If you've lived in Acadiana for more than a few years, you already know what storm season looks like here. The National Weather Service confirms Lafayette and the surrounding parishes see a tropical storm pass through the area roughly every 1.6 years, and a hurricane once every 3.3 years. That doesn't count the severe thunderstorms, supercell systems, and hail events that roll through outside of hurricane season.
In May 2024, storms brought wind gusts approaching 70 to 80 miles per hour to the Lafayette Regional Airport and Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia. Youngsville was pelted with hail. Trees came down in Carencro, Duson, and Scott. Tens of thousands of residents lost power across the region in a single night. The week before, an EF-2 tornado had already touched down in the area, killing a resident and destroying homes and businesses in Henderson.
This is not unusual weather for Acadiana. This is just spring.
A roof in this region doesn't get a break. And when a storm does damage, the clock starts immediately, because every hour water gets into your home, the cost to fix it grows.
Most homeowners walk outside after a storm, look up, and if they don't see missing shingles or a hole in the roof, they assume everything is fine. That assumption leads to some of the most expensive roof repairs we see.
Hail damage, in particular, is nearly impossible to spot without getting on the roof. Hailstones bruise and crack the protective granule layer on asphalt shingles without creating visible holes. Over the following months, those bruised spots let water through, and by the time you see a ceiling stain inside, the damage has already spread well beyond the original impact points.
Wind damage can also be deceptive. A shingle that looks intact from the street may have had its adhesive strip broken by high winds, meaning it's no longer properly sealed and will lift or detach in the next storm.
If a significant storm passed through your area in the last two years, it's worth getting a professional inspection. The inspection is free. The alternative can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Filing a roof insurance claim after storm damage is one of the most frustrating experiences homeowners face. The documentation requirements are specific, the adjuster's timeline is out of your control, and one missed detail can result in a denied or underpaid claim.
Roof Kings of Louisiana has helped homeowners across Acadiana navigate the insurance process from the first call to the final payment. Here's what we do:
You focus on your family. We'll handle the roof and the paperwork.
