Brunswick County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Brunswick County, NC (county seat: Bolivia).
What storms hit Brunswick County roofs?
Short answer: 0 hail, 6 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of October 30, 2026.
Brunswick County runs from Leland and Belville across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington down to Southport, Oak Island and the South Brunswick Islands. It is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, so many roofs are newer, but newer roofs still take wind damage on the coast. On September 5, 2026, trees were reported down on Hawk's Nest Drive in Leland during thunderstorms, according to NOAA storm reports.
Weather alerts for Brunswick County
- Coastal Flood Advisory: New Hanover until Sat, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM ET
Recent storm reports in Brunswick County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 5 NE Sandy Creek | Trees down on Hawk's Nest Drive in Leland... NC. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 S Sandy Creek | Tree down at Maco Rd and Charity Way. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind 58 mph wind | 3 E Oak Island | Weatherflow Station XOKI (Oak Island). | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 NW Navassa | LARGE TREE FELL ONTO REAR OF A HOME LOCATED ON EDGEHILL DRIVE. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 SSE Sandy Creek | Trees down along Old Maco Rd... near Shiloh Methodist Church. Time estimated by radar. |
Who to contact in Brunswick County
- Forecast office: NWS Wilmington, NC issues warnings for Brunswick County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Brunswick County government website.
- Licenses: North Carolina has no separate state license for roofers on smaller jobs. A general contractor license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors is required when the total cost of a project is $40,000 or more (G.S. 87-1), and roofing work at that size falls under the board's building, residential, or specialty roofing classifications. Below that amount, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and check the local building permit office. License lookup.
- Insurance questions: North Carolina Department of Insurance, 855-408-1212.
Roofers based in Brunswick County
Listings are businesses with an office in or near Brunswick County. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
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Common questions in Brunswick County
Has hail hit Brunswick County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger in Brunswick County since January 2025 (as of October 30, 2026). Hail smaller than an inch, and hail nobody reported, does not show up, so check your own roof and gutters after any hail.
What causes most storm roof damage around Brunswick County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 6 damaging wind reports and 0 tornado reports in the county since January 2025. Wind lifts and creases shingles and brings down limbs. See wind damage and tree on roof.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Brunswick County?
Most jurisdictions require a building permit for a re-roof. Ask the local building office, and ask your roofer to pull the permit in their name.
How do I check a roofer working in Brunswick County?
North Carolina has no separate state license for roofers on smaller jobs. A general contractor license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors is required when the total cost of a project is $40,000 or more (G.S. 87-1), and roofing work at that size falls under the board's building, residential, or specialty roofing classifications. Below that amount, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and check the local building permit office. License lookup.