Washington County
Brenham, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Brenham homeowners in Washington County, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated November 1, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Brenham, in Washington County, is about 94 miles and 1 hour 53 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 3 times near Brenham from 2000 to 2026, 197th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2010 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 3 reports of hail one inch or larger, the largest 1.25 inches on February 8.
- The median home in Brenham was built in 1985, and 58 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- One of its three nearest neighbors had more large hail.
Call or text 512-575-5052 or use Get Help to start with a documented inspection in Brenham, Washington County.
Short version: 5 min. Full page: 17 min. Want the detail? Each section below opens with a tap, or switch to Full at the top to open them all.
Brenham At A Glance
What homeowners in Brenham should know
How Brenham ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Brenham, in Washington County, is about 94 miles and 1 hour 53 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.
Roofing Insight
Brenham’s position between Austin and Houston means it receives storm exposure from the spring Central Texas hail corridor and Gulf moisture systems, a dual-season exposure profile requiring documentation after events from either direction.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 3 times within ten miles of Brenham from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 197th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 43rd of 51 in Houston & Gulf Coast.
Exterior & Painting Note
Brenham’s Washington County courthouse square includes historic commercial buildings requiring specialty masonry coatings. Standard latex over historic limestone or brick traps moisture and causes long-term damage.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in Brenham are the same as across Central Texas. Sun wears off granules. Hail dents vents and gutters. Pipe boots fail. Older attics vent poorly. The specific soil and humidity conditions in Washington County add local nuance to each.
Brenham Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Brenham, in Washington County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Brenham’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1 inch hail in Brenham on April 25, 2023 leads the log, with 2 hail reports overall and 9 thunderstorm wind events inside the 10 mile window. Peak months: April and January. Across Washington County as a whole, NOAA logged 5 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 1.5 inches, plus 16 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report.
Worth Knowing
Brenham is home to Blue Bell Creameries, one of the most recognized regional ice cream brands in the United States, producing over 60 million gallons annually from its Washington County facility.
What the storm record means locally
After major hail events, out-of-state contractors arrive quickly. A written record of visible conditions before any repair decision protects your position, whether you file a claim or not. The Roof Shepherd documents first. Decisions come after.
Local Note
Brenham sits in Washington County’s bluebonnet corridor. The area draws significant wildflower tourism each spring between Austin and Houston, anchoring a strong second-home and weekend market.
Sources behind these numbers
Hail data sourced from NOAA SPC filtered reports, 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
On record
What has actually fallen on Brenham
20 hail events are on record within ten miles of Brenham, the largest 1.75 inches on May 4, 2000.
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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 3 |
| Largest stone recorded | 1.75 in · May 4, 2000 |
| Busiest year | 2010 · 4 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 75 mph · April 17, 2009 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 138 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 1 report of 1 in or larger · largest 1.00 in on May 11, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Washington County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Brenham centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked November 1, 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 Brenham, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Brenham, newest first, from the weather archive.
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 Brenham, from the National Weather Service archive. 6 reports from 2006 to 2025, 0 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 2010. 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 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 25 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
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 | none reported |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 26 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in · February 8 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · August 22 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Brenham 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.
Washington County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Brenham
The worst hail seasons near Brenham from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 2 hail events within 10 miles of Brenham since 2018, 1 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 1 inch on April 25, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and January.
Largest Recorded
Washington County’s benchmarks include the catastrophic Memorial Day 2016 flooding, which closed US 290 and SH 36 and forced dozens of high-water rescues around Brenham, and heavy rain from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 (NWS Houston/Galveston).
The worst hail seasons near Brenham, 2006 to 2025
- 2010: 3 reports of hail one inch or larger, largest 1.25 inches on February 8
- 2023: 1 report of hail one inch or larger, largest 1 inch on April 25
- 2016: 1 report of hail one inch or larger, largest 1 inch on May 26
Neighborhood Exposure
Brenham sits between the Austin and Houston metro corridors, receiving storm exposure from both the spring Central Texas hail corridor and Gulf moisture systems. Dual-season documentation is useful.
How these figures are corroborated
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind history across the Brazos Valley and the Central to Houston & Gulf Coast corridor, the region Brenham sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dropped roughly 17 to 19 inches of rain across Washington County, flooding roads around Brenham and Chappell Hill.
April 17 75 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 75 mph thunderstorm gust in Brenham on April 17, 2009.
November 23 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Brenham on November 23, 2004, a golf ball size stone.
May 4 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Brenham on May 4, 2000, a golf ball size stone.
Where these figures come from
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, U.S. Census, and Texas Department of Insurance records and contemporaneous reporting. Not a formal risk assessment.
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 1 hail report within 6 miles of Brenham. The largest measured 1 inch on May 10, 2026, about 0.3 miles away. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 30, 2024 to October 29, 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 Brenham
Local ground truth for Brenham properties
Brenham sits in Washington County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 19,728 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 2 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 1.75″ on May 4, 2000.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Brenham are likely to be
Census figures on when Brenham homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Brenham has 7,810 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1985. 68 percent were built before 2000 and 58 percent before 1990; 17 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 | 68 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1,292 | 17% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,136 | 15% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 821 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,073 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,155 | 15% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 682 | 9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 644 | 8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 283 | 4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 656 | 8% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Brenham 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 Brenham
Everything we cover in Brenham
All the work we do, in Brenham and in all of Washington County.
