There are several types of damage high winds can cause to your roof including leaks missing shingles and gutter problems.
Wind damage to roof tiles.
High winds can also cause tree branches to fall and damage a roof.
Natural air ventilation under the tile created by its high porosity and installation techniques used help to relieve wind stress.
The unfortunate reality of this type of damage is that it can only be checked by hand lifting the tiles.
Concrete and clay tile roofing resists hurricane force winds.
This means that if your roof damage is more than 25 of the total roof section due to winds or a fallen tree then you are entitled to replacement of the the entire roof section.
With tarps plywood heavy plastic or other protective coverings your contractor will have the tools for this type of thing.
Signs of wind damage on a roof include loose or missing shingles chimney issues curling or peeling shingles granule loss damaged soffit or fascia and indoor leaks.
Shingles roofs especially take a beating during high winds despite most being rated to withstand 90 mph winds.
Damage to your roof can begin at around 50 mph so you should know how to check your roof for such damage.
In regions prone to tornadoes hurricanes or extreme winds roof tile provides one of the best defenses against wind related property damage.
Tile lift caused by wind.
If you have wind damage to your roof caused by high winds and the accompanying flying debris you need to start the repair process right away starting by working with an experienced contractor to get an estimate and mitigate any further damage by covering the damaged areas of your roof windows etc.
If your roof is damaged less than 25 then a patch is acceptable.