Roofers in Clive, IA
Compare 4 categorized roofing contractors and 4 roofing-eligible listings based in Clive, part of the Des Moines metro market. Browse all Iowa markets.
Clive, IA
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Clive, IA
Roofer Directory lists 4 roofing-eligible contractors in the Clive, IA market, including 4 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 501 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.8 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 3 hold a 4.7 or higher.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Comparing quotes is the fastest way to gauge fair pricing in Clive. You can request a free estimate from a local roofing contractor, or read up on what a new roof costs in 2026 and when to repair versus replace before you start. Browse all Iowa roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
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Des Moines Metro Area Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Storm statistics below cover the Des Moines metro area, which includes Clive. NOAA records severe weather at the county level, so metro-area data is the most accurate picture of Clive's roof risk.
Over the past 73 years, the Des Moines metro area has recorded 3,859 severe weather events and $369.4M in property damage. With 35.6 hail events, 43.2 wind events, and 188 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Clive should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after May–July.
Based on NOAA data from 1953-2025. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in Des Moines Metro Area
The Des Moines metro area has recorded 1,288 hail events since 1953, averaging 35.6 per year. The average hail size is 1.15", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 3.5" (baseball-sized).
65% of hail events in the Des Moines metro area produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local Clive contractor listings.
Des Moines Metro Area Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in the Des Moines metro area runs from May through July. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in August.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Des Moines Metro Area Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 218 events and $15.6M in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Des Moines Metro Area
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in the Des Moines metro area, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
On March 5, 2022 a total of 15 tornadoes occurred across the state of Iowa as a warm front lifted across the area. Supercells initially developed across southwest Iowa in the vicinity of the triple point of the surface low with strong, rotating updrafts. Longevity was initially lacking with the storms, producing funnel clouds, brief tornadoes, and hail in southwest Iowa. As the cells moved northeast and matured, larger hail began to fall with golf ball sized hail falling in Adams county and b...
National Weather Service
The supercell that moved across northern Iowa during the early morning hours left behind a strong outflow boundary. This outflow boundary became established east to west across central Iowa. At the same time a complex of thunderstorms that was generated by a short wave moving across Nebraska advanced toward western Iowa just before sunrise. Though upper level jet divergence was in place, a strong mid level cap was in place through most of the night and the outflow boundary never produced a...
National Weather Service
A complex weather situation was set up over the central U.S. as a mesoscale convective system passed to the south of Iowa during the overnight hours and early morning of the 29th. Initially, the surface warm front was located to the south of this system. That was not actually the case aloft however. During the predawn hours the surface front surged north and by sunrise was located across northeast Nebraska across northern Iowa. The airmass was very unstable to the south of the front with ...
National Weather Service
The first major winter storm of the season developed over the central Rockies as a powerful upper level jet stream dove into the southern Rockies. Intense low pressure developed over northern Oklahoma, then drifted northeast on the early morning of the 26th. A cold high pressure of Arctic origin was poised to the north of Iowa. The high gradually pushed cold air south into the central U.S. causing the precipitation on the northwest edge of the storm system to change to snow. During the ea...
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Recent Severe Weather in Des Moines Metro Area
A least 2 large trees downed in Milo. Time estimated by radar.
Delayed report from mping.
Gust measured by personal weather station.
Large hardwood tree uprooted and fell on home. Delayed Report. Time estimated from radar.
Large tree branches down in Urbandale due to collapsing storm.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1953-2025. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1953. All event types from 1996. See how Des Moines compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Clive Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 81/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Clive homeowners — especially after the May–July peak season.
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