Pender County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Pender County, NC (county seat: Burgaw).
What storms hit Pender County roofs?
Short answer: 0 hail, 10 damaging wind and 2 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of October 30, 2026.
Pender County covers Burgaw, Hampstead along U.S. 17 and part of Topsail Island at Surf City. On October 11, 2026, a tornado was observed near Atkinson as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias crossed the state; the National Weather Service found no damage there and said the circulation likely stayed elevated. On September 5, 2026, fallen trees caused widespread power outages near Currie.
Weather alerts for Pender County
- Coastal Flood Advisory: New Hanover until Sat, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM ET
Recent storm reports in Pender County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado tornado | Atkinson | Tornado sighted near Rankin St and Beattys Bridge Rd heading northeast toward Hwy 421 and Point Caswell Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 NE Willard | Tree was blown down on the eastbound lanes of I-40. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | Currie | Fallen trees caused widespread power outages near the Currie area. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 E Atkinson | EM reported trees down west of Burgaw along Bell Williams Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 NE Currie | EM reported trees down near Malpass Corner. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 W Rocky Point | Tree down at Hayduke Ln and Hwy 210. Time estimated by radar and report time. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 SW Penderlea | Tree down at Tedder Rd and Jessie Moore Rd. Time estimated by radar and time of report. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 SE Saint Helena | Trees down on Old River Rd... with damage reported to a shed and siding. | |
| Wind wind damage | Rocky Point | 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 Pender County
- Forecast office: NWS Wilmington, NC issues warnings for Pender County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Pender 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 Pender County
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 Pender County
Has hail hit Pender County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger in Pender 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 Pender County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 10 damaging wind reports and 2 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 Pender 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 Pender 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.