Roofers in Johnston, RI
Compare 3 categorized roofing contractors and 3 roofing-eligible listings based in Johnston, part of the Providence metro market. Browse all Rhode Island markets.
Johnston, RI
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Johnston, RI
Roofer Directory lists 3 roofing-eligible contractors in the Johnston, RI market, including 3 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 516 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.9 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 Johnston. 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 Rhode Island roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
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Providence Metro Area Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Storm statistics below cover the Providence metro area, which includes Johnston. NOAA records severe weather at the county level, so metro-area data is the most accurate picture of Johnston's roof risk.
Over the past 71 years, the Providence metro area has recorded 1,566 severe weather events and $90.4M in property damage. With 1.6 hail events, 22.1 wind events, and 17 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Johnston should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after January–July.
Based on NOAA data from 1956-2026. 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 Providence Metro Area
The Providence metro area has recorded 103 hail events since 1956, averaging 1.6 per year. The average hail size is 1.02", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 2" (egg to tennis ball-sized).
51% of hail events in the Providence 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 Johnston contractor listings.
Providence Metro Area Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in the Providence metro area runs from January 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.
Providence Metro Area Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2016 was the most active year with 100 events and $692K in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Providence Metro Area
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in the Providence metro area, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
Heavy rain over the same part of Rhode Island for the second day in a row resulted in widespread flash flooding across much of Kent County and Cranston. Information on flooding in Cranston can be found in a separate event entry for Providence County. In Coventry this included, Route 102 flooded with up to a foot of water, numerous roads flooded with one to two feet of water, including Route 117, Hopkins Hill and Sandy Bottom Roads, and Laurel and Tiogue Avenues, with cars stuck in flood wat...
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Eight to ten inches of rain fell across Kent County causing record rises on the Pawtuxet River at Cranston, cresting at nearly 21 feet, roughly 6 feet higher than the previous record set only two weeks prior. The Pawtuxet River flows into Kent County and resultant flooding occurred in Warwick, West Warwick, and Coventry. The South Branch of the Pawtuxet River also went into flood, setting a record at just over nine feet. ||Numerous basements were flooded in East Greenwich, Warwick, West War...
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Minor to moderate flooding occurred along the Blackstone and Pawtuxet Rivers as a result of melting snow and heavy rainfall. Damage was estimated at three million dollars, and affected nearly 1,400 homes and 37 businesses.The Blackstone River at Woonsocket crested at 11.65 feet at 225 am on the 23rd (flood stage is 9 feet). The Pawtuxet River at Cranston crested at 11.36 feet at 615 pm on the 22nd (flood stage is 9 feet).
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A major winter storm impacted central and northern Rhode Island with heavy snow and strong winds. The slow-moving storm, which tracked south of New England, dumped more than a foot of snow across Providence and Kent counties and knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers. Schools and businesses were shut down for three days in some communities. Officially, T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick reported a storm total of 6.5 inches. Other areas of Kent County reported 6 to 10 inch...
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Recent Severe Weather in Providence Metro Area
Winds generally gusted 40-50 mph. In Pawtucket trees and powerlines were down at the intersection of Beverage Hill and Prospect St.
In Bristol, Washington St at High St was flooded out.
In Cranston, a tree and wires were down.
In Pawtucket, a tree was down on a house.
In North Smithfield, a tree was down and on fire due to lightning.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1956-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1956. All event types from 1996. See how Providence compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Johnston Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 46/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Johnston homeowners — especially after the January–July peak season.
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