Forsyth County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Forsyth County, NC (county seat: Winston-Salem).
What storms hit Forsyth County roofs?
Short answer: 0 hail, 29 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Forsyth County is anchored by Winston-Salem, with Kernersville and Clemmons. Older neighborhoods such as Buena Vista and West End have large hardwoods. On September 5, 2026, thunderstorm winds put a tree on a house on Bridle Path Road near Clemmons, according to NOAA storm reports.
Weather alerts for Forsyth County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Recent storm reports in Forsyth County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 4 ENE Winston-Salem | Trees down causing power outages due to damage to equipment. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 SW Sedge Garden | Trees down causing power outage from damage to equipment. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 ENE Clemmons | Tree down on house on Bridle Path Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NNE Lewisville | Tree down on Chickasha Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 N Lewisville | Tree blocking roadway at Yadkinville Rd and Lewisville-Vienna Rd in Lewisville. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 ENE Pfafftown | NC DOT reports trees down blocking roadway on NC-52. Numerous power outages also repotted around the county. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 W Winston-Salem | A trained spotter reported a large tree down along Silas Creek Parkway west of Winston-Salem... between Robinhood Road and Yorkshire Road. Power outages were also repor | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 NNW Midway | Duke Energy outage to 500 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 E Walkertown | Several trees twisted/splintered and snapped off more than halfway up the trunk at Martin St and NC-66. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 N Lewisville | Trees and power lines down. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 SSE Kernersville | Large tree blown down on power lines and partially blocking southbound lanes of NC 66. | |
| Wind wind damage | 6 N Walkertown | Tree down on power lines at Mabe Rd and Easley Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NE Lewisville | Power line down on Fleetwood Circle. |
Who to contact in Forsyth County
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Forsyth County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Forsyth County 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 Forsyth County
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Common questions in Forsyth County
Has hail hit Forsyth County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger in Forsyth County 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 Forsyth County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 29 damaging wind reports and 0 tornado reports in the county 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 Forsyth County?
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 Forsyth County?
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.