Roofing Contractors in New York

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166 contractors
2 markets
4.8 avg rating
92/100 storm risk
47,078 storm events since 1952
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Markets in New York

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New York, NY
4.9 avg
107 contractors
Buffalo, NY
4.8 avg
55 contractors
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Top Roofing Markets in New York

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New York, NY 107Buffalo, NY 55
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Storm Data

New York Storm Risk Overview

92
/100
Very High Risk

Since 1952, New York has experienced 47,078 severe weather events, including 5,089 hail storms, 587 tornadoes, and $5.5B in total property damage. New York averages 78.3 hail events and 1083 high-wind events per year, making regular roof inspections essential for homeowners across the state.

Based on NOAA data from 1952-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →

5,089
Hail Events
78.3/year avg
25,632
Wind Events
Max 126 mph
587
Tornadoes
Strongest: F4
$5.5B
Property Damage
1952-2026

Hardest Hit Areas in New York

  1. 1
    Broome County
    1,237 events
  2. 2
    Saratoga County
    1,150 events
  3. 3
    Oneida County
    1,104 events
  4. 4
    Chautauqua County
    1,004 events
  5. 5
    Dutchess County
    980 events

New York Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown

Storm events by month

Peak storm season in New York runs from June through August. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in September.

Most Damaging Storms in New York

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

August 9, 2024 Flash Flood $133.0M in damage
Steuben + 22 more areas

A deep plume of tropical moisture had spread over Central New York ahead of the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Prolonged torrential rains blanketed the region during the night and early morning hours before becoming enhanced by the approaching tropical remnants. This enhancement of rainfall led to widespread flash flooding in many parts of the region where roads and bridges were destroyed and washed away along with numerous impacted properties. Several towns and villages experienced signif...

National Weather Service
September 1, 2021 Flash Flood $470.9M in damage
Kings + 9 more areas

Extremely heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida overspread southeast New York during the evening of September 1 and continued through the early morning hours of September 2. Rainfall totals ranged from 5-8 inches across much of the region, with much of that rain falling in just a few hours. The ASOS at Central Park recorded 7.19 inches of rain, including 3.15 inches in a single hour between approximately 9:00-10:00pm. This resulted in widespread catastrophic flash flood...

National Weather Service
September 7, 2011 Flood $1.1B in damage
Orange + 13 more areas

The combination of showers and thunderstorms in association with a slow moving cold front and deep tropical moisture moving up the east coast from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, produced a prolonged period of rainfall, which led to flooding across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley.

National Weather Service
June 27, 2006 Flash Flood $250.0M in damage
Delaware County

Tropical moisture continued to stream northward into upstate New York ahead of a frontal system which slowly moved westward into the eastern Great Lakes by Tuesday morning the 27th. This tropical moisture developed a batch of heavy showers and thunderstorms across much of upstate New York late Monday evening the 26th through Tuesday morning the 27th. From 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across Delaware County by Tuesday morning. The rain fell on saturated ground from previous rains that occurred ...

National Weather Service
June 27, 2006 Flash Flood $200.0M in damage
Broome County

Tropical moisture streaming into upstate New York ahead of a frontal system which moved westward into the eastern Great Lakes by Tuesday morning the 27th started the flash flood problems in western Broome County early Tuesday. The rain abated for a time during the day Tuesday before another batch of heavy rain fell Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning as the front moved back east and combined with a low pressure system moving up the eastern seaboard. This scenario spelled disaster for Br...

National Weather Service

Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1952-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1952. 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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New York experiences an average of 78 hail events per year across the state, based on NOAA data from 1952-2026. 54% 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 4.0 inches (softball-sized).
Peak severe weather season in New York runs from June through August, with July typically being the most active month. Homeowners should schedule roof inspections before or immediately after peak season.
New York has experienced 587 tornadoes over the past 75 years, averaging 8 per year. The strongest tornado in this period was rated F4.
The most damaging recent storm event in New York was a flood on September 07, 2011, causing an estimated $1.1B in property damage. The state has experienced $5.5B in total storm-related property damage since 1952.

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