Roof repair & replacement · Raytown, Missouri
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Raytown, MO
91 hail reports within 10 miles of Raytown in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Raytown, in Jackson County — ZIPs 64133, 64138, counts 29,154 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Raytown at a glance for roofing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 29,154[2]-2.5% since 2020
- County
- Jackson[2]
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 91[1]2016–2025 · 76 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 2″[1]Mar 6, 2017, 7.0 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- May and March[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 202[1]peak 82 mph measured · Aug 12, 2021
- Median year homes were built
- 1962[4]the oldest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $182,900[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 82%[4]share of all housing units
What the local data means for roofing in Raytown
Raytown is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 29,154 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.5% since 2020[2]. The city spans 9.9 square miles at 2,936 residents per square mile (the 2nd densest) and sits entirely in Jackson County, served by ZIP codes 64133, 64138[3].
With 91 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.
Mail to Raytown goes through 2 ZIP codes — 64133 (59% of the city's land), 64138 (41% of the city's land)[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Lee's Summit (6.5 mi SE), Grandview (8.5 mi SW) and Independence (8.6 mi NE)[3].
Observers filed 91 hail reports within 10 miles of central Raytown in 2016–2025, on 28 storm days across 10 years[1] — the 3rd-most of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; Lee's Summit (57), Grandview (37), and Independence (67) for comparison. 76 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 10 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 2.0-inch on Mar 6, 2017, 7.0 miles N of the center. Latest: Sep 16, 2025, 1.0-inch[1]. Reports peak in May and March.
202 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 82 mph (measured) on Aug 12, 2021[1]. 9 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].
Half of Raytown's homes were built before 1962[4] — the oldest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Lee's Summit (1994), Grandview (1973), and Independence (1967)). Many roofs here have likely been replaced before — ask what is under the current layer.
Median home value: $182,900 (the 2nd-lowest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover); 82% of housing is detached houses[4].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Raytown stands out for the most damaging-wind reports nearby (202)[1], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1962)[4], the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (1%)[4], and the highest share of detached houses (82%)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Raytown, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2018 | 2″ | 9.1 mi |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 2″ | 7.0 mi |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.75″ | 9.5 mi |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.75″ | 9.5 mi |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.75″ | 3.1 mi |
Raytown storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Raytown, 2016–2025: 91 hail reports, 202 damaging-wind reports, and 9 tornado reports[1]. Peak: 70% in May, June, and July. Busiest year 2025 (76). Busiest month June 2025 (33). Latest: hail report, Sep 16, 2025, 7.1 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Mar | 20 | 16 | 1 | 37 |
| Apr | 14 | 5 | – | 19 |
| May | 26 | 44 | 3 | 73 |
| Jun | 10 | 66 | 5 | 81 |
| Jul | 8 | 49 | – | 57 |
| Aug | 3 | 16 | – | 19 |
| Sep | 4 | – | – | 4 |
| Oct | – | 4 | – | 4 |
| Nov | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dec | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Finding roofing help around Raytown
Roof repair & replacement contractors taking requests around Raytown cover ZIP codes 64133, 64138.
Before reaching out: after a hail or wind storm
Whose roof is it? Raytown homes by building type
Most Raytown homes stand alone (82%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 3–4 units: 525 of 13,452 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 11,047 | 82.1% | ±570 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 341 | 2.5% | ±99 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 463 | 3.4% | ±364 |
| 3–4 units | 525 | 3.9% | ±205 |
| 5–9 units | 321 | 2.4% | ±153 |
| 10–19 units | 193 | 1.4% | ±145 |
| 20–49 units | 268 | 2.0% | ±175 |
| 50 or more units | 205 | 1.5% | ±76 |
| Mobile home | 89 | 0.7% | ±79 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
Raytown by the numbers
| Measure | Raytown | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 202 | 98 | 104 more |
| Built 2010 or later | 1% | 10% | 9 pts lower |
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 91 | 59 | 32 more |
| Median home value | $182,900 | $247,300 | 26% lower |
| Detached single-family | 82% | 72% | 10 pts higher |
| Owner-occupied | 65% | 68% | 3 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1986 | 24 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Kansas City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Hail reports ≤10 mi | 1 inch or larger | Largest | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown | 91 | 76 | 2″ | 1962 |
| Lee's Summit 6.5 mi | 57 | 49 | 3″ | 1994 |
| Grandview 8.5 mi | 37 | 30 | 1.75″ | 1973 |
| Independence 8.6 mi | 67 | 56 | 2″ | 1967 |
| Blue Springs 10.5 mi | 75 | 62 | 2″ | 1986 |
| Belton 12.7 mi | 26 | 21 | 3″ | 1987 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1″ | 7.1 mi NE |
| May 19, 2025 | 1″ | 9.7 mi NW |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.5″ | 9.7 mi NW |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1″ | 6.6 mi N |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.25″ | 5.9 mi N |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1″ | 7.1 mi SE |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.5″ | 9.6 mi NW |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.5″ | 8.1 mi NW |
| May 8, 2024 | 1″ | 7.4 mi NW |
| May 8, 2024 | 1″ | 7.5 mi W |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 64 mph (est.) | 7.0 mi |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 7.3 mi |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 70 mph (est.) | 8.1 mi |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 7.3 mi |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 6.6 mi |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 4.8 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February | 5 |
| March | 20 |
| April | 14 |
| May | 26 |
| June | 10 |
| July | 8 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 4 |
| December | 1 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 59 | 0.4% | ±100 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 86 | 0.6% | ±81 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 568 | 4.2% | ±182 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 504 | 3.7% | ±175 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,161 | 8.6% | ±425 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,796 | 13.4% | ±341 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,211 | 23.9% | ±462 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,764 | 35.4% | ±535 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 870 | 6.5% | ±248 |
| 1939 or earlier | 433 | 3.2% | ±175 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Raytown's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64133 | 59% | 34% |
| 64138 | 41% | 31% |
roofing questions from Raytown homeowners
How often does hail hit near Raytown?
On 28 days in 2016–2025, in 10 different years[1].
When is hail season in Raytown?
Nearby reports peak in May and March[1].
Which Raytown areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 64133 and 64138[5], Jackson County. Close by: Lee's Summit (6.5 mi), Grandview (8.5 mi), and Independence (8.6 mi)[3].
Storm disaster declarations for Jackson County?
11 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4451, 2019), Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4238, 2015), and Severe Winter Storm (EM-3317, 2011)[7].
A lot of Raytown homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for roof work?
82% of Raytown's housing units were built before 1980, 45.1% before 1960[4] — the highest share of the 14 Kansas City–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.