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Storm Damage Roof Repair in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 26 local roofers listed.

Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach: 22 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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  • 22days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
  • 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
  • 20tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
  • 1992median year homes were built

How much life is left in my Myrtle Beach roof?

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

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

Myrtle Beach in numbers

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

  • #9of 209Myrtle Beach ranks #9 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #194of 209Myrtle Beach ranks #194 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #183of 209Myrtle Beach ranks #183 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980 (low end).
  • #30of 209Myrtle Beach ranks #30 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 8 2018 8 2019 3 2020 1 2021 14 2022 1 2023 5 2024 2 2025 1 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
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20198
20203
20211
202214
20231
20245
20252
2026*1

44 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 4.8 per represented full year. 2022 had the most events among represented full years: 14.

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.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit Myrtle Beach

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 4 Mar 18 Apr 37 May 10 Jun 17 Jul 3 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar4
Apr18
May37
Jun10
Jul17
Aug3
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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 2026

Roofing trade around Myrtle Beach

  • 26 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 201 people; 65% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,590 a year (Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Myrtle Beach storm record: Horry County

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

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  • 26 ft (8 m)Elevation

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  • 541 to 1.74 in
  • 241.75 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.

79 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 7, 2022 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 13 Cool Spg
May 23, 2014 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 23 Rehobeth
July 28, 2014 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 10 Dog Bluff
“Public reported baseball size hail and damage to a vehicle near Galivants Ferry, SC.”
National Weather Service report, April 7, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 11, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 8 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · February 15, 2017

It stayed on the ground for 4.92 miles and was up to 60 yards wide. A survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded an EF-1 tornado first touched down near Adrian Highway, just east of Sabrina Lane and caused some minor tree damage.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · July 28, 2014

A team from the National Weather Service conducted a survey and determined a microburst with winds up to 75 mph began between Juniper Bay Road and 4 Mile Road. Damage in this area included scattered tree damage.

What it means for storm damage repair

In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 8 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Horry 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 Myrtle Beach

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

That typical price is about 3.0% of the median Myrtle Beach home value ($347,700).

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

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What Myrtle Beach's climate means for storm damage repair

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

Roofers in Myrtle Beach, SC

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.

Storm Damage Repair in Myrtle Beach: questions

How do I find a storm damage repair company in Myrtle Beach?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Myrtle Beach, SC. 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Myrtle Beach measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 22 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 7, 2022, with 13 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 South Carolina insurer have to answer a roof claim?
South Carolina sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must send you proof-of-loss forms after your notice within 20 days (S.C. Code §38-59-10). The full list and a date calculator are on our South Carolina claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/sc.
When is hail season in Myrtle Beach?
May is the worst month: 42% of the 89 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to July. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
What does roofing cost in Myrtle Beach?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $6,580 to $14,570 in Myrtle Beach, around $10,600 in the middle. That is about 3% of the median home value of $347,700. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Myrtle Beach?
The Census Bureau counts 26 roofing companies with payroll in Horry County, employing about 201 people. 65.4% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $46,590 a year (BLS).
What storm damage is most common after a Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 South Carolina?
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.