Storm Damage Roof Repair in Lafayette, Louisiana
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette: 7 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 7days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 1.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 3tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1981median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Lafayette roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Lafayette house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Lafayette gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Lafayette?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Lafayette policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Lafayette roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Lafayette from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Lafayette 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.
Wind-driven rain from Lafayette's tropical-storm season does most of its damage at the ridge, flashing, and roof penetrations — spots that look fine from the street but let water in until a leak shows on the ceiling below. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Lafayette, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
Lafayette in numbers
Public records for Lafayette and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #6of 209Lafayette ranks #6 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
- #187of 209Lafayette ranks #187 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
- #183of 209Lafayette ranks #183 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
- #181of 209Lafayette ranks #181 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
17 recorded events across 6 years represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 6.
Years without a data row: 2018, 2021, 2023. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025When storms hit Lafayette
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to July. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Lafayette
- 20 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 155 people; 65% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $47,890 a year (Lafayette, LA Metro Area).
Lafayette storm record: Lafayette Parish
What the National Weather Service logged in Lafayette Parish in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1821Founded
- 36 ft (11 m)Elevation
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de LafayetteNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Lafayette Parish
- 111 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.
14 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 5, 2020 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Duson |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 2 | Ossun |
| July 6, 2025 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 1 | Scott |
“Golf ball to quarter size hail was reported west of Lafayette.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, July 6, 2025
Last big hail on record
July 6, 2025
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
EF2 · April 14, 2018
It stayed on the ground for 4.13 miles and was up to 650 yards wide. This tornado touched down between University Ave. The tornado damaged several businesses |east of I-49 and continued ENE for several miles, crossing Hwy 1252 |several times and downing multiple trees and branches.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
100 mph · January 11, 2020
One business lost its roof. At least 15 homes had roof damage. Winds were estimated at 75 to 100 mph. The path of the wind damage was 5 miles long and 2400 yards wide.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 3 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Lafayette Parish. 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 Lafayette
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Lafayette labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
That typical price is about 3.9% of the median Lafayette home value ($251,300).
Source: Census ACS (Lafayette city) · data as of 2019–2023What Lafayette's climate means for storm damage repair
- Wind-driven rain from Lafayette's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.
Roofers in Lafayette, LA
30 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.