Emergency Roof Repair in Meridian, Mississippi

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 25 local roofers listed, 4 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Meridian, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Meridian: 80 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 4 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask 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 Mississippi: State contractor license required for jobs over $10,000. 25 of the 25 roofers listed for Meridian are based in town; 25 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Meridian are based

25 roofers are listed for Meridian. 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 Meridian

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles25
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Meridian, MSin town25

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

After tornado-force wind near Meridian, 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.

Meridian in numbers

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

  • #202of 209Meridian ranks #202 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #15of 209Meridian ranks #15 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #36of 209Meridian ranks #36 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
  • #38of 209Meridian ranks #38 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 3 2017 2 2018 2 2019 3 2020 1 2021 4 2022 5 2023 2 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20173
20182
20192
20203
20211
20224
20235
20252

22 recorded events across 8 years represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 5.

Years without a data row: 2024. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

When storms hit Meridian

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 7 Mar 6 Apr 5 May 3 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 3 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar7
Apr6
May5
Jun3
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct1
Nov0
Dec3

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

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

Roofing trade around Meridian

  • 6 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 88 people; 50% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $44,940 a year (Mississippi).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Meridian storm record: Lauderdale County

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

  • 1854Founded
  • 344 ft (105 m)Elevation

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

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  • 161 to 1.74 in
  • 31.75 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.

20 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
April 8, 2020 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 3 Collinsville
March 26, 2023 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 5 Lauderdale
May 25, 2025 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Increase
“A severe thunderstorm moved across southern Lauderdale County and brought a swath of hail. The largest hailstone was baseball sized which was observed at Meridian Key Field by control tower observers. This hail lasted five minutes and dented a few cars.”
National Weather Service report, April 8, 2020
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 25, 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 13, 2022

It stayed on the ground for 15.22 miles and was up to 1400 yards wide. A tornado started in Jasper County just east of Mississippi Highway 15 near County Road 1561 where it caused mainly tree damage. The tornado moved east along County Road 2414, uprooted a swath of pine trees, uprooted several hardwoods, and snapped numerous large pine tree limbs.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

86 mph · May 9, 2024

A line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of significant wind damage mainly consisting of snapped pine trees and downed power lines through the Zero community and surrounding areas. A home along Baggett Road was damaged by a falling tree. Johnson Road lost a portion of its roof.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Lauderdale County includes a 86-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 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 Meridian

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

That typical price is about 8.8% of the median Meridian home value ($100,800).

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

Full Meridian cost guide by material →

What Meridian's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Meridian, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • A severe Meridian hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in Meridian, MS

25 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 Meridian: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Meridian?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Meridian, MS. 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.
Will insurance pay for storm-related emergency roof repair in Meridian?
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 fast can a roofer reach Meridian?
25 roofers are listed for Meridian: 25 based in town and 25 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 Meridian?
March is the worst month: 28% of the 25 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to December. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Meridian?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Meridian measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 12 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 8, 2020, with 3 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 many roofing companies work around Meridian?
The Census Bureau counts 6 roofing companies with payroll in Lauderdale County, employing about 88 people. 50% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $44,940 a year (BLS).
How old are the homes in Meridian, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Meridian was built in 1970, and 70.6% 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 36 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Meridian?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Meridian. 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 Meridian-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 Meridian?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Meridian 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 Mississippi?
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.