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Roof repair & replacement · Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Reynoldsburg, OH

42 hail reports within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Reynoldsburg, in Franklin County and Licking County and Fairfield County — ZIP 43068, counts 43,350 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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Reynoldsburg at a glance for roofing

Population (2025 est.)
43,350[2]+5.5% since 2020
County
Franklin / Licking / Fairfield[2]city spans more than one county
Land area
11.3 sq mi[3]
Population density
3,826 / sq mi[2][3]
Hail reports within 10 mi
42[1]2016–2025 · 20 at 1 inch or larger
Largest hail reported nearby
1.25″[1]Mar 14, 2019, 7.9 mi from city center
Months with the most hail reports
April and July[1]2016–2025
Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
80[1]peak 69 mph estimated · Jun 13, 2022
Median year homes were built
1984[4]the 7th-oldest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
Median home value
$244,300[4]2020–2024
Detached single-family homes
59%[4]share of all housing units

Reading the Reynoldsburg data for roofing

Reynoldsburg counts 43,350 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 5.5% since 2020[2]. The city spans 11.3 square miles at 3,826 residents per square mile (the 1st densest) and spans Franklin County and Licking County and Fairfield County, served by ZIP code 43068[3].

With 42 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: 43068[5].

Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Whitehall (5.1 mi W), Pickerington (5.3 mi S) and Gahanna (7.1 mi NW)[3].

Observers filed 42 hail reports within 10 miles of central Reynoldsburg in 2016–2025, on 20 storm days across 10 years[1] — the 4th-most of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; Whitehall (54), Pickerington (41), and Gahanna (46) for comparison. 20 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6].

Biggest: 1.25-inch on Mar 14, 2019, 7.9 miles S of the center. Latest: Apr 2, 2025, 1.0-inch[1]. Reports peak in April and July.

80 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 69 mph (estimated) on Jun 13, 2022[1]. 7 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].

Half of Reynoldsburg's homes were built before 1984[4] — the 7th-oldest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Whitehall (1962), Pickerington (2003), and Gahanna (1985)). Expect a mix of first replacements and newer warrantied roofs.

Median home value: $244,300 (the 4th-lowest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover); 59% of housing is detached houses[4].

Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Reynoldsburg stands out for the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (59%)[4].

Hail reports within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg, 2016–2025

N 5 mi10 mi
Largest reports
DateSizeDistance
Mar 14, 20191.25″7.9 mi
Mar 14, 20191.25″7.9 mi
Apr 2, 20251″9.6 mi
Feb 27, 20251″3.9 mi
Apr 17, 20241″6.3 mi
Each dot is one hail report, sized by hail diameter, placed relative to the city center. Rings: 5 and 10 miles.[1]

Reynoldsburg storm calendar

Within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg, 2016–2025: 42 hail reports, 80 damaging-wind reports, and 7 tornado reports[1]. Peak: spread out; March, June, and July held 50%. Busiest year 2020 (27). Busiest month July 2023 (11). Latest: damaging-wind report, Sep 21, 2025, 3.1 mi out.

JFMAMJJASOND2016201720182019202020212022202320242025Mar 2016: 2Apr 2016: 3Jun 2016: 4Aug 2016: 2Feb 2017: 1Mar 2017: 1Jun 2017: 1Jul 2017: 3Aug 2017: 2Nov 2017: 1Jan 2018: 1Apr 2018: 5May 2018: 3Jun 2018: 4Jul 2018: 1Aug 2018: 1Sep 2018: 2Mar 2019: 8Jul 2019: 3Aug 2019: 2Sep 2019: 1Mar 2020: 1May 2020: 9Jun 2020: 2Jul 2020: 7Aug 2020: 4Oct 2020: 2Nov 2020: 2Jul 2021: 1May 2022: 3Jun 2022: 2Feb 2023: 1Jun 2023: 1Jul 2023: 11Feb 2024: 8Mar 2024: 2Apr 2024: 4Jun 2024: 3Jul 2024: 1Aug 2024: 2Feb 2025: 1Mar 2025: 4Apr 2025: 3Jun 2025: 3Sep 2025: 1
Reynoldsburg, 2016–2025
MonthHailDamaging windTornadoAll
Jan–1–1
Feb42511
Mar810–18
Apr123–15
May510–15
Jun118120
Jul1017–27
Aug–13–13
Sep–314
Oct2––2
Nov–3–3
Darker squares, more reports. NOAA Storm Events Database[1].

roofing help in Reynoldsburg: what to do next

Roof repair & replacement contractors taking requests around Reynoldsburg cover ZIP code 43068.

