Asheboro roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Asheboro, live alerts for Randolph County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Asheboro?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Asheboro, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 1 hail, 34 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Asheboro is the Randolph County seat and home of the North Carolina Zoo. On September 5, 2026, trees came down along Zoo Parkway, according to NOAA storm reports.
Weather alerts for Randolph County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Asheboro
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Asheboro. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 4 ENE Martha Randolph County | Tree blocking lane of travel on Lassiter Mill Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NNW Franklinville Randolph County | Tree in roadway on Carl Allred Rd. blocking both lanes of travel. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 WSW Franklinville Randolph County | Tree down in the 300 block of Faith Rock Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 S Franklinville Randolph County | Tree on transformer on 1800 block of Lantern Dr. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NE Ulah Randolph County | Trees down along Zoo Parkway. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 ENE Ulah Randolph County | tree down on powerlines. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 E Ulah Randolph County | Tree down in the 2000 block of Old Cox Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 6 NNE Martha Randolph County | Tree down blocking lanes of travel on Garren Town Rd near Ridges Mountain Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 N Ramseur Randolph County | Numerous reports of trees down around Ramseur. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | Ramseur Randolph County | Numerous large mature trees uprooted or snapped in the area of Kimrey Street... Curtis Street... Bush Street... Holly Hill Street... and Elam Avenue. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 NNW Seagrove Randolph County | Multiple trees down along the 200 block of Oak View Ln. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 SSW Ulah Randolph County | Multiple trees down along Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd. |
Who to contact in Asheboro
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Randolph County. NWS point forecast for Asheboro.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Asheboro local government website.
- Licenses: North Carolina has no separate state license for roofers on smaller jobs. A general contractor license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors is required when the total cost of a project is $40,000 or more (G.S. 87-1), and roofing work at that size falls under the board's building, residential, or specialty roofing classifications. Below that amount, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and check the local building permit office. License lookup.
- Insurance questions: North Carolina Department of Insurance, 855-408-1212.
Roofers based in or near Asheboro
No contractors in the directory list an office here yet. Most Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad roofers travel; see the full directory. Roofers based here can add a free listing.
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Common questions in Asheboro
Has hail hit Asheboro recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 1 hail report of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Asheboro since January 2025 (as of November 2, 2026). Hail smaller than an inch, and hail nobody reported, does not show up, so check your own roof and gutters after any hail.
What causes most storm roof damage around Asheboro?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 34 damaging wind reports and 0 tornado reports nearby since January 2025. Wind lifts and creases shingles and brings down limbs. See wind damage and tree on roof.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Asheboro?
Most jurisdictions require a building permit for a re-roof. Ask the local building office, and ask your roofer to pull the permit in their name.
How do I check a roofer working in Asheboro?
North Carolina has no separate state license for roofers on smaller jobs. A general contractor license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors is required when the total cost of a project is $40,000 or more (G.S. 87-1), and roofing work at that size falls under the board's building, residential, or specialty roofing classifications. Below that amount, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and check the local building permit office. License lookup.