Winter storms lift shingles, tear off ridge caps, crack tiles and drop limbs onto roofs. Quick tarping and good documentation make the rest of the process easier. Here's how that plays out in Sonoma, what to do right now, and how to reach an independent, licensed local provider. Call (628) 336-1777 any time, or use the form on this page.
Storm and wind roof damage in Sonoma: what we see
Sonoma's mature street trees drop limbs and leaves in storms, damaging roofs and clogging gutters, and historic roofs need careful repairs afterward.
The local picture
Wind and weather exposure. Exposure decides how hard storms hit roofs here. Sonoma is warm summers and wet winters on the valley floor.
Trees, slopes and access. Site conditions affect both damage and how quickly crews can reach you. Sonoma spans the floor of the Sonoma Valley, with wooded hills on either side.
Neighborhoods include the Plaza area, the east and west sides of town, and nearby valley communities. Conditions vary from street to street, so a provider should look at your specific home rather than assume.
What to do right now
- Get people away from any area where a limb or tree has hit the house.
- Look from the ground, with binoculars, for missing shingles, lifted edges or debris.
- Photograph damage outside and inside before any cleanup.
- Call for emergency tarping if the roof is open.
- Notify your insurer.
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Sonoma checklist
- Clear gutters after big wind events.
- Have large trees near the house evaluated by a qualified arborist.
- Keep tarps, buckets and a flashlight indoors.
- Save a licensed roofer's number before the season starts.
Local resources for Sonoma
- Permits: City of Sonoma (Permit Sonoma outside city limits)
- Emergency alerts: SoCoAlert, the County's free notifications
- Sandbags: Sonoma County sandbag locations, updated during weather events
- Contractor licenses: CSLB license check
How a provider handles it
A roofer secures the roof (often with a tarp), documents the damage, and provides a written repair or replacement scope that you can share with your insurer. For the full picture, read our complete guide and the deep dive Checking a fire-rebuild roof. We also have a storm-season article: Hiring a roofer after a disaster.
Before you hire anyone, check the license on the CSLB site. Here's how we vet providers.
Dealing with this right now?Tell us what's happening and we'll connect you with an independent local provider.
More for Sonoma
- Roof repair in Sonoma: our full local page
- Storm and wind roof damage service
- Roof leak repair in Sonoma
- Roof replacement in Sonoma
- Emergency roof tarping in Sonoma
- Gutter repair and cleaning in Sonoma
- Same problem nearby: storm damage in Glen Ellen & Kenwood, storm damage in Petaluma, storm damage in Santa Rosa
- Storm and wind roof damage in every Sonoma County town
Sources
Sources checked October 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who removes a fallen tree?
A tree service. A roofer handles the roof repair and tarping.
Does insurance cover storm damage?
Sudden storm damage is commonly covered, subject to your policy; wear and tear generally isn't.
Should I sign with a roofer who knocks on my door?
Be cautious. Verify the license, get written scopes and compare bids. See our hiring guide.