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Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Goodlettsville, TN

45 hail reports within 10 miles of Goodlettsville in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Goodlettsville, in Davidson County and Sumner County — ZIP 37072, counts 17,506 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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Goodlettsville at a glance for roofing

Population (2025 est.)
17,506[2]-1.5% since 2020
County
Davidson / Sumner[2]city spans more than one county
Land area
14.4 sq mi[3]
Population density
1,214 / sq mi[2][3]
Hail reports within 10 mi
45[1]2016–2025 · 26 at 1 inch or larger
Largest hail reported nearby
1.75″[1]May 10, 2016, 6.0 mi from city center
Months with the most hail reports
May and June[1]2016–2025
Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
202[1]peak 90 mph estimated · Apr 5, 2025
Median year homes were built
1990[4]the 3rd-oldest of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
Median home value
$381,900[4]2020–2024
Detached single-family homes
55%[4]share of all housing units

What Goodlettsville's numbers say about roofing

Goodlettsville is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 17,506 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.5% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 14.4 square miles holding 1,214 residents per square mile, the 12th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Davidson County and Sumner County, with ZIP code 37072[3].

With 45 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.

37072 is the city's single ZIP code[5].

The closest tracked neighbours are Hendersonville (6.0 mi E), Gallatin (13.6 mi E) and Mount Juliet (14.3 mi SE)[3].

Observers filed 45 hail reports within 10 miles of central Goodlettsville in 2016–2025, on 21 storm days across 9 years[1] — the 6th-most of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; Hendersonville (49), Gallatin (26), and Mount Juliet (50) for comparison. 26 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 2 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).

Biggest: 1.75-inch on May 10, 2016, 6.0 miles SE of the center. Latest: May 8, 2025, 1.0-inch[1]. Reports peak in May and June.

202 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 90 mph (estimated) on Apr 5, 2025[1]. 9 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].

Half of Goodlettsville's homes were built before 1990[4] — the 3rd-oldest of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Hendersonville (1989), Gallatin (2004), and Mount Juliet (2006)). Many roofs here have likely been replaced before — ask what is under the current layer.

Median home value: $381,900 (the 6th-lowest of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover); 55% of housing is detached houses[4].

Measured against the 13 suburbs on this site, Goodlettsville records the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (14%)[4], the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (55%)[4], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1990)[4].

Hail reports within 10 miles of Goodlettsville, 2016–2025

N 5 mi10 mi
Largest reports
DateSizeDistance
May 10, 20161.75″5.9 mi
May 10, 20161.75″5.9 mi
Feb 28, 20211.5″9.8 mi
Mar 25, 20211.25″7.4 mi
Mar 9, 20171.1″8.6 mi
Each dot is one hail report, sized by hail diameter, placed relative to the city center. Rings: 5 and 10 miles.[1]

Goodlettsville storm calendar

Within 10 miles of Goodlettsville, 2016–2025: 45 hail reports, 202 damaging-wind reports, and 9 tornado reports[1]. Peak: spread out; May, June, and July held 56%. Busiest year 2016 (55). Busiest month July 2016 (22). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jun 18, 2025, 5.9 mi out.

JFMAMJJASOND2016201720182019202020212022202320242025Apr 2016: 4May 2016: 13Jun 2016: 9Jul 2016: 22Aug 2016: 2Sep 2016: 1Dec 2016: 4Feb 2017: 1Mar 2017: 16Apr 2017: 6May 2017: 1Jun 2017: 1Aug 2017: 1Nov 2017: 4Feb 2018: 1Apr 2018: 2May 2018: 3Jun 2018: 8Jul 2018: 1Aug 2018: 3Jun 2019: 13Aug 2019: 4Sep 2019: 3Jan 2020: 1Mar 2020: 1Apr 2020: 2May 2020: 5Aug 2020: 2Feb 2021: 5Mar 2021: 3May 2021: 6Jul 2021: 2Aug 2021: 1Dec 2021: 3Jan 2022: 4May 2022: 1Jun 2022: 4Jul 2022: 4Aug 2022: 2Mar 2023: 5Jun 2023: 10Jul 2023: 19Aug 2023: 4Dec 2023: 3May 2024: 4Jun 2024: 2Jul 2024: 3Aug 2024: 2Sep 2024: 1Feb 2025: 1Mar 2025: 1Apr 2025: 19May 2025: 10Jun 2025: 3
Goodlettsville, 2016–2025
MonthHailDamaging windTornadoAll
Jan–5–5
Feb62–8
Mar818–26
Apr330–33
May1524443
Jun1040–50
Jul150–51
Aug–21–21
Sep14–5
Nov–314
Dec15410
Darker squares, more reports. NOAA Storm Events Database[1].

