Roofers in Rapid City, South Dakota
A typical asphalt replacement here runs $6,090–$13,485. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
- 158days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 1978median year homes were built
- 119freeze-thaw days a year
- 52.8%of homes built before 1980
Got a quote? See where it falls in Rapid City
Compares your price per square foot with the Rapid City installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; real life depends on installation, ventilation and weather.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers use their own schedules. Check your policy.
Has hail hit my roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports from the NOAA archive the page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your address.
No PickARoofer contractors in Rapid City yet
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Roof replacement cost figures for Rapid City
Closest cities where we list roofers:
- Roofers in Fort Collins, CO, about 259 miles away
- Roofers in Greeley, CO, about 263 miles away
- Roofers in Loveland, CO, about 271 miles away
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Rapid City in numbers
Public records for Rapid City and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #1of 209Rapid City ranks #1 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
- #5of 209Rapid City ranks #5 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
- #9of 209Rapid City ranks #9 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
- #13of 209Rapid City ranks #13 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 31 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026* | 12 |
573 events in 9 full years plus 2026 to June, about 62.3 a year (full years). The worst full year was 2020 with 120.
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*Costliest storm day on record
Jun 16, 2014
11 reports that day (11 hail); reported property damage $1,200,000; county FIPS 46103, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Rapid City
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 73 |
| Jun | 242 |
| Jul | 288 |
| Aug | 107 |
| Sep | 22 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in July; the season runs May to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Rapid City
- 23 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 115 people; 70% have fewer than 5 employees.
Rapid City storm record: Pennington County
What the National Weather Service logged in Pennington County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1876Founded
- 3,232 ft (985 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Pennington County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
605 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2020 | 4.5 in, about the size of a softball | 9 | Pactola Reservoir |
| August 26, 2021 | 4.5 in, about the size of a softball | 7 | Deerfield |
| June 12, 2022 | 4.5 in, about the size of a softball | 2 | Creighton |
“The storm produced very large hail along its path and significant damage in the Hart Ranch area.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, August 26, 2021
Last big hail on record
June 22, 2026
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 83 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · June 13, 2016
It stayed on the ground for 7.42 miles and was up to 200 yards wide. A tornado touched down about three miles northwest of Hermosa and tracked northeastward for about 12 minutes, dissipating about six miles northeast of Hermosa. Numerous pine trees were snapped along Murphy Road where the tornado initially formed.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
86 mph · June 14, 2014
The storm produced hail and strong wind gusts, especially over the Badlands.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
What a new roof costs in Rapid City
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Rapid City labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,090 Typical $9,800 High
$13,485
That typical price is about 3.6% of the median Rapid City home value ($270,000).
Source: Census ACS (Rapid City city) · data as of 2019–2023South Dakota: Licensing varies
South Dakota roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department. Independent license verification for South Dakota is still rolling out, so ask any roofer for current credentials before signing.
Roofing in Rapid City: local conditions
Pennington County logged 745 NOAA hail reports from 2014 to June 2026, with 13 days a year on average that had hail of 1 inch or larger. July is the peak month with 288 reports. The largest stones on record measured 4.5 inches, reported on August 8, 2020 at Pactola Reservoir.
Rapid City had an estimated 79,894 residents in July 2024 (Census Vintage 2024), the largest city in Pennington County. PickARoofer has no contractor listings here yet, so this page shows public data only.
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Rapid City figures: NOAA, Census ACS and NASA POWER. How we collect data.