Corinth's storm record
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 57 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Corinth from 2016 through the September 2026 update. Corinth has been hit directly more than once:
- March 26, 2017: 4.25-inch hail at Corinth, about two miles north of the center of the city, with 2.75-inch and 2.5-inch hail reported less than half a mile from the center the same day. It's still the biggest hailstone NOAA lists in Corinth.
- April 11, 2016: 2.75-inch hail about a mile from the center of Corinth, and 4-inch hail in Denton about five miles north.
- June 11, 2023: 3-inch hail near Lewisville about five miles south, and 4.25-inch hail near Bartonville.
- March 14, 2024: 2-inch hail about two miles south of Corinth and 3.5-inch hail near Bartonville about six miles away.
- May 28, 2024 brought 1.25-inch hail under a mile from the center of town, and 1-inch hail fell about two and a half miles north on June 8, 2025.
Hail isn't the only thing that takes roofs in Corinth. NOAA lists a 77 mph gust measured by a weather station at the North Central Texas College campus in Corinth on July 10, 2019 (school staff estimated the winds at 65 to 70 mph), and a 64 mph gust at the same campus a month earlier. On March 2, 2023, a 67 mph gust was measured in Lake Dallas, about three miles away. On May 28, 2024, thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across Lewisville and collapsed a structure there, and a 66 mph gust was reported at TWU in Denton. Wind that strong lifts and creases shingles along ridges, rakes and eaves, which is where we look first.
A city built fast, with a lot of first roofs
Corinth was a railroad townsite of a few hundred people as late as 1970; the Handbook of Texas counts 461 residents that year and 11,325 by 2000, and Census estimates put it near 25,300 today. That means nearly every house in Corinth went up after 1970, and many neighborhoods along I-35E were built with builder-grade shingles that have now been through several hail seasons. Those are usually the first roofs to fail after a storm like March 2017. When we replace one, we don't put the same thing back: every shingle roof we install is Class 3 impact-rated or better, with Class 4 available.
One storm, four Lake Cities
Corinth, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek and Shady Shores sit side by side along I-35E at the west end of Lewisville Lake and share the Lake Cities Fire Department, so a storm that hits one usually hits its neighbors within minutes. The difference after the storm is the paperwork: each town has its own permit office, fees and inspection setup, and an address can be in one town while the house across the street is in another. We check which town your property is in before we file anything.
After a storm: what to do first
- Stay off the roof. Wet, damaged roofs are slick, and hail damage is easy to miss from a ladder anyway.
- Take your own photos of dented gutters, vents, cars, patio furniture and any water inside, with the date.
- Write down the date of the storm. Your claim runs from the date of loss, not the day you noticed the leak.
- Be careful with door-knockers. Ask any roofer for proof that they're registered with your city where it requires registration, a local office you can drive to, and a written scope before you sign anything.
- Call us for a free inspection with a photo report. We answer storm and leak calls 24/7, so call (817) 733-9228 any time.
What our storm inspection covers
We get on the roof. Hail bruising rarely shows from the yard, and a quick look from a ladder at the gutter line misses most of it. On every roof we:
- Check every slope for bruised or fractured shingles and granule loss, and photograph each hit we find
- Look at the soft metals (vents, gutters, downspouts, flashing) for dents that show how big the hail was and which way it came from
- Check the ridge, hips and starter course, where wind damage usually starts
- Look for creased, lifted or missing shingles and loose metal trim after high wind
- Check flashings, pipe boots and every penetration
- Go into the attic and check the decking wherever we see leak stains
Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see. An inspection usually takes 15 to 45 minutes, and you only need to be home if there are leaks inside. If the roof is fine, we'll tell you so, and the report is yours to keep either way.
How a hail or wind claim works with us
- Stop the water. If the storm opened the roof, we tarp it or make a temporary repair. Tarping is priced by size, pitch and stories, and it's included in the claim when there is one. Keep your photos and receipts.
- Inspection and photo report. You see what we see before you decide anything.
- You decide whether to file. The claim is between you and your insurance company. If the damage is small next to your deductible, we'll say so.
- We meet your adjuster on the roof. We walk the slopes together and point out the damage we photographed, slope by slope.