Get roofing help in Goodlettsville

Requests go to Roof repair & replacement contractors serving the Goodlettsville area — ZIP code 37072.

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Before reaching out: after a hail or wind storm

Whose roof is it? Goodlettsville homes by building type

With 42%[4] of Goodlettsville's homes attached or in multi-unit buildings (multi-unit buildings alone: 32%, the 3rd-highest multi-unit share of the 13 Nashville-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: 875 of 8,421 housing units[4].

Goodlettsville's 236 mobile homes (2.8%) need a roofer who works on manufactured-home roofs; mention it when you request help.

Goodlettsville's 8,421 housing units by building type, 2020–2024[4]
Building typeUnitsShareMargin of error
Detached house4,63455.0%±511
Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse)86010.2%±299
Duplex (2 units)1992.4%±115
3–4 units2603.1%±143
5–9 units87510.4%±280
10–19 units5686.7%±273
20–49 units5526.6%±280
50 or more units2372.8%±120
Mobile home2362.8%±152

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

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How Goodlettsville stacks up against the median suburb we cover (median of 13)[4][1]
MeasureGoodlettsvilleMedian of 13Difference
Built 2010 or later14%32%18 pts lower
Hail reports (10 mi)453015 more
Damaging-wind reports (10 mi)20214458 more
Detached single-family55%67%12 pts lower
Owner-occupied61%64%3 pts lower
Median home value$381,900$402,1005% lower
Median year built1990200212 years older

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

Goodlettsville and nearby suburbs, side by side[1][4][3]
CityHail reports ≤10 mi1 inch or largerLargestMedian year built
Goodlettsville45261.75″1990
Hendersonville 6.0 mi49312.5″1989
Gallatin 13.6 mi26141.5″2004
Mount Juliet 14.3 mi50303″2006
Lebanon 22.1 mi30233″2004
La Vergne 22.9 mi25162″2001
Most recent hail reports within 10 miles of Goodlettsville[1]
DateSizeWhere
May 8, 20251″8.1 mi S
May 8, 20251″8.6 mi S
May 8, 20251″9.6 mi S
May 8, 20251″9.2 mi S
Apr 2, 20251″9.8 mi N
Feb 15, 20250.88″8.8 mi W
May 8, 20241″8.8 mi S
Dec 9, 20230.75″9.8 mi W
Jun 11, 20230.88″5.0 mi E
Jun 11, 20230.88″6.5 mi SE
Most recent damaging-wind reports within 10 miles[1]
DateWindDistance
Jun 18, 202560 mph (est.)5.0 mi
Jun 18, 202560 mph (est.)5.9 mi
Jun 18, 202560 mph (est.)5.9 mi
May 20, 202570 mph (est.)0.9 mi
May 20, 202570 mph (est.)9.2 mi
May 8, 202570 mph (est.)8.6 mi
Hail reports near Goodlettsville by month, 2016–2025[1]
MonthReports
February6
March8
April3
May15
June10
July1
September1
December1
When Goodlettsville's 8,421 housing units were built[4]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later1501.8%±73
2010 to 20191,01412.0%±329
2000 to 20091,68420.0%±389
1990 to 19991,30815.5%±366
1980 to 19891,30615.5%±355
1970 to 19791,24314.8%±346
1960 to 196989410.6%±267
1950 to 19594255.0%±156
1940 to 19491051.2%±80
1939 or earlier2923.5%±169

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

ZIP code areas covering Goodlettsville[5]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of Goodlettsville's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
37072100%19%

Common Goodlettsville roofing questions

How often does hail hit near Goodlettsville?

On 21 days in 2016–2025, in 9 different years[1].

When is hail season in Goodlettsville?

Nearby reports peak in May and June[1].

Which Goodlettsville areas do these roofers cover?

ZIP 37072[5], Davidson County. Close by: Hendersonville (6.0 mi), Gallatin (13.6 mi), and Mount Juliet (14.3 mi)[3].

Storm disaster declarations for Davidson County?

18 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Winter Storm (DR-4898, 2026), Severe Winter Storm (EM-3635, 2026), and Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4878, 2025)[7].

A lot of Goodlettsville homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for roof work?

35% of Goodlettsville's housing units were built before 1980, 9.8% before 1960[4] — the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Nashville-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

  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.