Johnson County
Alvarado, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Know your roof before you sign anything. The Roof Shepherd brings documentation-first inspection, storm damage documentation, and property guidance to Alvarado homeowners.
Updated October 25, 2026
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The short version
- Alvarado, in Johnson County, is about 145 miles and 2 hours 35 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 18 times near Alvarado from 2000 to 2026, 109th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 4 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.25 inches on June 12.
- The median home in Alvarado was built in 1986, and 51 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- All three of its nearest neighbors had more large hail.
To book a documented inspection in Alvarado, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Alvarado At A Glance
What homeowners in Alvarado should know
How Alvarado ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Alvarado, in Johnson County, is about 145 miles and 2 hours 35 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. Roofing permit rules are set locally, and Texas has no statewide roofing license, so we confirm the rules for your address before work starts.
Hail Alley
Alvarado sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. Alvarado is a fast-growing Johnson County city south of Arlington, with newer suburban homes exposed to recurring North Texas hail.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 18 times within ten miles of Alvarado from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 109th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 76th of 84 in North Texas.
The Homes Here
The median home in Alvarado was built in 1986, and 51 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 61 percent have newer homes than Alvarado.
Common Roofing Issues
Repeated large hail leaves bruised shingles, lost granules and dented vents and flashing. A documented inspection records those before the next storm makes them worse.
Alvarado Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Alvarado in Johnson County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Alvarado’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.75 inch hail at Venus on April 9, 2021, 2.25 inch hail at Retta on June 12, 2023, and 2 inch hail at Grandview on April 9, 2021. 14 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. Across Johnson County as a whole, NOAA logged 116 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 49 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 7 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Alvarado is Johnson County’s oldest town, founded in 1854 at the crossroads of US 67 and IH-35W.
Local Note
The IH-35W corridor sees repeat supercell tracks, so roof age versus storm date matters in every claim.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts were checked against NOAA and National Weather Service records and local news from the time.
On record
What has actually fallen on Alvarado
The archive counts 77 hail events near Alvarado; the biggest stone was 2.75 inches, on June 1, 2004.
Reading the public storm record
To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 77 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 18 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.75 in · June 1, 2004 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 11 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 96 mph · April 23, 2003 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 252 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 1 report of 1 in or larger · largest 1.50 in on June 2, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Johnson County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Alvarado centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked October 23, 2026 against two feeds that do not share the archive's bias: radar hail signatures from the NEXRAD hail detection algorithm (NOAA NCEI Severe Weather Data Inventory, same 10 mile radius, 2000-2026), counted as days with a signature of one inch or larger, and the Storm Prediction Center's preliminary reports for the last 12 months, which are unreviewed and never a competing total. A radar day and a reported event are different units and are not expected to match: the archive needs a witness and undercounts, radar needs none and can flag hail that melted before it landed. What fell on one roof is settled by a documented inspection, not by any of these counts.
Year by year
Hail in Alvarado, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Alvarado, one row each, with the latest year at the top.
Twenty seasons, one row each
One row per year, newest first. Each row counts the hail reports of one inch or larger within ten miles of Alvarado, from the National Weather Service archive. 43 reports from 2006 to 2025, 12 of them at or above 1.75 inches, golf ball size. Counting only stones of one inch or larger, the busiest year in this table was 2023. If you owned your roof through any of these dates, the row is the reason to know what it took.
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 16 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 26 |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2.25 in · June 12 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 2.75 in · April 9 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 1.50 in · February 27 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · March 30 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 24 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2.75 in · May 27 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 26 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Alvarado centroid. Reports are observer-driven, so a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record, and small towns are undercounted relative to cities. Full calendar years only; the current year is not shown until it is complete.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Alvarado
The worst hail seasons near Alvarado from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 27 hail events within 10 miles of Alvarado since 2018, 6 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.75 inches on April 25, 2005. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
What To Document
Bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to gutters, vents, and flashing, often invisible from the ground.
The worst hail seasons near Alvarado, 2006 to 2025
- 2023: 4 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.25 inches on June 12
- 2021: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.75 inches on April 9
- 2014: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.75 inches on May 27
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Alvarado differ in lot elevation, tree cover and roof age. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area. After any significant storm, a documented record of visible conditions protects your position.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Alvarado sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
April 9 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Venus on April 9, 2021, a baseball size stone.
May 27 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Lillian on May 27, 2014, a baseball size stone.
April 25 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Keene on April 25, 2005, a baseball size stone.