- You get the insurer's scope. If it leaves out damage we documented, we give you the photos and measurements so you can ask your insurer to take another look. We don't negotiate with your insurer for you, and we never promise what an insurer will pay.
- The work. Our own crew does the repair or replacement, and we file the permit wherever the city requires one.
- Closeout. Many replacement-cost policies hold back part of the payment until the work is finished. We give you the final invoice and completion photos your insurer asks for.
If you file an insurance claim, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and a contractor may not waive, absorb or rebate it. We never will. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file; check your policy. We aren't public adjusters. We document the damage and build our scope from what we actually find.
City of Corinth permits and contractor registration
Corinth's fee schedule lists a residential re-roof permit at $0.04 per square foot. The city also publishes its own guide to hiring a roofing contractor, and it's worth reading before you sign anything after a storm. It says:
- A contractor who does roofing work in Corinth has to be registered with the city as a general contractor, and the registration has to be in place before a permit can be issued.
- Getting the permit is the roofing contractor's job, and you should ask for a copy before work starts.
- Ask for proof of current insurance; the city suggests at least $100,000 in liability coverage.
Since March 27, 2025, Corinth takes permits through its Civic Access portal. We register, file the permit, send you a copy and call for the inspection. If the storm wrecked a patio cover or a shed, patio covers and accessory buildings over 100 square feet carry their own permit fee, so we file that separately.
Replacing a storm-damaged roof in Corinth: your options
A storm replacement is the one time a lot of owners get to choose a better roof than the one the builder put on. Here's what we install:
| Option | Why owners pick it after a storm |
|---|---|
| Class 4 impact-rated shingles | The highest UL 2218 impact class, a familiar look most HOAs approve, and it may qualify for an insurer credit |
| Standing seam metal | Won't crack, curl or lose granules; hidden fasteners; 24 or 26 gauge panels formed on our own roll formers |
| Stone-coated steel and metal shingles | Steel underneath with a shake, shingle or tile look from the street |
| Designer shingles | Slate or shake looks on larger homes, Class 3 impact rating or better |
| R-panel or PBR | Shops, barns, carports and outbuildings that took hail or lost panels in the wind |
Every shingle roof we install is Class 3 impact-rated or better, with Class 4 available. No roof is hail-proof, and very large hail can dent steel, but metal usually keeps shedding water after storms that ruin shingles. More on metal in Corinth: metal roofing in Corinth and standing seam in Corinth.
Texas insurers must offer a premium credit for UL 2218 impact-rated roofs, but each company sets its own amount, and Class 4 earns the largest. We can't promise a discount; ask your insurer for their figure in writing. After a qualifying install we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you. See the Texas impact-resistant roof discount.
Replacement day
- Property protected: tarps over landscaping, and the driveway and pool covered as needed
- Tear-off down to the deck, with bad decking replaced and noted in your report
- Synthetic underlayment, ice and water protection in the valleys, and new flashings, vents and pipe boots
- The new roof installed by our own crew
- Magnet sweep for nails, final photos, and your workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job
When your shingle has been discontinued
On older roofs the original shingle is often discontinued, so a patch won't match. We can make a temporary repair to stop the leak and document the discontinued shingle with photos for your claim. Many newer policies exclude matching or replacement for discontinued shingles, so check your policy. We don't deal or negotiate with your insurer.
Who handles storm damage and roof replacement in Corinth?
Snow Roofing & Exteriors does. Here are the facts you can check before you let anyone on your roof:
- 75 years as a family roofing business, and 30 years in the business for owner Blake Snow, who is still on the roofs.
- Over $80 million in completed roofing projects, from small repairs to multi-million-dollar jobs.
- 5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport, Decatur and Rhome.
- Our own roll formers for standing seam and R-panel, in 24 or 26 gauge, with metal lead times that are typically 1 to 2 weeks.
- Our own crew, about 28 road miles (roughly 40 minutes) from Corinth at our Rhome office, doing the tear-off and the new roof.
- Snow Roofing & Exteriors is BBB A+ rated.
See also: our Corinth roofing page, metal roofing in Corinth, standing seam in Corinth, and storm damage in nearby Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek and Denton.
Residential warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
