Roof repair & replacement · Milton, Georgia
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Milton, GA
20 hail reports within 10 miles of Milton in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Milton, in Fulton County — ZIP 30004, counts 41,266 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Milton roofing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 41,266[2]-0.1% since 2020
- County
- Fulton[2]
- Land area
- 38.6 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 20[1]2016–2025 · 19 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 1.75″[1]May 22, 2020, 6.6 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- June and April[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 82[1]peak 70 mph estimated · Jun 7, 2025
- Median year homes were built
- 2002[4]the 3rd-newest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $789,000[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 66%[4]share of all housing units
What Milton's numbers say about roofing
Milton is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 41,266 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.1% since 2020[2]. The city spans 38.6 square miles at 1,069 residents per square mile (the 15th densest) and sits entirely in Fulton County, served by ZIP code 30004[3].
With 20 hail reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025, roofs of every age take hits here — new architectural shingles beside twenty-year-old three-tabs, and hail doesn't check the install date.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 30004[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Alpharetta (5.6 mi SE), Roswell (7.5 mi S) and Johns Creek (10.0 mi SE)[3].
Observers filed 20 hail reports within 10 miles of central Milton in 2016–2025, on 13 storm days across 6 years[1] — the 6th-most of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; Alpharetta (23), Roswell (23), and Johns Creek (19) for comparison. 19 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 3 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 1.75-inch on May 22, 2020, 6.6 miles NE of the center. Latest: Jun 26, 2025, 1.75-inch[1]. Reports peak in June and April.
82 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 70 mph (estimated) on Jun 7, 2025[1]. 3 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].
Half of Milton's homes were built in 2002 or later[4] — the 3rd-newest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Alpharetta (1996), Roswell (1989), and Johns Creek (1995)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.
Median home value: $789,000 (the highest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover); 66% of housing is detached houses[4].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Milton stands out for the highest median home value ($789,000)[4], the 2nd-fewest damaging-wind reports nearby (82)[1], the 3rd-newest housing (by median year built) (2002)[4], and the 3rd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (24%)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Milton, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.75″ | 5.8 mi |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75″ | 8.3 mi |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.75″ | 6.6 mi |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.5″ | 10.0 mi |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.5″ | 7.7 mi |
Milton storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Milton, 2016–2025: 20 hail reports, 82 damaging-wind reports, and 3 tornado reports[1]. Peak: 61% in June, July, and August. Busiest year 2024 (22). Busiest month June 2025 (14). Latest: damaging-wind report, Nov 25, 2025, 7.6 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | – | 7 | – | 7 |
| Mar | – | 5 | – | 5 |
| Apr | 4 | 4 | – | 8 |
| May | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Jun | 8 | 20 | – | 28 |
| Jul | 3 | 21 | – | 24 |
| Aug | 2 | 10 | – | 12 |
| Oct | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Nov | – | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | – | 7 | – | 7 |
Finding roofing help around Milton
Roof repair & replacement contractors taking requests around Milton cover ZIP code 30004.
Before you pick up the phone: after a hail or wind storm
Whose roof is it? Milton homes by building type
Most Milton homes stand alone (66%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.
After detached houses, the biggest group is attached house (townhouse, rowhouse): 2,398 of 15,594 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 10,257 | 65.8% | ±693 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 2,398 | 15.4% | ±409 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 180 | 1.2% | ±160 |
| 3–4 units | 62 | 0.4% | ±49 |
| 5–9 units | 305 | 2.0% | ±218 |
| 10–19 units | 1,380 | 8.8% | ±499 |
| 20–49 units | 436 | 2.8% | ±282 |
| 50 or more units | 530 | 3.4% | ±430 |
| Mobile home | 46 | 0.3% | ±42 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The Milton numbers behind this page
| Measure | Milton | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 24% | 14% | 10 pts higher |
| Median home value | $789,000 | $449,500 | 76% higher |
| Owner-occupied | 73% | 59% | 13 pts higher |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 82 | 100 | 18 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 66% | 58% | 8 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1994 | 8 years newer |
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 20 | 20 | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Atlanta-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Hail reports ≤10 mi | 1 inch or larger | Largest | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 20 | 19 | 1.75″ | 2002 |
| Alpharetta 5.6 mi | 23 | 22 | 1.75″ | 1996 |
| Roswell 7.5 mi | 23 | 22 | 1.75″ | 1989 |
| Johns Creek 10.0 mi | 19 | 18 | 1.75″ | 1995 |
| Woodstock 11.7 mi | 33 | 31 | 2.5″ | 2005 |
| Duluth 13.6 mi | 16 | 16 | 1.5″ | 1994 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.75″ | 5.8 mi SW |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.5″ | 10.0 mi S |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1″ | 1.1 mi N |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1″ | 7.0 mi S |
| May 2, 2025 | 1″ | 1.3 mi SE |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1″ | 7.2 mi E |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75″ | 8.3 mi E |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.25″ | 7.2 mi S |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 1″ | 7.2 mi SE |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1″ | 4.1 mi NE |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | 45 mph (est.) | 7.6 mi |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 7.6 mi |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 55 mph (est.) | 4.1 mi |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 70 mph (est.) | 8.4 mi |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 64 mph (est.) | 6.8 mi |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 64 mph (est.) | 3.5 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| April | 4 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 2 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 318 | 2.0% | ±139 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,398 | 21.8% | ±686 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,399 | 34.6% | ±572 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,949 | 31.7% | ±693 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 692 | 4.4% | ±224 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 423 | 2.7% | ±154 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 90 | 0.6% | ±71 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 190 | 1.2% | ±137 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 65 | 0.4% | ±61 |
| 1939 or earlier | 70 | 0.4% | ±70 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Milton's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 30004 | 92% | 61% |
Milton roofing questions
How often does hail hit near Milton?
On 13 days in 2016–2025, in 6 different years[1].
When is hail season in Milton?
Nearby reports peak in June and April[1].
Which Milton areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 30004[5], Fulton County. Close by: Alpharetta (5.6 mi), Roswell (7.5 mi), and Johns Creek (10.0 mi)[3].
Storm disaster declarations for Fulton County?
12 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Winter Storm (EM-3642, 2026), Hurricane Helene (DR-4830, 2024), and Hurricane Helene (EM-3616, 2024)[7].
My Milton home is fairly new — could the roof still be under warranty?
Possibly: 24% of Milton's housing units were built in 2010 or later[4], the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.