Storm Damage Roof Repair in Wichita, Kansas
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Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Wichita, 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 Wichita: 87 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 87days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
- 2.75 inlargest hailstone reported
- 6tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF3)
- 1974median year homes were built
How much life is left in my Wichita roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Wichita house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Wichita gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Wichita?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Wichita policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Wichita roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Wichita from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Wichita 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.
Storm-damage roof repair is routine in Wichita: the area logs around 12 significant hail events per year, and the bruising, granule loss, and dented flashing those storms leave are the leading reason local crews stay busy. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a extreme-risk area like Wichita, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.
Wichita in numbers
Public records for Wichita and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #4of 209Wichita ranks #4 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
- #14of 209Wichita ranks #14 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
- #167of 209Wichita ranks #167 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 16 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026* | 40 |
228 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 20.9 per represented full year. 2025 had the most events among represented full years: 40.
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
Apr 29, 2022
7 reports that day (5 hail, 1 wind, 1 tornado); reported property damage $4,500,000; county FIPS 20173, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Wichita
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 19 |
| Apr | 95 |
| May | 111 |
| Jun | 95 |
| Jul | 14 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 12 |
| Oct | 17 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to October. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Wichita
- 50 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 610 people; 72% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $45,760 a year (Wichita, KS Metro Area).
Wichita storm record: Sedgwick County
What the National Weather Service logged in Sedgwick County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1868Founded
- 1,299 ft (396 m)Elevation
- Wichita peopleNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Sedgwick County
- 731 to 1.74 in
- 641.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 32.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 9 | Wichita |
| June 5, 2014 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 7 | Peck |
| May 27, 2016 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 6 | Mt Hope |
“This storm moved across portions of McPherson, Harvey, and Sedgwick and produced several reports of large hail up to baseball size. Large hail up to baseball size and wind gusts in excess of 70 mph were reported.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, September 3, 2025
Last big hail on record
April 25, 2026
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 29 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF3 · May 6, 2015
It stayed on the ground for 5.22 miles and was up to 125 yards wide. Tornado touched down in an open field and quickly grew in strength as it moved slightly east of north. The tornado damaged 3 center pivot irrigation systems and caused damage at a farmstead by demolishing a single car detached garage and ripped off a carport that was attached to a barn.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
102 mph · June 17, 2025
Severe wind gusts from an intense line of storms lasted for almost an hour at Wichita Eisenhower Airport. The peak wind gust was 102 mph at 4:22 AM CDT, with at least 58 mph wind gusts lasting through 5:15 AM CDT. This is the highest wind gust measured at the airport on record since 1970.
What it means for storm damage repair
In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 29 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Sedgwick 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 Wichita
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Wichita 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 5.6% of the median Wichita home value ($179,500).
Source: Census ACS (Wichita city) · data as of 2019–2023What Wichita's climate means for storm damage repair
- After Wichita's hail, check for bruised soft spots and granules in the gutters within 30 days — impact damage is rarely visible from the ground, so document it before filing.
- Tornado-force wind around Wichita lifts ridge caps and peels field shingles; a contractor should scope decking and fastener pull-through, not just the surface.
Roofers in Wichita, KS
19 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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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.