What we cover in Brenham
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Brenham and across Washington County. Brenham, in Washington County, is about 94 miles and 1 hour 53 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Brenham
Every service below is available to Brenham homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in Brenham
How far Brenham is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Brenham, in Washington County, is about 94 miles and 1 hour 53 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Brenham 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 Brenham homes
Brenham side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Navasota 2, Sealy 0 and College Station 23 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 3 for Brenham. Of the other cities on this site, 64 percent have newer homes than Brenham.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Brenham | 3, 1.75 in |
| Navasota (24 mi) | 2, 3.5 in |
| Sealy (30 mi) | 0, 1.5 in |
| College Station (30 mi) | 23, 3 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 Brenham, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| February 8, 2010 | 1.25″ |
| November 23, 2004 | 1.75″ |
| May 4, 2000 | 1.75″ |
Permits are a Brenham question, not a Texas question. Texas cities use the International Residential Code (Local Government Code 214.212), but each city picks its own edition and amendments, and counties regulate far less, so the threshold that triggers a permit, the fee, and whether a deck inspection is required before cover-up are all set locally in Washington 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 Brenham official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Brenham 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 Brenham homeowners should know about exterior work
Get the roof documented first, since a roof visit often turns up fascia, gutter and trim damage.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Newer subdivisions on the Brenham perimeter increasingly carry HOA architectural review requirements. Document existing roof and exterior conditions before any planned work.
Sequence Matters
Brenham’s older craftsman and Victorian-era homes on the historic register require documentation before any exterior modification. Condition records protect owners during repair or restoration projects. 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.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
These are verified Google reviews from Texas homeowners we’ve served.
If you're looking for a roof replacement, look no further than the Roof Shepherd himself, David. A few months ago, an exterminator discovered a hole in our roof while checking for squirrels. David and his crew went out of their way and placed a solid, temporary patch over the hole. David and his crew did this at 11:30 at night, hours before severe weather hit the area. David did this right at the beginning of the process which most roofers would never bother to do. David and the crew did an excellent job, along with the full replacement of our gutters!!! The roof looks great and we are extremely happy with the result. David stayed in constant contact throughout the process and explained how to smoothly get things done with the insurance company, which we all know can be a pain. David's knowledge in roofing is second to none, so if you are close to replacement, or have questions about the process, trust me, call the Roof Shepherd!!!
Owner Response
Lonnie, thank you for the incredible review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd team with your home in Cedar Park. That late-night emergency response was definitely one of those real roofing moments, but the goal was simple: protect the home before the weather moved in and keep a roof opening from turning into interior damage. I'm grateful we were able to help at the very beginning of the process, then follow it through with the full re-roof and gutter replacement. I also appreciate you mentioning the communication side of the job. Roofing and insurance-related work can be stressful, so my goal is always to keep homeowners informed, prepared, and protected from start to finish. Thank you again for the trust, the kind words, and the opportunity to take care of your home.
The Roof Shepherd did an amazing job — the company and, more importantly, the crew were fast and reliable. They had our roof and vents done in a timely manner after the recent storms. We upgraded after all the hail and high winds we’ve had over the last few years, and to our surprise it brought a discount on our insurance as well. The house looks great. It was the easiest choice on home maintenance we have ever made. Hands down, I would choose them again and would recommend them to anyone.
Owner Response
Valerie, thank you so much for the kind review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and ventilation work. I’m glad we were able to help after the recent storms and get everything handled in a timely way. Upgrading to an impact-rated roofing system can make a real difference, especially after years of hail and high winds, and it’s great to hear the insurance discount was a helpful surprise as well. I also appreciate you recognizing the crew: fast, reliable, and respectful work matters, and I’m grateful they represented the company well on your home. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve 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 nearby Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Brenham, 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 Brenham
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Brenham and Washington County.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
Hail Damage on a Garage in Round Rock, Texas
Hail hits on garage siding in Round Rock, the property level evidence that tells you the roof deserves a closer look.
Watch on YouTubeHail Alert on April 18, Austin to Georgetown
Active hail falling across the Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown corridor on April 18, the kind that bruises shingles without leaving a leak.
Watch on YouTubeBrenham FAQs
Common questions in Brenham
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Brenham regularly?
Yes. Brenham is about 94 miles and 1 hour 53 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Washington County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Brenham?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 3 times within ten miles of Brenham from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 197th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 43rd of 51 in Houston & Gulf Coast. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 1.75 inches, on May 4, 2000.
When is hail season in Brenham?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Brenham came most often in April and May. The busiest single year in that record was 2010, with 4 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Brenham?
2010 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 3 reports of hail one inch or larger, the largest 1.25 inches on February 8. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Brenham compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Navasota 2, Sealy 0 and College Station 23 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 3 for Brenham.
How old are the homes in Brenham?
The median home in Brenham was built in 1985, and 58 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 64 percent have newer homes than Brenham.
What is the strongest wind on record near Brenham?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 75 mph, on April 17, 2009.
How much does a new roof cost in Brenham?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Brenham first, so any price you weigh fits its real condition. Our price guides for all four trades are on the RPGs page.
Next Step
Where to go from here
Serving Brenham, TX and the communities around it. Pick the next thing you want to read, or the region you want to see.