Roof repair & replacement · Pickerington, Ohio
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Pickerington, OH
41 hail reports within 10 miles of Pickerington in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Pickerington, in Fairfield County and Franklin County — ZIP 43147, counts 26,333 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Pickerington roofing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 26,333[2]+14.1% since 2020
- County
- Fairfield / Franklin[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 10.2 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 41[1]2016–2025 · 22 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 1.75″[1]May 3, 2022, 8.6 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- April and May[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 70[1]peak 70 mph estimated · Apr 14, 2019
- Median year homes were built
- 2003[4]the newest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $339,600[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 69%[4]share of all housing units
What Pickerington's numbers say about roofing
Pickerington is one of the fastest-growing Columbus-metro suburbs tracked here: 26,333 people (2025 estimate), up 14.1% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 10.2 square miles holding 2,583 residents per square mile, the 9th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Fairfield County and Franklin County, with ZIP code 43147[3].
With 41 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.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 43147[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Reynoldsburg (5.3 mi N), Whitehall (8.5 mi NW) and Gahanna (12.0 mi NW)[3].
Observers filed 41 hail reports within 10 miles of central Pickerington in 2016–2025, on 19 storm days across 9 years[1] — the 6th-most of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; Reynoldsburg (42), Whitehall (54), and Gahanna (46) for comparison. 22 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 1 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 1.75-inch on May 3, 2022, 8.6 miles E of the center. Latest: Apr 2, 2025, 1.25-inch[1]. Reports peak in April and May.
70 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 70 mph (estimated) on Apr 14, 2019[1]. 4 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].
Half of Pickerington's homes were built in 2003 or later[4] — the newest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Reynoldsburg (1984), Whitehall (1962), and Gahanna (1985)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.
Median home value: $339,600 (the 8th-highest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover); 69% of housing is detached houses[4].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Pickerington stands out for the newest housing (by median year built) (2003)[4] and the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (25%)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Pickerington, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | 1.75″ | 8.6 mi |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.5″ | 9.9 mi |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25″ | 9.3 mi |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.25″ | 3.9 mi |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.25″ | 3.9 mi |
Pickerington storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Pickerington, 2016–2025: 41 hail reports, 70 damaging-wind reports, and 4 tornado reports[1]. Peak: spread out; March, April, and July held 49%. Busiest year 2018 (20). Busiest month July 2023 (9). Latest: damaging-wind report, Sep 21, 2025, 7.8 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Feb | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Mar | 7 | 10 | – | 17 |
| Apr | 15 | 4 | – | 19 |
| May | 8 | 6 | – | 14 |
| Jun | – | 17 | – | 17 |
| Jul | 6 | 14 | – | 20 |
| Aug | – | 11 | – | 11 |
| Sep | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Oct | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| Nov | – | 2 | – | 2 |
Finding roofing help around Pickerington
Requests go to Roof repair & replacement contractors serving the Pickerington area — ZIP code 43147.
Before reaching out: after a hail or wind storm
Whose roof is it? Pickerington homes by building type
Most Pickerington homes stand alone (69%[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): 752 of 8,882 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 6,162 | 69.4% | ±336 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 752 | 8.5% | ±206 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 217 | 2.4% | ±142 |
| 3–4 units | 504 | 5.7% | ±184 |
| 5–9 units | 438 | 4.9% | ±176 |
| 10–19 units | 473 | 5.3% | ±219 |
| 20–49 units | 67 | 0.8% | ±70 |
| 50 or more units | 269 | 3.0% | ±177 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The Pickerington numbers behind this page
| Measure | Pickerington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 25% | 10% | 15 pts higher |
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 41 | 35 | 6 more |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 70 | 80 | 10 fewer |
| Owner-occupied | 77% | 71% | 6 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 69% | 67% | 2 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 | 18 years newer |
| Median home value | $339,600 | $339,600 | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Columbus-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Hail reports ≤10 mi | 1 inch or larger | Largest | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington | 41 | 22 | 1.75″ | 2003 |
| Reynoldsburg 5.3 mi | 42 | 20 | 1.25″ | 1984 |
| Whitehall 8.5 mi | 54 | 27 | 1.5″ | 1962 |
| Gahanna 12.0 mi | 46 | 24 | 1.75″ | 1985 |
| Lancaster 14.0 mi | 23 | 17 | 2.5″ | 1963 |
| Grove City 16.1 mi | 37 | 16 | 1.5″ | 1995 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25″ | 9.3 mi E |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1″ | 8.4 mi SE |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 1″ | 7.3 mi NW |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1″ | 9.0 mi NW |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1″ | 5.9 mi SW |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1″ | 9.4 mi NW |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.75″ | 9.6 mi NW |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1″ | 5.7 mi N |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1″ | 5.0 mi NW |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 0.75″ | 3.2 mi NW |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 7.8 mi |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 52 mph (est.) | 9.5 mi |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 8.3 mi |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 8.6 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 60 mph | 10.0 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 59 mph | 9.4 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February | 3 |
| March | 7 |
| April | 15 |
| May | 8 |
| July | 6 |
| October | 2 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 431 | 4.9% | ±167 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,809 | 20.4% | ±280 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,959 | 33.3% | ±352 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,524 | 17.2% | ±278 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 657 | 7.4% | ±209 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 723 | 8.1% | ±195 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 318 | 3.6% | ±134 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 184 | 2.1% | ±106 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 47 | 0.5% | ±46 |
| 1939 or earlier | 230 | 2.6% | ±102 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Pickerington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 43147 | 97% | 32% |
Common Pickerington roofing questions
How often does hail hit near Pickerington?
On 19 days in 2016–2025, in 9 different years[1].
When is hail season in Pickerington?
Nearby reports peak in April and May[1].
Which Pickerington areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 43147[5], Fairfield County. Close by: Reynoldsburg (5.3 mi), Whitehall (8.5 mi), and Gahanna (12.0 mi)[3].
Storm disaster declarations for Fairfield County?
7 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4077, 2012), Severe Storms (EM-3346, 2012), and Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (DR-1805, 2008)[7].
My Pickerington home is fairly new — could the roof still be under warranty?
Possibly: 25% of Pickerington's housing units were built in 2010 or later[4], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Columbus-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.