June 1 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Bryson on June 1, 2004, a baseball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 9 hail reports within 10 miles of Alvarado, 3 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 1.75 inches on May 16, 2025, about 2.7 miles away. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 23, 2024 to October 22, 2026. A report near a property confirms hail fell nearby. It does not confirm that any particular roof was damaged, and it is not a coverage determination.
About Alvarado
Local ground truth for Alvarado properties
Alvarado sits in Johnson County in North Texas, home to roughly 7,312 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). The area rides the DFW hail alley, one of the most hail-struck metros in the country.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Alvarado are likely to be
When Alvarado houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Alvarado has 1,898 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1986. 66 percent were built before 2000 and 51 percent before 1990; 20 percent have been built since 2010. Half or more of the homes here predate 2000. An original asphalt-shingle roof from that era is at or past the 20-to-30-year service life typically cited for asphalt shingles, and many will already be on a second roof, which is worth confirming from a permit or a receipt rather than assuming.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 75 | 4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 307 | 16% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 266 | 14% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 278 | 15% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 53 | 3% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 315 | 17% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 218 | 11% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 325 | 17% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 46 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Alvarado city. ACS figures are estimates with published margins of error; shares are rounded to whole percents. Year built is the structure, not the roof: it says when the first roof went on, not whether it is still there.
Roofer Near Alvarado
Everything we cover in Alvarado
All the work we do, in Alvarado and in all of Johnson County.
What we cover in Alvarado
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Alvarado and across Johnson County. Alvarado, in Johnson County, is about 145 miles and 2 hours 35 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Alvarado
Services available in Alvarado
Every service below is available to Alvarado homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Alvarado, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo and video record of your roof, flashing, decking lines and gutters. You get a written account of what is visible, and your options, before you decide on any repair or claim.
Evidence, Not Pressure
Built on a law enforcement background of 16+ years. You get the record and a clear explanation, the decisions stay yours. No sales pitch, no obligation.
Coordinated & Accountable
In North Texas, the Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Fort Worth Zone
How service works in Alvarado
How far Alvarado is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Alvarado, in Johnson County, is about 145 miles and 2 hours 35 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Alvarado roof and writes down what he sees before anyone talks repair or replacement. If you go ahead, The Roof Shepherd runs the job from contract to walkthrough. Our project delivery page explains who does what.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Alvarado homes
Alvarado side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Venus 23, Keene 43 and Burleson 28 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 18 for Alvarado. Of the other cities on this site, 61 percent have newer homes than Alvarado.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Alvarado | 18, 2.75 in |
| Venus (7 mi) | 23, 2.75 in |
| Keene (7 mi) | 43, 4.5 in |
| Burleson (10 mi) | 28, 4 in |
Severe hail: reports of 1.75 inches or larger, 2000 to 2026, within ten miles of each city center (NOAA NCEI Storm Events). Miles are straight-line between city centers.
The largest hail recorded near Alvarado, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2021 | 2.75″ |
| May 27, 2014 | 2.75″ |
| April 25, 2005 | 2.75″ |
| June 1, 2004 | 2.75″ |
Permits are an Alvarado question, not a Texas question. Texas has no statewide building code for residential roofing. Each city and county adopts its own, so the threshold that triggers a permit, the fee, and whether a deck inspection is required before cover-up are all set locally in Johnson County. A contractor who cannot tell you which jurisdiction issues your permit, and who pulls it, has not done this here often. We pull it in our own name.
Useful locally: City of Alvarado official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Alvarado before scheduling work.
Storm figures: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events within a 10 mile radius, 2000 to 2026. Windstorm territory per Texas Windstorm Insurance Association county designations.
Exterior & Painting
What Alvarado, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Alvarado mixes older homes near its center with newer subdivisions. Older frame and brick homes need routine exterior paint and wood care, while newer builds focus on trim and flashing.
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Painting and exterior repairs come after. Condition notes from a roof visit often surface fascia rot, gutter separation, and trim damage that affect painting scope and cost before a single brush stroke is applied.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
I happened to stumble across David while out walking my dogs and I am so glad I did! Godley had just been hit with a hail storm and needed someone to take a look at my roof to check for damage. David came the very next day to inspect. He showed me pictures of the damage and answered any questions I had. Thankfully the damage was not extensive that a roof replacement was needed but if indeed a replacement was needed I would’ve felt at ease with David completing the process. I especially liked his professionalism and knowledge. Should I ever need anyone for roofing services I will definitely be calling him!
Owner Response
Thank you, Dominique, for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof inspection after the hailstorm in Godley, Texas. I appreciate your kind words and am glad I could provide a thorough inspection and clearly explain what I found.
