Roof repair & replacement · Worthington, Ohio
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Worthington, OH
47 hail reports within 10 miles of Worthington in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Worthington, in Franklin County — ZIP 43085, counts 14,543 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Worthington at a glance for roofing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 14,543[2]-1.6% since 2020
- County
- Franklin[2]
- Land area
- 5.5 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 47[1]2016–2025 · 22 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 1.75″[1]Sep 1, 2019, 5.4 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- July and April[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 111[1]peak 70 mph measured · Jul 23, 2022
- Median year homes were built
- 1963[4]the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $440,500[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 79%[4]share of all housing units
What the local data means for roofing in Worthington
Worthington is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 14,543 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.6% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 5.5 square miles holding 2,657 residents per square mile, the 8th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Franklin County, with ZIP code 43085[3].
With 47 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 43085[5].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Upper Arlington (5.5 mi SW), Powell (5.9 mi NW) and Westerville (5.9 mi E)[3].
Observers filed 47 hail reports within 10 miles of central Worthington in 2016–2025, on 21 storm days across 8 years[1] — the 2nd-most of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; Upper Arlington (42), Powell (29), and Westerville (30) for comparison. 22 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 2 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 1.75-inch on Sep 1, 2019, 5.4 miles W of the center. Latest: May 2, 2025, 0.88-inch[1]. Reports peak in July and April.
111 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 70 mph (measured) on Jul 23, 2022[1]. 1 tornado report also falls inside that radius[1].
Half of Worthington's homes were built before 1963[4] — the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Upper Arlington (1959), Powell (2001), and Westerville (1982)). Many roofs here have likely been replaced before — ask what is under the current layer.
Median home value: $440,500 (the 4th-highest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover); 79% of housing is detached houses[4].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Worthington stands out for the most damaging-wind reports nearby (111)[1], the 2nd-most hail reports nearby (47)[1], the 2nd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (5%)[4], and the 2nd-highest share of detached houses (79%)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Worthington, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.75″ | 5.3 mi |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.75″ | 5.4 mi |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.5″ | 4.4 mi |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.25″ | 8.5 mi |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1″ | 6.8 mi |
Worthington storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Worthington, 2016–2025: 47 hail reports, 111 damaging-wind reports, and 1 tornado report[1]. Peak: 67% in April, June, and July. Busiest year 2020 (37). Busiest month July 2023 (16). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jul 12, 2025, 1.9 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 1 | 2 | – | 3 |
| Mar | 8 | 5 | – | 13 |
| Apr | 11 | 7 | – | 18 |
| May | 2 | 10 | – | 12 |
| Jun | 3 | 32 | 1 | 36 |
| Jul | 17 | 35 | – | 52 |
| Aug | – | 10 | – | 10 |
| Sep | 4 | 6 | – | 10 |
| Nov | 1 | 4 | – | 5 |
Get roofing help in Worthington
Requests go to Roof repair & replacement contractors serving the Worthington area — ZIP code 43085.
Before you call: after a hail or wind storm
Whose roof is it? Worthington homes by building type
Most Worthington homes stand alone (79%[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): 428 of 6,406 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 5,048 | 78.8% | ±277 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 428 | 6.7% | ±123 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 22 | 0.3% | ±25 |
| 3–4 units | 300 | 4.7% | ±116 |
| 5–9 units | 142 | 2.2% | ±78 |
| 10–19 units | 130 | 2.0% | ±72 |
| 20–49 units | 47 | 0.7% | ±36 |
| 50 or more units | 289 | 4.5% | ±138 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
Worthington by the numbers
| Measure | Worthington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 5% | 10% | 5 pts lower |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 111 | 80 | 31 more |
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 47 | 35 | 12 more |
| Median home value | $440,500 | $339,600 | 30% higher |
| Detached single-family | 79% | 67% | 12 pts higher |
| Owner-occupied | 83% | 71% | 12 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 | 22 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 47 | 22 | 1.75″ | 1963 |
| Upper Arlington 5.5 mi | 42 | 20 | 1.75″ | 1959 |
| Powell 5.9 mi | 29 | 16 | 1.75″ | 2001 |
| Westerville 5.9 mi | 30 | 17 | 2″ | 1982 |
| Dublin 6.7 mi | 28 | 15 | 1.75″ | 1996 |
| Hilliard 8.4 mi | 35 | 18 | 1.75″ | 1997 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88″ | 8.7 mi SW |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1″ | 6.8 mi S |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1″ | 2.9 mi SW |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 1″ | 5.9 mi SW |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1″ | 7.4 mi S |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0.75″ | 8.2 mi S |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0.75″ | 8.0 mi SW |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1″ | 8.2 mi S |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0.75″ | 7.7 mi S |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0.75″ | 8.1 mi S |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 1.9 mi |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 9.7 mi |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 6.9 mi |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 6.9 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 8.1 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 60 mph | 3.4 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February | 1 |
| March | 8 |
| April | 11 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 17 |
| September | 4 |
| November | 1 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6 | 0.1% | ±11 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 307 | 4.8% | ±157 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 89 | 1.4% | ±60 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 231 | 3.6% | ±84 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 445 | 6.9% | ±104 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 728 | 11.4% | ±149 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,135 | 33.3% | ±270 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,276 | 19.9% | ±237 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 814 | 12.7% | ±170 |
| 1939 or earlier | 375 | 5.9% | ±146 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Worthington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 43085 | 91% | 68% |
Common Worthington roofing questions
How often does hail hit near Worthington?
On 21 days in 2016–2025, in 8 different years[1].
When is hail season in Worthington?
Nearby reports peak in July and April[1].
Which Worthington areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 43085[5], Franklin County. Close by: Upper Arlington (5.5 mi), Powell (5.9 mi), and Westerville (5.9 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].
A lot of Worthington homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for roof work?
83% of Worthington's housing units were built before 1980, 38.5% before 1960[4] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover. Older houses are more likely to be on a second or later roof; ask whether a quote includes tearing off every existing layer and checking the decking underneath.
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.