Roofing Contractors in Madison, WI
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Madison, WI
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Madison, WI
Roofer Directory lists 69 roofing-eligible contractors in the Madison, WI market, including 65 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 7,057 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 59 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 Madison. 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 Wisconsin roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
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Madison, WI Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 75 years, Madison, WI has recorded 2,594 severe weather events and $851.4M in property damage. With 29.8 hail events, 29.2 wind events, and 149 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Madison should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after April–July.
Based on NOAA data from 1951-2025. 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 Madison, WI
Madison, WI has recorded 745 hail events since 1951, averaging 29.8 per year. The average hail size is 1.16", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 4" (softball-sized).
65% of hail events in Madison, WI 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 Madison contractor listings.
Madison, WI Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Madison, WI 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.
Madison, WI Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 212 events and $9.9M in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Madison, WI
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Madison, WI, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
Black Earth Creek crested at 9.73 feet at Black Earth around 2:00 AM on 8/21/18, and at 16.6 feet at Mazomanie around 7:00 AM. The Sugar River and many other creeks and low lying areas continued to flood. The historic flooding resulted in hundreds of citizens rescued, evacuated, or stranded, especially along the highway 14 corridor which parallels Black Earth Creek and then continues into Middleton and Madison. Homes and businesses in Cross Plains, Black Earth, Mazomanie, Middleton, and the w...
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A slow-moving thunderstorm moved from the Dekorra area southeast through the Poynette area to the North Leeds area, leaving in its wake a lot of crop damage due to hail. A roughly 40 to 45-minute hail shower (stones up to the size of quarters) fell in a band from about 3 miles south-southeast of Dekorra along Kent Rd. to the McKenzie Environmental Education Center just northeast of Poynette. Crop, vegetable, and fruit damage was noted, and in some cases, an entire year's crop was lost due t...
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Wild weather occurred over parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin on April 13, 2005. Wisconsin's most-costly hailstorm pummeled a large swath from around Mineral Point (Iowa Co.) to north of Milwaukee (Milwaukee Co.), while hurricane-force thunderstorm winds raked parts of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan Counties. Here's what happened: scattered supercells developed in eastern Iowa during the late afternoon hours of April 13th and pushed east-northeastward through southern Wisconsin and n...
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A strong and destructive tornado spun up at 1715CST about 2.8 miles southeast of the geographic center of Fitchburg (or 2.0 miles north of center of Oregon), about 400 yards southwest of the intersection of CTH MM and Schnieder Rd. It continued east-southeast to the southern edge of Lake Kegonsa and tore through residential neighborhoods about 1/3 to 1/2 mile north of CTH B (Civil Towns of Dunn and Pleasant Springs, and far-northern Stoughton). It moved over the crossing of CTH A with Inter...
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Recent Severe Weather in Madison, WI
Snow accumulation of 9-12 inches.
Multiple reports of minor street flooding in the city of Portage.
Large branches down and corn bent over.
Tornado started along Highway 78 near Racek Road and went through the hills near the Black Hawk Unit before crossing County Highway Y, ending Just across Highway 12. The main area of damage was to th
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1951-2025. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1951. All event types from 1996. See how Madison compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Madison Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 81/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Madison homeowners — especially after the April–July peak season.
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