Newcastle tornado damage repair and roof rebuilds
The May 20, 2013 EF5 that went on to hit south Oklahoma City and Moore first touched down at 2:56 p.m. in northwest Newcastle. Tornado damage is part of this town's history, and roof and structure repair is much of our work here.
- Answered 24/7
- McClain County
- Dry-out to rebuild
Tornado damage repair and roof rebuilds in Newcastle are handled through our 24/7 line and crews from our north Oklahoma City office. Newcastle sits in northwestern McClain County near the South Canadian River, and the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History records tornadoes there in 1945 and 1999 as well as the EF5 of 2013.
A McClain County town that keeps growing
Newcastle sits in northwestern McClain County near the South Canadian River, and its farmland has given way to subdivisions and commercial development, according to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History. The Census Bureau estimated 15,198 residents in mid-2025, up from 10,984 in 2020, with about 83.7% of occupied homes owner occupied.
Tornadoes have hit Newcastle several times. The same source lists tornadoes on September 25, 1945 and May 3, 1999. NWS Norman records that the EF5 of May 20, 2013 touched down at 2:56 p.m. in northwest Newcastle and traveled about 14 miles through south Oklahoma City and Moore.
When a tornado lifts a roof, the decking often goes with it or cracks loose from the rafters. Rebuilding the roof deck and checking the framing underneath comes before new shingles, insulation or ceilings. On newer homes, matching the rest of the house is usually easier since the materials are still made.
Storm damage we repair in Newcastle
Tornado damage to the house
Tornado winds lift roofs, push walls and throw debris. We shore unstable structure, remove debris and rebuild framing, roof and walls, documenting each stage so the owner and the adjuster can follow the progress of the repair. Interior work waits until the shell is closed against rain.
Roof decks lifted or cracked
When wind gets under the roof edge, it can lift decking off the rafters. We tear off to the framing, replace damaged sheathing, check the rafters and trusses and install new underlayment and shingles. Proper nailing into the rafters is what keeps the next deck in place.
Wet insulation after a roof opens
Rain through an open roof soaks attic insulation, which then holds water against the ceiling. We remove wet insulation, dry the attic and ceiling and install new insulation once the roof is closed in. Ceilings that sagged under the weight are replaced rather than patched.
Repairs Newcastle homeowners call for most
Newcastle calls reach a person at any hour, and crews head south from our Memorial Road office in north Oklahoma City. After a storm, we tarp open roofs and board up broken windows first, then schedule a full inspection of the roof deck, framing and attic so the rebuild covers everything the storm damaged.
Newcastle tornado and roof questions
Newcastle is in McClain County, in its northwestern part near the South Canadian River. It is part of our regular service area, and we take calls from Newcastle the same way we do from Oklahoma City and Moore.
Not always. If decking lifted in one area and the rest is sound, we replace that section. If the nails pulled loose across the roof or the sheathing is cracked in many places, a full deck replacement is the stronger repair.
Look in the attic for cracked or split rafters, trusses pulled loose at the walls and daylight where there should be none. Sagging ridge lines or a wavy roof surface from outside are also signs. We check the framing before any new roofing goes on.
Usually, yes. Blown-in insulation clumps when wet, loses its insulating value and holds moisture against the ceiling drywall. Batts may dry if lightly wet, but soaked insulation should come out. We replace it after the roof is closed in.
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Damage at your place in Newcastle?
Call any hour. We tell you what to do in the next ten minutes and get a crew moving.