Burgaw roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Burgaw, live alerts for Pender County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Burgaw?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Burgaw, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 0 hail, 10 damaging wind and 1 tornado reports since January 2025, as of October 30, 2026.
Burgaw is the Pender County seat, about 25 miles north of Wilmington, with many older homes and wooded lots.
Weather alerts for Pender County
- Coastal Flood Advisory: New Hanover until Sat, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM ET
Storm reports near Burgaw
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Burgaw. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 3 NE Willard Pender County | Tree was blown down on the eastbound lanes of I-40. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | Currie Pender County | Fallen trees caused widespread power outages near the Currie area. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 E Atkinson Pender County | EM reported trees down west of Burgaw along Bell Williams Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 NE Currie Pender County | EM reported trees down near Malpass Corner. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 W Rocky Point Pender County | Tree down at Hayduke Ln and Hwy 210. Time estimated by radar and report time. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 SW Penderlea Pender County | Tree down at Tedder Rd and Jessie Moore Rd. Time estimated by radar and time of report. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 SE Saint Helena Pender County | Trees down on Old River Rd... with damage reported to a shed and siding. | |
| Wind wind damage | Rocky Point Pender County | Multiple trees down across the western part of the county... including one downed tree onto a car on US HWY 177 S. |
Who to contact in Burgaw
- Forecast office: NWS Wilmington, NC issues warnings for Pender County. NWS point forecast for Burgaw.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Burgaw local 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 or near Burgaw
No contractors in the directory list an office here yet. Most Wilmington and the Cape Fear coast roofers travel; see the full directory. Roofers based here can add a free listing.
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Common questions in Burgaw
Has hail hit Burgaw recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Burgaw 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 Burgaw?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 10 damaging wind reports and 1 tornado report nearby 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 Burgaw?
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 Burgaw?
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.