was observed.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
81 mph · November 17, 2014
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 4 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Duval 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 Jacksonville
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Jacksonville labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,650 Typical $10,700 High
$14,725
That typical price is about 4.0% of the median Jacksonville home value ($266,100).
Source: Census ACS (Jacksonville city) · data as of 2019–2023What Jacksonville's climate means for storm damage repair
- Tornado-force wind around Jacksonville lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
- Wind-driven rain from Jacksonville's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.
Roofers in Jacksonville, FL
13 listed. 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.