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Before you call: after a hail or wind storm

Whose roof is it? Reynoldsburg homes by building type

With 36%[4] of Reynoldsburg's homes attached or in multi-unit buildings (multi-unit buildings alone: 30%, the 2nd-highest multi-unit share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover), many roofs here are shared: in a townhouse, condo or apartment, ask your HOA, association or landlord who handles the roof before you hire anyone.

After detached houses, the biggest group is 5–9 units: 1,601 of 17,986 housing units[4].

Reynoldsburg's 858 mobile homes (4.8%) need a roofer who works on manufactured-home roofs; mention it when you request help.

Reynoldsburg's 17,986 housing units by building type, 2020–2024[4]
Building typeUnitsShareMargin of error
Detached house10,62059.0%±777
Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse)1,1266.3%±272
Duplex (2 units)6943.9%±243
3–4 units9895.5%±400
5–9 units1,6018.9%±304
10–19 units1,1416.3%±298
20–49 units2941.6%±147
50 or more units6633.7%±231
Mobile home8584.8%±407

Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.

Reynoldsburg by the numbers

Reynoldsburg next to the typical covered suburb (median of 15)[4][1]
MeasureReynoldsburgMedian of 15Difference
Built 2010 or later5%10%5 pts lower
Median home value$244,300$339,60028% lower
Hail reports (10 mi)42357 more
Owner-occupied62%71%9 pts lower
Detached single-family59%67%8 pts lower
Median year built198419851 year older
Damaging-wind reports (10 mi)8080same as median

Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Columbus-area suburbs, from the same sources.

Reynoldsburg beside its nearest neighbours[1][4][3]
CityHail reports ≤10 mi1 inch or largerLargestMedian year built
Reynoldsburg42201.25″1984
Whitehall 5.1 mi54271.5″1962
Pickerington 5.3 mi41221.75″2003
Gahanna 7.1 mi46241.75″1985
Westerville 13.0 mi30172″1982
Worthington 15.4 mi47221.75″1963
Most recent hail reports within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg[1]
DateSizeWhere
Apr 2, 20251″9.7 mi N
Feb 27, 20251″3.9 mi W
Apr 17, 20241″4.7 mi NW
Apr 17, 20241″8.4 mi NW
Apr 17, 20241″5.2 mi W
Apr 17, 20241″6.3 mi NW
Mar 30, 20240.75″6.4 mi W
Mar 30, 20240.75″8.2 mi NW
Feb 28, 20241″6.6 mi NW
Feb 28, 20241″1.2 mi NE
Most recent damaging-wind reports within 10 miles[1]
DateWindDistance
Sep 21, 202558 mph (est.)3.1 mi
Jun 27, 202558 mph (est.)6.1 mi
Jun 26, 202552 mph (est.)6.9 mi
Jun 25, 202558 mph (est.)7.9 mi
Apr 29, 202559 mph5.2 mi
Apr 3, 202558 mph (est.)8.3 mi
Hail reports near Reynoldsburg by month, 2016–2025[1]
MonthReports
February4
March8
April12
May5
June1
July10
October2
When Reynoldsburg's 17,986 housing units were built[4]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later1400.8%±111
2010 to 20198344.6%±283
2000 to 20092,68614.9%±423
1990 to 19993,60920.1%±613
1980 to 19892,99216.6%±541
1970 to 19793,61320.1%±448
1960 to 19691,7259.6%±273
1950 to 19591,83510.2%±337
1940 to 19491400.8%±85
1939 or earlier4122.3%±169

ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.

ZIP code areas covering Reynoldsburg[5]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of Reynoldsburg's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
4306898%56%

Common Reynoldsburg roofing questions

How often does hail hit near Reynoldsburg?

On 20 days in 2016–2025, in 10 different years[1].

When is hail season in Reynoldsburg?

Nearby reports peak in April and July[1].

Which Reynoldsburg areas do these roofers cover?

ZIP 43068[5], Franklin County. Close by: Whitehall (5.1 mi), Pickerington (5.3 mi), and Gahanna (7.1 mi)[3].

Storm disaster declarations for Franklin County?

12 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].

Sources

  1. NOAA Storm Events Database
  2. Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
  3. Census Gazetteer 2025
  4. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
  5. Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
  6. NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
  7. OpenFEMA disaster declarations

Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.