Kenosha's roof stress follows the dated record: spring and summer wind and tree-fall storms, autumn wind lines and the first lake-effect bands, and winter snow and ice dams from the thaw-refreeze cycle. This guide gives no best month for roof work, because the sources do not support one.
Key takeaways
- Spring and summer: wind and tree-fall storms have hit Kenosha County.
- Autumn: a wind line on September 25, 2022 and the first lake-effect band on November 10, 2025.
- Winter: lake-effect snow along the shore and ice dams from thaw and refreeze.
- No best month for re-roofing is given, because the sources do not support one.
Spring and summer: storm lines and tree fall
Wind and tree-fall storms have hit Kenosha County in spring and in summer.
Storms in April 2026 brought trees and lines down across Kenosha County, with limbs on roofs and siding missing from several houses in the northern part of the county. Storm lines on July 2, 2019 and August 10, 2020 brought gusts of 40 to 55 miles per hour and wind damage.
A tornado touched down near Somers on a Thursday evening in June. The year is not confirmed in the sources used for this guide.
Autumn: wind and the first lake-effect band
A September wind line and the first lake-effect band of November are the autumn events in the record.
On September 25, 2022, a wind line gusted to 52 miles per hour at a station near Kenosha and brought down trees and limbs on power lines in the city.
On November 10, 2025, a narrow lake-effect band put 10 to 13 inches near Pleasant Prairie. A gutter and flashing check before the first snow is a sensible routine.
Winter: lake-effect snow and ice dams
Lakeshore snow and the thaw-refreeze cycle at the eaves are the winter risks in the record.
On February 15 and 16, 2021, lakeshore snow took 10 to 16 inches along the shore, with a sharp drop inland.
Ice dams form when a thaw meets cold eaves, as university extension guidance describes. The attic is the first place to check.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to re-roof in Kenosha?
The sources do not say, so this guide does not recommend a month. Ask a technician about the roof's condition and the season.
Do storms come in only one season?
The dated record shows storms in spring, summer and autumn, and winter brings snow and ice. A roof can be damaged in any season.
When should I call for a check?
After any storm line, heavy snow or thaw, or whenever you see a stain or lifted shingle. Call (833) 751-2102.
This guide is general information for Kenosha County homeowners, not a substitute for an on-site inspection. Prices are estimates. See our disclaimer.