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New Orleans, LA storm damage roofing guide

Louisiana Citizens (state-backed insurer) writes much of the residual market. Slow on supplements; expect 30+ day cycle times and escalate early.

0.6
Hail days/yr
11
Wind days/yr
364K (metro 1.3M)
Population

Recent major storms

  • August 16, 2024
    Hurricane Francine, 85mph winds across Orleans Parish
Average claim value

$14,200 average residential roof claim

Local code

New Orleans adopts the 2021 IRC with LA hurricane amendments. Wind speed design 130–140 mph.

Top carriers in New Orleans

  • · State Farm
  • · Louisiana Citizens
  • · Farmers
  • · Allstate
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