Emergency Roof Repair in Kokomo, Indiana

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 22 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Kokomo, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Kokomo: 35 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer 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 Indiana: The Indiana licensing agency lists no statewide roofing license; check local rules. 22 of the 22 roofers listed for Kokomo are based in town; 22 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Kokomo are based

22 roofers are listed for Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles22
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Kokomo, INin town22

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

After tornado-force wind near Kokomo, 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.

Kokomo in numbers

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

  • #196of 209Kokomo ranks #196 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #184of 209Kokomo ranks #184 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #46of 209Kokomo ranks #46 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
  • #48of 209Kokomo ranks #48 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 1 2017 1 2019 2 2020 2 2024 1 2025 3 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20171
20191
20202
20242
20251
2026*3

10 recorded events across 5 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2020 had the most events among represented full years: 2.

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: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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

Aug 24, 2016

5 reports that day (5 tornado); reported property damage $10,095,500; county FIPS 18067, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Kokomo

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 5 Mar 4 Apr 1 May 1 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar5
Apr4
May1
Jun1
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Kokomo

  • A roofer's median pay here is $57,980 a year (Indiana).
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Kokomo storm record: Howard County

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

  • 1855Founded
  • 810 ft (247 m)Elevation

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

1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.75 in hail1.75 in hail2.85 in hail Kokomo
  • 41 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.85 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

7 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
March 14, 2024 2.85 in, about the size of a baseball 2 Jerome
April 14, 2026 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Cassville
April 26, 2017 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 1 Kokomo
“During the late morning to early afternoon hours on the 14th, a decaying line of storms brought prolific small hail and isolated wind damage to much of the state.||Severe weather returned when early evening rotating supercells produced widespread large hail across north central Indiana, which gradua”
National Weather Service report, March 14, 2024
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

April 14, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 2 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · August 24, 2016

It stayed on the ground for 8.63 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. This EF-3 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 152 mph, caused significant structural damage to homes and businesses across the south side of Kokomo. Out of the 1,000 total homes damaged, about 170 of them sustained major damage. Much of the Park Place Apartments were damaged or destroyed.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

96 mph · June 11, 2026

An area of mainly sporadic tree damage was|found across Kokomo from near Berkley Road, along and near west|Sycamore street, to Crown Point Cemetery.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Howard County includes a 96-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF3 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 Kokomo

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

That typical price is about 7.9% of the median Kokomo home value ($126,500).

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

Full Kokomo cost guide by material →

What Kokomo's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Kokomo, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • In Kokomo, roof sag or interior cracking under deep snowpack is a structural emergency, not a wait-till-spring repair.

Roofers in Kokomo, IN

22 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 Kokomo: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Kokomo?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Kokomo, IN. 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.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Kokomo?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Kokomo?
22 roofers are listed for Kokomo: 22 based in town and 22 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 Kokomo?
March is the worst month: 45% of the 11 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to June. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Kokomo?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Kokomo measured 2.85 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 5 days in the same record. The biggest day was March 14, 2024, 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.
How old are the homes in Kokomo, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Kokomo was built in 1966, and 67% 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 95 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Kokomo?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Kokomo. 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 Kokomo-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 Kokomo?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Kokomo 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 Indiana?
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.