Storm Damage Roof Repair in Johnson City, Tennessee
Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 26 local roofers listed, 1 verified.
Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Johnson City, 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 Johnson City: 11 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 1 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 11days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 1.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 1tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF0)
- 1983median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Johnson City roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Johnson City house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Johnson City gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Johnson City?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Johnson City policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Johnson City roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Johnson City from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Johnson City 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 in Johnson City ranges from a few missing shingles after a severe thunderstorm to widespread hail bruising that ages the entire roof surface at once. When a storm moves through Johnson City, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Johnson City in numbers
Public records for Johnson City and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #169of 209Johnson City ranks #169 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
- #161of 209Johnson City ranks #161 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2019 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026* | 1 |
13 recorded events across 6 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2021 had the most events among represented full years: 4.
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: 2025. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2019–2026*When storms hit Johnson City
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Johnson City
- 3 roofing companies with payroll in the county.
- A roofer's median pay here is $45,690 a year (Tennessee).
Johnson City storm record: Washington County
What the National Weather Service logged in Washington County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1856Founded
- 1,634 ft (498 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Washington County
- 141 to 1.74 in
- 31.75 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.
17 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 19, 2022 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Gray |
| July 19, 2016 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 2 | Jonesboro |
| July 27, 2014 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 1 | Gray |
“Several rounds of thunderstorms brought large hail and some damaging wind gusts to portions of northeast Tennessee, starting in the late evening hours of May 18 and continuing through the afternoon of May 19. Most of the reports were of large hail, with the largest being the size of a hen egg.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, May 19, 2022
Last big hail on record
May 19, 2022
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 3 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF0 · July 27, 2014
It stayed on the ground for 7.1 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. An EF1 tornado occurred approximately three miles southwest of Colonial Heights with estimated peak winds around 100 mph along a 7.1 mile long path 300 yards in width. There were houses along the path with structural damage while one large barn was heavily damaged.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
100 mph · July 27, 2014
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 3 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Washington 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 Johnson City
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Johnson City labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,090 Typical $9,800 High
$13,485
That typical price is about 4.1% of the median Johnson City home value ($238,000).
Source: Census ACS (Johnson City city) · data as of 2019–2023Roofers in Johnson City, TN
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.
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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.