09/19/2026
🚨 ROOFERS: This winter could bring something we haven't seen in over 75 years.
NOAA says there's a 75% chance this year's El Niño could be the strongest on record since 1950.
So, what does that mean for YOUR roofing company?
More rain? Different storms? More roof problems?
It all depends on where you work.
Here's what roofers need to know. 👇
🌧️ 𝟏. 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 & 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨
• Weather: Wetter winter possible, especially in Southern California.
• Roofing impact: More rain could expose hidden leaks in older roofs.
• Watch for: Leaks, damaged underlayment, and drainage problems.
🌪️ 𝟐. 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇: 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬, 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭
• Weather: Wetter conditions and a shift in winter storm patterns are possible.
• Roofing impact: Heavy rain and strong winds could expose weak spots.
• Watch for: Leaks, wind damage, and severe storms. Tornadoes are possible, not guaranteed.
🏠 𝟑. 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓: 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚, 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬
• Weather: Wetter conditions and changes in winter storm patterns are possible.
• Roofing impact: Heavy rain and wind could reveal existing roof problems.
• Watch for: Leaks, wind damage, and winter severe storms.
❄️ 𝟒. 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓: 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨 & 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧
• Weather: Parts of the northern Midwest may see warmer, drier conditions.
• Roofing impact: Winter roofing conditions could differ from a typical year.
• Watch for: Local snow, ice, and wind forecasts. Storms can still happen.
🌤️ 𝟓. 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓: 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 & 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
• Weather: A wetter pattern is possible along parts of the Atlantic Coast.
• Roofing impact: Rain, snow, or ice could expose existing roof problems.
• Watch for: Leaks, ice dams, and heavy snow where conditions support them.
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Here's the big takeaway for roofing contractors.
A strong El Niño doesn't guarantee storm damage or more roofing jobs.
But it could change the problems homeowners face this winter.
Now's the time to get ahead of it.
Educate homeowners about the warning signs of roof problems, encourage early inspections, and help them prepare before the storms arrive.
Don't wait until the storms hit to start these conversations.
👇 Roofers, what state are you in? Have you heard about this El Niño yet?