Kernersville roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Kernersville, live alerts for Forsyth County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Kernersville?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Kernersville, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 0 hail, 28 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Kernersville sits between Winston-Salem and Greensboro along I-40 and Business 40.
Weather alerts for Forsyth County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Kernersville
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Kernersville. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 4 ENE Winston-Salem Forsyth County | Trees down causing power outages due to damage to equipment. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 SW Sedge Garden Forsyth County | Trees down causing power outage from damage to equipment. | |
| 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 | 3 ENE Pfafftown Forsyth County | NC DOT reports trees down blocking roadway on NC-52. Numerous power outages also repotted around the county. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NW Jamestown Guilford County | Trees and power lines down at Meadowlark Rd. and Eastchester Dr. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 E Walkertown Forsyth County | Several trees twisted/splintered and snapped off more than halfway up the trunk at Martin St and NC-66. | |
| 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 | 6 N Walkertown Forsyth County | Tree down on power lines at Mabe Rd and Easley Rd. |
Who to contact in Kernersville
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Forsyth County. NWS point forecast for Kernersville.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Kernersville 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 Kernersville
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 Kernersville
Has hail hit Kernersville recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Kernersville 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 Kernersville?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 28 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 Kernersville?
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 Kernersville?
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.