I also really enjoyed meeting your puppy during the visit. That was definitely a highlight of my day. If you ever have questions about your roof or need help after another storm, I will be glad to assist.
The Roof Shepherd LLC, came to my rescued in time when I was struggling to find help with my damaged roof. My home insurance at the time refused to provide help or pay for the damage to my roof at the time unless I pay the substantial amount they requested up front of ($28,500). I felt so lost, confused and helpless worrying on how to pay this and keep my home safe and prevent the roof from worse leaks due to bad weather and heavy rain our area was receiving at the time. Three months in praying asking God for help. On May 10th 2026, Saturday morning my doorbell rang. When I open the door I was met with a brighter smile of a man whom introduced himself as David Rodriguez and he wanted to speak with me about my roof. And that's when this beautiful blessed "Roof Shepherd" enter my heart ❤️, and my home. I praise God for His blessings and prayers answered. David the "Roof Shepherd" stuck with me and promise me that he will help me with my problems. He pray with, walked me through every difficult steps I needed to go through. From May 10th through November 7th we finally received the financial help I needed. I had also asked David to help me search for a new home insurance and yes, he came through that for me as well. God answered my prayers in time when I needed help and I could not thank Him enough. I thank you David for your service, you've never given up on me when I was struggling along the way. It was a long depressed and difficult 6 months but you were still there for me till end. I'm very proud to say, I now have a beautiful strong Roof on my house, and a reasonable well managed Home/Auto insurance. Yes I will and do recommend "The Roof Shepherd" 💯 to anyone and everyone who are struggling and are experiencing the same problem and difficult I've gone through with my Roof and home insurance. Please open your mind and give them a chance. They will answer all your questions and help you find the answers and solutions they see fit and helpful for you. They are very professional with their work. The whole staff are very friendly well manner respectful and hard working people . Thank you David "Roof Shepherd LLC" God bless you, your family and your work
Owner Response
Noela, thank you for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. It truly means a lot. This was not a quick or simple situation, and I know it took months of patience, coordination, decision-making, and trust to finally get your roof completed. I'm grateful you allowed me to walk with you through the process, explain the roofing system, discuss your options clearly, and help you make informed decisions for your home. I'm especially thankful that your Copperas Cove, Texas roof is now completed and that your home is better protected moving forward. You and your family were patient through a difficult season, and I'm glad The Roof Shepherd LLC could be part of helping bring this project to the finish line. Thank you again for trusting me, for your prayers, and for your kind words. God bless you and your family.
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He showed up right on time for the quote on our repairs and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Great communicator, clear explanations, and genuinely easy to deal with from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone reliable who actually cares about doing things right, David is your guy. Highly recommend.
Owner Response
Thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure meeting with you in Georgetown, Texas, and helping you review the roof repair options for your home. I really appreciate you mentioning the communication, timing, and clear explanations. Even when a homeowner decides to go a different direction, my goal is still the same: show up on time, explain the roof concerns clearly, provide a straightforward repair quote, and help you make a confident decision. Thank you again for the kind words and recommendation.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Alvarado, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Field Videos
From the field near Alvarado
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Alvarado and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
DFW Hail Just Hit Your Roof
Hail damage across the DFW metro, like anywhere in Texas, is often not obvious right away; what to look for and why early documentation matters.
Watch on YouTubeReal Hailstorm Damage in Dallas, Texas
Documented hail damage across multiple Dallas and Fort Worth homes, including shattered solar panels, after roughly 2.5 inch hail.
Watch on YouTubeAlvarado FAQs
Common questions in Alvarado
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Alvarado regularly?
Yes. Alvarado is about 145 miles and 2 hours 35 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Johnson County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Alvarado?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 18 times within ten miles of Alvarado from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 109th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 76th of 84 in North Texas. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 2.75 inches, on June 1, 2004.
When is hail season in Alvarado?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Alvarado came most often in April and May. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 11 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Alvarado?
2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 4 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2.25 inches on June 12. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Alvarado compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Venus 23, Keene 43 and Burleson 28 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 18 for Alvarado.
How old are the homes in Alvarado?
The median home in Alvarado was built in 1986, and 51 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 61 percent have newer homes than Alvarado.
What is the strongest wind on record near Alvarado?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 96 mph, on April 23, 2003.
How much does a new roof cost in Alvarado?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Alvarado first, so any price you weigh fits its real condition. Our price guides for all four trades are on the RPGs page.
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