Storm Damage Roof Repair in Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill: 19 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 19days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 4tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
- 1995median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Rock Hill roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Rock Hill house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Rock Hill gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Rock Hill?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Rock Hill policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Rock Hill roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Rock Hill from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Rock Hill 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.
Tornado-capable wind can lift ridge caps, peel field shingles, and compromise decking fasteners in Rock Hill — damage that may not be visible from the ground until water follows. When a storm moves through Rock Hill, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Rock Hill in numbers
Public records for Rock Hill and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #176of 209Rock Hill ranks #176 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980 (low end).
- #51of 209Rock Hill ranks #51 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2018 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
29 recorded events across 8 years represented in the data, about 3.6 per represented full year. 2022 had the most events among represented full years: 9.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2018–2025Costliest storm day on record
Apr 20, 2024
6 reports that day (4 hail, 2 wind); reported property damage $26,500,000; county FIPS 45091, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Rock Hill
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 17 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Rock Hill
- 15 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 95 people; 80% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,410 a year (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area).
Rock Hill storm record: York County
What the National Weather Service logged in York County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1852Founded
- 676 ft (206 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in York County
- 251 to 1.74 in
- 81.75 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.
34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2024 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 4 | York · $25 million damage |
| May 23, 2014 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 5 | Ft Mill · $4 million damage |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Mc Connells |
“Multiple sources reported an almost continuous swath of very large hail ranging from 2-inch diameter up to baseball size from the city of York through the city of Rock Hill.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 20, 2024
Last big hail on record
June 25, 2025
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
EF1 · May 22, 2020
It stayed on the ground for 6.49 miles and was up to 200 yards wide. NWS storm survey found that an EF1 tornado that began just southeast of Blacksburg in Cherokee County crossed into York County in Kings Mountain National Military Park crossing Piedmont Rd and Park Rd before moving out of the park in the area around Highway 161 N and Whitworth Rd.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
92 mph · April 20, 2024
Within a larger swath of wind damage, an especially intense downburst producing wind gusts of around 90 mph developed over the city of Rock Hill. Mostly minor structural damage due solely to wind occurred to hundreds of structures, mainly just south of the city center.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 5 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in York 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 Rock Hill
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Rock Hill labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,230 Typical $10,000 High
$13,795
That typical price is about 3.7% of the median Rock Hill home value ($267,400).
Source: Census ACS (Rock Hill city) · data as of 2019–2023What Rock Hill's climate means for storm damage repair
- Tornado-force wind around Rock Hill lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
Roofers in Rock Hill, SC
27 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.