Emergency Roof Repair in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 12 local roofers listed, 7 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in St. Cloud, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In St. Cloud: 42 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 7 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. In Minnesota, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 10 business days (Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 4(1)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  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 Minnesota: Minnesota Residential Roofer license required (Department of Labor and Industry). 12 of the 12 roofers listed for St. Cloud are based in town; 12 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover St. Cloud are based

12 roofers are listed for St. Cloud. 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 St. Cloud

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles12
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
St. Cloud, MNin town12

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

A severe St. Cloud hail event can puncture older membrane or create impact fractures that let the next rain through — if you see daylight through a vent or active dripping, emergency patching cannot wait on an insurance timeline. 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.

St. Cloud in numbers

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

  • #175of 209St. Cloud ranks #175 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
  • #40of 209St. Cloud ranks #40 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 5 2017 2 2018 8 2019 6 2020 2 2021 22 2022 12 2023 2 2024 10 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20175
20182
20198
20206
20212
202222
202312
20242
202510

69 recorded events across 9 years represented in the data, about 7.7 per represented full year. 2022 had the most events among represented full years: 22.

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

When storms hit St. Cloud

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 3 Mar 7 Apr 23 May 16 Jun 27 Jul 3 Aug 7 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar3
Apr7
May23
Jun16
Jul27
Aug3
Sep7
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around St. Cloud

  • 9 roofing companies with payroll in the county; 56% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $79,250 a year (St. Cloud, MN Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

St. Cloud storm record: Stearns County

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

  • 1856Founded
  • 1,030 ft (314 m)Elevation
  • Saint-CloudNamed after

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  • 441 to 1.74 in
  • 211.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3.25 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

66 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
July 13, 2023 3.25 in, about the size of a teacup 8 Belgrade
May 12, 2022 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 14 Collegeville
July 26, 2019 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 6 St Cloud
“Most of the hail fell across the central third of Minnesota, with some hail stones measured at 2 inches in diameter. In addition, a few mesonet wind sensors and the St. Cloud regional airport all reported severe wind gusts.”
National Weather Service report, May 12, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

July 18, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 9 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · September 19, 2017

It stayed on the ground for 8.18 miles and was up to 360 yards wide. A tornado touched down on the edge of a corn field and moved east-northeast, missing the city of Elrosa by less than a mile. The tornado also knocked down or uprooted many trees and also severely damaged crops, especially corn that was ready for harvest.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · September 19, 2017

A few dozen trees were damaged, the roof of an open sided shed was blown off, and several corn fields were damaged.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Stearns County includes a 81-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF1 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 St. Cloud

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

That typical price is about 5.1% of the median St. Cloud home value ($212,800).

Source: Census ACS (St. Cloud city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full St. Cloud cost guide by material →

What St. Cloud's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, MN

12 listed. 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 St. Cloud: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in St. Cloud?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving St. Cloud, MN. 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.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in St. Cloud?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach St. Cloud?
12 roofers are listed for St. Cloud: 12 based in town and 12 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 St. Cloud?
July is the worst month: 31% of the 86 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to September. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near St. Cloud?
The largest hail NOAA logged near St. Cloud measured 3.25 inches, about the size of a teacup. Hail of an inch or more fell on 24 days in the same record. The biggest day was July 13, 2023, with 8 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 St. Cloud?
The Census Bureau counts 9 roofing companies with payroll in Stearns County. 55.6% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $79,250 a year (BLS).
How long does a Minnesota insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Minnesota sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge your claim and promptly give you the claim forms and instructions within 10 business days (Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 4(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Minnesota claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/mn.
How old are the homes in St. Cloud, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in St. Cloud was built in 1980, and 49.7% 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 86 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in St. Cloud?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in St. Cloud?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most St. Cloud 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 Minnesota?
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.