Storm Damage Roof Repair in Savannah, Georgia
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Savannah, 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 Savannah: 12 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 12days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 1.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 9tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF2)
- 1978median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Savannah roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Savannah house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Savannah gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Savannah?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Savannah policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Savannah roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Savannah from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Savannah 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.
Wind-driven rain from Savannah'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. When a storm moves through Savannah, have a contractor inspect within 30 days: early documentation of any damage keeps an insurance claim straightforward if coverage applies.
Savannah in numbers
Public records for Savannah and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #183of 209Savannah ranks #183 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
- #31of 209Savannah ranks #31 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
- #169of 209Savannah ranks #169 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
- #165of 209Savannah ranks #165 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
30 recorded events across 8 years represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 8.
Years without a data row: 2019. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025Costliest storm day on record
Apr 19, 2019
27 reports that day (27 wind); reported property damage $12,000; county FIPS 13051, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Savannah
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in June; the season runs February to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Savannah
- 21 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 148 people; 62% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,740 a year (Savannah, GA Metro Area).
Savannah storm record: Chatham County
What the National Weather Service logged in Chatham County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 16 ft (5 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Chatham County
- 181 to 1.74 in
- 31.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 1.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
21 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 5, 2017 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 5 | Savannah Beach |
| April 26, 2023 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | William Hill |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Wilmington Is |
“A report from social media indicated golf ball size hail on Tybee Island.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 5, 2017
Last big hail on record
May 24, 2024
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 · May 23, 2017
It stayed on the ground for 7.49 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado across Wilmington Island in Chatham County. The tornado touched down on the southern end of Wilmington Island near the intersection of Wilmington Island Road and Biltmore Road.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
91 mph · April 25, 2015
91 mph wind gusts were measured at the Georgia Ports Authority at the time the crane tipped over.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 3 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Chatham 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 Savannah
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Savannah labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
That typical price is about 6.2% of the median Savannah home value ($160,700).
Source: Census ACS (Garden City city) · data as of 2019–2023What Savannah's climate means for storm damage repair
- Wind-driven rain from Savannah's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.
Roofers in Savannah, GA
29 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.