Burlington roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Burlington, live alerts for Alamance County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Burlington?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Burlington, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 1 hail, 19 damaging wind and 2 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Burlington is Alamance County's largest city, with older mill-village homes and newer subdivisions.
Weather alerts for Alamance County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Burlington
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Burlington. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 1 E Altamahaw Alamance County | Tree down on State Road 1002. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 WSW Burlington Alamance County | Tree down on a home on Elderwood Drive. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 NE Saxapahaw Alamance County | powerlines down near goshawk ln. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 E Altamahaw Alamance County | Trees down in the area of Basin Creek Rd and Danielly Waterwheel Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 SE Pleasant Grove Alamance County | Tree down near Route 119 and Dickey Mill Road resulting in a power outage. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NNE Elon College Alamance County | Tree down near Power Line Road and University Drive resulting in a power outage. | |
| Wind wind damage | Burlington Alamance County | Duke Energy outage to 600 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment. | |
| Wind wind damage | Burlington Alamance County | Duke Energy outage to 600 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment. | |
| Hail 1.25" hail | 3 SW Mebane Alamance County | Picture passed along via social media shows a hail stone ranging from 1 to 1.5 inches. Time and approximate location estimated from radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NNE Saxapahaw Alamance County | A tree fell on a house near the 1760 block of Duck Trail in Saxapahaw. | |
| Wind wind damage | Gibsonville Alamance County | One tree was reported down in the town of Gibsonville... near the Guilford and Alamance county line. |
Who to contact in Burlington
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Alamance County. NWS point forecast for Burlington.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Burlington 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 Burlington
Listings are businesses with an office in or near Burlington. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
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Common questions in Burlington
Has hail hit Burlington recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 1 hail report of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Burlington 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 Burlington?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 19 damaging wind reports and 2 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 Burlington?
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 Burlington?
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.