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Storm Damage Roof Repair in Wilmington, North Carolina

Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 30 local roofers listed, 11 verified.

Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington: 9 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 11 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

Get a free quote See Wilmington in numbers
  • 9days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
  • 1 inlargest hailstone reported
  • 17tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
  • 1988median year homes were built

How much life is left in my Wilmington roof?

Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Wilmington house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Wilmington gets.

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Wind-driven rain from Wilmington'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. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Wilmington, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.

Wilmington in numbers

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

  • #205of 209Wilmington ranks #205 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #20of 209Wilmington ranks #20 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #29of 209Wilmington ranks #29 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #180of 209Wilmington ranks #180 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2018 to 2024 1 2018 2 2019 2 2021 3 2024
Hail events per year in the county, 2018 to 2024
20181
20192
20212
20243

8 recorded events across 4 years represented in the data. 2024 had the most events among represented full years: 3.

Years without a data row: 2020, 2022, 2023. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2018–2024

Costliest storm day on record

Sep 5, 2019

4 reports that day (4 tornado); reported property damage $580,000; county FIPS 37129, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Wilmington

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 1 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 0 Apr 3 May 3 Jun 5 Jul 0 Aug 2 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan1
Feb0
Mar0
Apr0
May3
Jun3
Jul5
Aug0
Sep2
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Wilmington

  • 30 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 241 people; 57% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $48,740 a year (Wilmington, NC Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Wilmington storm record: New Hanover County

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

  • 30 ft (9 m)Elevation
  • Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of WilmingtonNamed after
  • Port CityNickname

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in New Hanover County

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  • 91 to 1.74 in
  • 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

9 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 28, 2014 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 Fernside
July 19, 2016 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 Baymeade
September 9, 2019 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 New Bern Jct
“Hail to the size of quarters was reported at the Golden Corral Restaurant on New Centre Drive.”
National Weather Service report, July 28, 2014
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Strongest tornado

EF1 · September 15, 2018

It stayed on the ground for 4.45 miles and was up to 50 yards wide. A tornado touched down in the Elliot Place neighborhood on River Vista|Drive, snapping approximately 15-20 hardwood trees up to 18 in diameter.|The tornado moved northwest and across the Cape Fear River.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

90 mph · July 23, 2015

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded a microburst with winds up to 90 mph produced considerable damage in Wilmington, North Carolina. The damage path began on the premises of Colonial Parke Apartments on Hunt Club Road.

What it means for storm damage repair

The largest hail NOAA logged in New Hanover County in 2014–2026 was 1 inches. Date your photos after any storm.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Wilmington

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

That typical price is about 3.0% of the median Wilmington home value ($350,300).

Source: Census ACS (Wilmington city) · data as of 2019–2023

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What Wilmington's climate means for storm damage repair

  • Wind-driven rain from Wilmington's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.

Roofers in Wilmington, NC

30 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.

Storm Damage Repair in Wilmington: questions

How do I find a storm damage repair company in Wilmington?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Wilmington, NC. This is a general roofing directory; confirm storm damage 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.
Will insurance pay for storm-related storm damage repair in Wilmington?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How big does hail get near Wilmington?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Wilmington measured 1 inches, about the size of a quarter. Hail of an inch or more fell on 9 days in the same record. The biggest day was July 28, 2014, with 2 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 long does a North Carolina insurer have to answer a roof claim?
North Carolina sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 30 days (NC Dept. of Insurance, Homeowners FAQ). The full list and a date calculator are on our North Carolina claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/nc.
When is hail season in Wilmington?
July is the worst month: 36% of the 14 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to September. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
What does roofing cost in Wilmington?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $6,510 to $14,415 in Wilmington, around $10,450 in the middle. That is about 3% of the median home value of $350,300. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Wilmington?
The Census Bureau counts 30 roofing companies with payroll in New Hanover County, employing about 241 people. 56.7% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $48,740 a year (BLS).
What storm damage is most common after a Wilmington tropical system?
Tropical-storm-force wind attacks the weakest points first: ridge caps, step flashing at dormers, nail-popped shingles along the rake edges, and pipe-boot seals around plumbing vents. Wind-driven rain then enters through any gap and tracks horizontally under shingles in ways ordinary rain does not. After a tropical system in Wilmington, a contractor should scope the full ridge, all penetrations, and the interior attic — not just the obvious surface damage — before you finalize an insurance claim.
How quickly can storm damage be repaired in Wilmington?
Timing for emergency tarping to stop active water intrusion depends on crew availability and weather, so ask when a contractor calls. Full storm-damage repair — tear-off, decking assessment, new shingles or panels — typically takes one to three days once materials are sourced. After a major regional storm event, expect scheduling delays of one to three weeks as local contractor capacity fills up. PickARoofer sends your request to a contractor serving your area, who contacts you directly.
Do I need a permit for storm damage repair in North Carolina?
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.