Storm Damage Roof Repair in Longview, Texas
Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 26 local roofers listed, 2 verified.
Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Longview, 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 Longview: 17 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 2 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 17days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 8tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
- 1978median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Longview roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Longview house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Longview gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Longview?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Longview policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Longview roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Longview from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Longview 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 Longview: the area logs around 8 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 Longview, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
Longview in numbers
Public records for Longview and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #162of 209Longview ranks #162 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026* | 9 |
43 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 8.
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*When storms hit Longview
| Jan | 2 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 11 |
| Apr | 28 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in April; the season runs February to May. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Longview
- 19 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 219 people; 47% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $39,460 a year (Longview, TX Metro Area).
Longview storm record: Gregg County
What the National Weather Service logged in Gregg County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1871Founded
- 1,217 ft (371 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Gregg County
- 301 to 1.74 in
- 61.75 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.
37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2024 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 3 | Longview |
| April 2, 2023 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 8 | Kilgore East |
| April 30, 2025 | 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball | 4 | Longview |
“Pictures of hen egg size hail that fell near Kilgore were submitted to the NWS Shreveport office via email.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 2, 2023
Last big hail on record
February 11, 2024
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
EF1 · May 28, 2017
It stayed on the ground for 10.27 miles and was up to 800 yards wide. An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds near 105 mph touched down along Pine Tree Road just north of West Cheryl Street northwest of Longview. The tornado proceeded south southeast through the Tenneryville area snapping and uprooting numerous trees in the area.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
105 mph · August 5, 2022
A downburst with maximum winds estimated at 105 mph resulted in numerous downed trees near the intersection of Loop 281 and Highway 80 in East Longview.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 2 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Gregg 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 Longview
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Longview labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,510 Typical $10,450 High
$14,415
That typical price is about 5.7% of the median Longview home value ($182,700).
Source: Census ACS (Longview city) · data as of 2019–2023What Longview's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Longview'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.
- Ice-dam leaks in Longview surface as ceiling stains near the eaves; these are storm-related water claims worth documenting separately from ordinary wear.
Roofers in Longview, TX
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.