Roofing Contractors in Alabama

Compare 204 contractor listings across 3 markets in Alabama. Start with a city below, then review ratings, services, and storm-risk context before contacting a local roofer.

204 contractors
3 markets
4.9 avg rating
93/100 storm risk
38,351 storm events since 1950
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Markets in Alabama

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Birmingham, AL
4.9 avg
77 contractors
Huntsville, AL
4.9 avg
67 contractors
Mobile, AL
4.9 avg
59 contractors
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Top Roofing Markets in Alabama

These are the largest current Roofer Directory markets in Alabama. Each city page includes contractor listings, ratings, contact details, and local context where available.

Birmingham, AL 77Huntsville, AL 67Mobile, AL 59
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Storm Data

Alabama Storm Risk Overview

93
/100
Very High Risk

Since 1950, Alabama has experienced 38,351 severe weather events, including 8,106 hail storms, 3,259 tornadoes, and $12.5B in total property damage. Alabama averages 126.6 hail events and 788.1 high-wind events per year, making regular roof inspections essential for homeowners across the state.

Based on NOAA data from 1950-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →

8,106
Hail Events
126.6/year avg
21,379
Wind Events
Max 175 mph
3,259
Tornadoes
Strongest: F5
$12.5B
Property Damage
1950-2026

Hardest Hit Areas in Alabama

  1. 1
    Madison County View Huntsville contractors →
    2,059 events
  2. 2
    Lauderdale County
    1,916 events
  3. 3
    Jefferson County View Birmingham contractors →
    1,641 events
  4. 4
    Colbert County
    1,484 events
  5. 5
    Morgan County
    1,200 events

Alabama Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown

Storm events by month

Peak storm season in Alabama runs from March through June. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in July.

Most Damaging Storms in Alabama

The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded statewide in Alabama, ranked by total property damage.

April 27, 2011 Tornado $3.2B in damage
Calhoun + 25 more areas EF4, 41.79 mi path

This tornado initially touched down in rural northern Greene County and moved northeast through southern Tuscaloosa and western Jefferson Counties, causing devastating damage consistent with a violent EF4 rating to portions of the city of Tuscaloosa and western suburbs of Birmingham, before it lifted northeast of downtown Birmingham. The tornado entered Tuscaloosa County just north of CR 60, west northwest of Ralph, and moved northeast causing tree damage and minor structural damage consisten...

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April 27, 2011 Tornado $1.1B in damage
Dekalb + 10 more areas EF4, 18.86 mi path

A violent long track tornado began in the Lakeview community northeast of Geraldine before tracking northeastward, generally parallel to and just east of State Route 75. Along this line, the tornado passed through Fyffe, Rainsville, Sylvania, and eventually into northern DeKalb County south of the Cartersville community, killing 25 people. On the first day of surveys, the survey team noticed initial damage in the Lakeview community where the path width was generally around 50 yards. This in...

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August 27, 2005 Hurricane (Typhoon) $1.0B in damage
Escambia + 63 more areas

Heavy rains from Hurricane Katrina caused flooding across most of the county. Several streets had to be closed off and on throughout the day. Radar estimated that 4-6 inches of rain fell across the county with the heaviest being across the west half of the county.

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September 13, 2004 Hurricane (Typhoon) $2.5B in damage
Dale + 32 more areas

Hurricane Ivan weakened to a tropical storm as it moved north into southwest Alabama on September 16. The maximum sustained and peak wind gust recorded was 44 and 54 knots, respectively, at Dothan, AL. The lowest sea-level pressure was 1000 mb at Dothan. Rainfall amounts were quite heavy, ranging from five to eight inches. Minor flooding was reported in Coffee, Geneva, and Houston counties. Schools and many businesses were closed on September 16 and 17. An estimated 50,000 customers wer...

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May 7, 2003 Flash Flood $1.0B in damage
Jefferson County

Significant flooding occurred throughout Jefferson County. Doppler radar estimated up to 12 inches of rain fell across the county in a few hours, with 5 to 8 inches of the total occurring in just one hour. Especially hard hit were Leeds, Brookside, Cardiff, Fultondale, Trussville and Birmingham. Numerous homes across the county were flooded. At least 120 roadways were impassable. Several sewage treatment plants were flooded and minor contamination occurred. Several roadways had pav...

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Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1950-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1950. All event types from 1996.

Use the storm history above as a planning signal, then compare local contractors by city. For post-storm decisions, read the hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist.

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Alabama experiences an average of 127 hail events per year across the state, based on NOAA data from 1950-2026. 57% of hail events produce stones 1 inch or larger, which is the threshold for asphalt shingle damage. The largest hail recorded in this period was 5.4 inches (grapefruit-sized or larger).
Peak severe weather season in Alabama runs from March through June, with April typically being the most active month. Homeowners should schedule roof inspections before or immediately after peak season.
Alabama has experienced 3259 tornadoes over the past 77 years, averaging 42 per year. The strongest tornado in this period was rated F5.
The most damaging recent storm event in Alabama was a tornado on April 27, 2011, causing an estimated $3.2B in property damage. The state has experienced $12.5B in total storm-related property damage since 1950.

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