New Hanover County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for New Hanover County, NC (county seat: Wilmington).
What storms hit New Hanover County roofs?
Short answer: 0 hail, 10 damaging wind and 1 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of October 30, 2026.
New Hanover County holds the city of Wilmington and the beach towns of Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. It is one of North Carolina's coastal counties, so wind and hail coverage on some homes, especially near the beaches, is written by the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA) rather than the main homeowners insurer. Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach in September 2018, and roof claims from that storm shaped how many local roofs were rebuilt.
Weather alerts for New Hanover County
- Coastal Flood Advisory: New Hanover until Sat, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM ET
Recent storm reports in New Hanover County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 1 N Bayshore | Tree down on home along Old Market St. Time estimated by radar and time of report. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NW Ogden | Large limb down near Middle Sound Loop Rd and Darden Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 W Bayshore | Several power outages in the area resulting from fallen trees and limbs | |
| Wind 59 mph wind | Wilmington Intl Arpt | ||
| Wind wind damage | 2 WSW Wilmington | Large tree down on River Rd | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 SW Seagate | Palm tree down in yard on Bradford Rd in Wilmington |
Who to contact in New Hanover County
- Forecast office: NWS Wilmington, NC issues warnings for New Hanover County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the New Hanover 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 New Hanover County
Listings are businesses with an office in or near New Hanover County. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
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Common questions in New Hanover County
Has hail hit New Hanover County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 10 damaging wind reports and 1 tornado report 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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.