Melbourne, FL · Storm Damage Repair

Storm Damage Roof Repair in Melbourne, Florida

Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 19 local roofers listed, 9 verified.

Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne: 15 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 9 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

Get a free quote See Melbourne in numbers
  • 15days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
  • 2 inlargest hailstone reported
  • 21tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
  • 1984median year homes were built

How much life is left in my Melbourne roof?

Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Melbourne house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Melbourne gets.

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Wind-driven rain from Melbourne'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 Melbourne, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.

Melbourne in numbers

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

  • #202of 209Melbourne ranks #202 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #24of 209Melbourne ranks #24 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #33of 209Melbourne ranks #33 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #52of 209Melbourne ranks #52 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 1 2017 6 2018 18 2019 1 2020 3 2022 14 2023 1 2024 6 2025 4 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20171
20186
201918
20201
20223
202314
20241
20256
2026*4

54 recorded events across 8 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2019 had the most events among represented full years: 18.

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: 2021. 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 Melbourne

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 3 Jan 0 Feb 28 Mar 14 Apr 6 May 5 Jun 2 Jul 1 Aug 0 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan3
Feb0
Mar28
Apr14
May6
Jun5
Jul2
Aug1
Sep0
Oct1
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Melbourne

  • 83 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 717 people; 53% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,770 a year (Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Melbourne storm record: Brevard County

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

  • 1867Founded
  • 13 ft (4 m)Elevation

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  • 421 to 1.74 in
  • 101.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

52 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 27, 2019 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 18 Indialantic
April 29, 2023 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 3 Indianola
April 26, 2023 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 8 Palm Bay
“A trained weather spotter measured hail up to two inches in diameter in Indialantic. Hail lasted about 10 minutes and covered the ground. Numerous other reports from this vicinity reported golf ball to hen egg sized hail with damage to vehicles, house roofs, windows and pool screen enclosures.”
National Weather Service report, March 27, 2019
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

March 15, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 5 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · September 10, 2017

It stayed on the ground for 1.55 miles and was up to 125 yards wide. Based on a NWS storm survey, a tornado developed just west of the intersection of Brockett Road and Hammock Road in Mims.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

97 mph · June 10, 2015

A microburst associated with a severe thunderstorm produced a 97 mph wind gust from the southwest. The extreme winds were recorded by USAF wind tower 0506, near the NASA Headquarters building.

What it means for storm damage repair

In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 5 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Brevard 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 Melbourne

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

That typical price is about 4.3% of the median Melbourne home value ($272,900).

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

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What Melbourne's climate means for storm damage repair

  • Wind-driven rain from Melbourne's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.

Roofers in Melbourne, FL

19 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.

Storm Damage Repair in Melbourne: questions

How do I find a storm damage repair company in Melbourne?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Melbourne, FL. This is a general roofing directory; confirm storm damage 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.
Will insurance pay for storm-related storm damage repair in Melbourne?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How big does hail get near Melbourne?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Melbourne measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. Hail of an inch or more fell on 15 days in the same record. The biggest day was March 27, 2019, with 18 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 long does a Florida insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Florida sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge any communication about your claim within 7 calendar days (Fla. Stat. §627.70131(1)(a)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Florida claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/fl.
When is hail season in Melbourne?
March is the worst month: 47% of the 60 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to June. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
What does roofing cost in Melbourne?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $7,350 to $16,275 in Melbourne, around $11,800 in the middle. That is about 4.3% of the median home value of $272,900. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Melbourne?
The Census Bureau counts 83 roofing companies with payroll in Brevard County, employing about 717 people. 53% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $47,770 a year (BLS).
What storm damage is most common after a Melbourne tropical system?
Tropical-storm-force wind attacks the weakest points first: ridge caps, step flashing at dormers, nail-popped shingles along the rake edges, and pipe-boot seals around plumbing vents. Wind-driven rain then enters through any gap and tracks horizontally under shingles in ways ordinary rain does not. After a tropical system in Melbourne, a contractor should scope the full ridge, all penetrations, and the interior attic — not just the obvious surface damage — before you finalize an insurance claim.
How quickly can storm damage be repaired in Melbourne?
Timing for emergency tarping to stop active water intrusion depends on crew availability and weather, so ask when a contractor calls. Full storm-damage repair — tear-off, decking assessment, new shingles or panels — typically takes one to three days once materials are sourced. After a major regional storm event, expect scheduling delays of one to three weeks as local contractor capacity fills up. PickARoofer sends your request to a contractor serving your area, who contacts you directly.
Do I need a permit for storm damage repair in Florida?
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.