High Point roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of High Point, live alerts for Guilford County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in High Point?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of High Point, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 2 hail, 18 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
High Point spans four counties (Guilford, Davidson, Randolph and Forsyth). Its permit office can tell you whether a re-roof needs a permit at your address.
Weather alerts for Guilford County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near High Point
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of High Point. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 4 SW Sedge Garden Forsyth County | Trees down causing power outage from damage to equipment. | |
| Wind wind damage | 6 SW Pleasant Garden Randolph County | Tree in the road blocking Coltrane Mill Road at River Mill Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 SE Colfax Guilford County | Branches and large limbs down on I-85 near Route 68. | |
| Wind 69 mph wind | 5 ESE Colfax Guilford County | GSO reported a wind gust to 60 kt or 69 mph. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 SE Archdale Randolph County | Multiple large trees were blown down near the intersection of Gregg St. and Roby Dr.... including at least one that fell across power lines... snapped a power pole... a | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NW Jamestown Guilford County | Trees and power lines down at Meadowlark Rd. and Eastchester Dr. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NNW Trinity Randolph County | Tree in road near intersection of Old Thomasville Rd and Missionary Church Dr. | |
| Wind 59 mph wind | 5 ESE Colfax Guilford County | 59 mph wind gust measured at KGSO. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 SSE Kernersville Forsyth County | Large tree blown down on power lines and partially blocking southbound lanes of NC 66. | |
| Wind wind damage | 7 SSE Archdale Randolph County | A tree was blown down... blocking both lanes of traffic on Mt Gilead Church Rd near Level Pines Rd. Time estimated by radar. |
Who to contact in High Point
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Guilford County. NWS point forecast for High Point.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the High Point 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 High Point
Listings are businesses with an office in or near High Point. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
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Common questions in High Point
Has hail hit High Point recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 2 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of High Point 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 High Point?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 18 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 High Point?
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 High Point?
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.