Guilford County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Guilford County, NC (county seat: Greensboro).
What storms hit Guilford County roofs?
Short answer: 2 hail, 30 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Guilford County holds Greensboro, most of High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge and Summerfield. Warnings come from the National Weather Service office in Raleigh. On September 18, 2026, the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) measured a 69 mph thunderstorm gust, and limbs came down on I-85 near Colfax, according to NOAA storm reports. An EF-2 tornado crossed east Greensboro in April 2018, a reminder that the Triad gets tornadoes too.
Weather alerts for Guilford County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Recent storm reports in Guilford County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 3 W Climax | Tree down near NC 62. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 SE Colfax | Branches and large limbs down on I-85 near Route 68. | |
| Wind 69 mph wind | 5 ESE Colfax | GSO reported a wind gust to 60 kt or 69 mph. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NNE Greensboro | Tree down on Carmel Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 SW Mcleansville | 2 trees down on the 2700 block of East Gate City Blvd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 SE Climax | tree down on power lines. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 NE Forest Oaks | Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down southeast of Greensboro. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 ENE Greensboro | WFMY reported a large tree down and blocking multiple lanes of travel near W Wendover Ave and Latham Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 N Lake Townsend | Trees down at Millennium Dr. and N Church St. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NW Jamestown | Trees and power lines down at Meadowlark Rd. and Eastchester Dr. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 N Forest Oaks | Reports of trees down along Lee St near Youngs Mill Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 NNE Lake Townsend | Hundred power outages reported due to trees on powerlines. | |
| Wind 59 mph wind | 5 ESE Colfax | 59 mph wind gust measured at KGSO. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 ENE Greensboro | A tree fell through roof of a home. No injuries. |
Who to contact in Guilford County
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Guilford County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Guilford 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 Guilford County
Listings are businesses with an office in or near Guilford County. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
Nearby
- Greensboro
- High Point
- Jamestown
- Oak Ridge
- Summerfield
- Forsyth County
- Alamance County
- Rockingham County
- Randolph County
Common questions in Guilford County
Has hail hit Guilford County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 2 hail reports of one inch or larger in Guilford 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 Guilford County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 30 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 Guilford 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 Guilford 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.