Oak Ridge roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Oak Ridge, live alerts for Guilford County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Oak Ridge?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Oak Ridge, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 0 hail, 28 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Oak Ridge is a mostly residential town in northwest Guilford County with large wooded lots.
Weather alerts for Guilford County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Oak Ridge
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Oak Ridge. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 NNE Greensboro Guilford County | Tree down on Carmel Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 S Bethany Rockingham County | Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 300 block of Barker Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 E Ellisboro Rockingham County | A couple of trees down near the intersection of Sardis Church Road and Sardis Loop. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 S Bethany Rockingham County | Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree limb along the 300 block of Spring Creek Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 N Lake Townsend Guilford County | Trees down at Millennium Dr. and N Church St. | |
| 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 Oak Ridge
- Forecast office: NWS Raleigh, NC issues warnings for Guilford County. NWS point forecast for Oak Ridge.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge
Has hail hit Oak Ridge recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge?
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 Oak Ridge?
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 Oak Ridge?
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.