Roofers in Elkhorn, NE
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Elkhorn, NE
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Elkhorn, NE
Roofer Directory lists 5 roofing-eligible contractors in the Elkhorn, NE market, including 5 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 738 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.7 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 4 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 Elkhorn. 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 Nebraska roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
Omaha Metro Area Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Storm statistics below cover the Omaha metro area, which includes Elkhorn. NOAA records severe weather at the county level, so metro-area data is the most accurate picture of Elkhorn's roof risk.
Over the past 74 years, the Omaha metro area has recorded 2,296 severe weather events and $1.4B in property damage. With 26.7 hail events, 30.4 wind events, and 69 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Elkhorn should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after April–July.
Based on NOAA data from 1953-2026. 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 Omaha Metro Area
The Omaha metro area has recorded 913 hail events since 1953, averaging 26.7 per year. The average hail size is 1.28", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 4.75" (grapefruit-sized or larger).
70% of hail events in the Omaha 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 Elkhorn contractor listings.
Omaha Metro Area Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in the Omaha metro area runs from April 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.
Omaha Metro Area Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 180 events and $101.2M in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Omaha Metro Area
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in the Omaha metro area, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
The prevailing upper-level pattern for the end of July featured a trough over the Pacific Northwest, favoring southwesterly flow over the central Great Plains. Two troughs ejected out into the north-central CONUS during this episode. The first brought two back to back nights of severe weather across portions of northeast Nebraska the night of the 28th and the 29th. The second trough moved out into the central Plains and brought the synoptic scale forcing for a historic severe wind event that ...
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A 971mb bomb cyclone moved out of the central Rockies on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 and helped to create widespread, moderate to major, and in many cases historic, flooding across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. From 4 to 15 inches of snow cover remained across the mid Missouri River valley, and the ground was frozen with existing frost depths of 15 to 23 inches. Warm temperatures allowed all of the snow to rapidly melt and record moisture allowed 1 to 2.5 inches of rain to fall over a 48 h...
National Weather Service
Two large hail producing thunderstorm cells tracked across the greater Omaha area this day, one across Douglas county and the other across Sarpy county. The storm that moved across Douglas county began producing large hail around Yutan, in Saunders county just to the west of the Douglas county line. The cell tracked across Elkhorn and then hit the western portions of Omaha with hail up to golfball size. The hail decreased in size to around 3/4 inch by the time the storm reached the easte...
National Weather Service
A 5 to 15 minute hail storm hit the Omaha, Council Bluffs and Bellevue area causing extensive auto and roof damage. The hail covered the ground to several inches in some locations with most stones in the 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch range, although some were larger. From central into downtown Omaha, as the hail fell the visibility was lowered to near zero and the hail drifted like snow and shovels were used to clear some sidewalks. An elderly Omaha woman was injured with some cuts and bruises from t...
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Recent Severe Weather in Omaha Metro Area
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 62 mph in Omaha, NE.
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 64 mph near Millard, NE.
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 59 mph near Arlington, NE. Nebraska Mesonet 6E Winslow measured gust of 58 mph.
The office received snowfall reports of 4 to 6 inches from the public and Amateur Radio. The heaviest snowfall was estimated around the eastern edge of the county.
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 62 mph near Kennard, NE.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1953-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1953. All event types from 1996. See how Omaha compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Elkhorn Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 84/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Elkhorn homeowners — especially after the April–July peak season.
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