Brazos County
Bryan, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Bryan homeowners in Brazos County, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated November 1, 2026
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The short version
- Bryan, in Brazos County, is about 91 miles and 1 hour 55 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 23 times near Bryan from 2000 to 2026, 91st of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2025 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2 inches on March 15.
- The median home in Bryan was built in 1989, and 52 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- None 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 Bryan, Brazos County.
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Bryan At A Glance
What homeowners in Bryan should know
How Bryan ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Bryan, in Brazos County, is about 91 miles and 1 hour 55 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
Bryan’s position at the eastern edge of the Central Texas corridor means it receives storm cells that have traveled the full corridor. Documentation is particularly important as cells often intensify moving eastward.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 23 times within ten miles of Bryan from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 91st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 23rd of 71 in the region around Round Rock.
Exterior & Painting Note
Bryan’s older established neighborhoods in Carter Creek and Downtown areas include 1950s to 1970s housing stock requiring lead paint assessment before exterior painting.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in Bryan 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 Brazos County add local nuance to each.
Bryan Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Bryan, in Brazos County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Bryan’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail at College Station on March 18, 2018, 2.75 inch hail at (Cll)Easterwd Fld Co on April 8, 2021, and 2 inch hail at College Station on March 15, 2025. 54 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: March and April. Across Brazos County as a whole, NOAA logged 80 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 3 inches, plus 75 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 5 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Bryan and College Station form one metro area, anchored by Texas A&M University, one of the largest universities in the U.S. with over 74,000 students.
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
Bryan’s industrial and healthcare employment base creates a stable owner-occupied housing market distinct from the student-rental market of adjacent College Station.
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 Bryan
110 hail events are on record within ten miles of Bryan, the largest 3.00 inches on March 18, 2018.
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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 23 |
| Largest stone recorded | 3.00 in · March 18, 2018 |
| Busiest year | 2025 · 32 events |
| Most common months | March and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 90 mph · April 25, 2007 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 173 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | none of 1 in or larger on file |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Brazos County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Bryan 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 Bryan, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Bryan, 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 Bryan, from the National Weather Service archive. 77 reports from 2006 to 2025, 18 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 2025. 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 | 31 | 6 | 2.00 in · March 15 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · December 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 20 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 14 |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 in · April 8 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1.75 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 24 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 3.00 in · March 18 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in · March 27 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in · April 16 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 9 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2.25 in · February 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · July 19 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 25 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Bryan 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.
Brazos County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Bryan
The worst hail seasons near Bryan from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 71 hail events within 10 miles of Bryan since 2018, 53 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 3 inches on March 18, 2018 at College Station. Since 2018, hail here peaks in March and April.
Largest Recorded
Brazos County’s recent benchmarks include the April 8, 2021 Bryan-College Station hailstorm, with hail from quarter to baseball size (up to 2.75 inches), and tornadoes in May 2016 that damaged homes in Bryan and the Wheeler Ridge area of College Station (NWS Houston/Galveston).
The worst hail seasons near Bryan, 2006 to 2025
- 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on March 15
- 2020: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on May 27
- 2018: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3 inches on March 18
Neighborhood Exposure
Active neighborhoods in Bryan: Copperfield, Austin's Colony, Briarcrest. Bryan sits at the eastern edge of the Central Texas storm corridor, where cells often intensify moving eastward. Gulf moisture also generates significant spring thunderstorm activity from the southeast.
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 Bryan sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 27 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Bryan on May 27, 2020, a golf ball size stone.
March 19 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Bryan on March 19, 2005, a golf ball size stone.
December 23 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Bryan on December 23, 2002, a golf ball size stone.
January 22 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.5 inch hail at College Station on January 22, 1999, a softball 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 33 hail reports within 10 miles of Bryan, 30 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on March 14, 2025, about 3.9 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 Bryan
Local ground truth for Bryan properties
Bryan sits in Brazos County in the region around Round Rock, home to roughly 91,541 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 71 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 3″ on March 18, 2018.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Bryan are likely to be
Census figures on when Bryan homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Bryan has 36,245 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1989. 64 percent were built before 2000 and 52 percent before 1990; 21 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 | 952 | 3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6,682 | 18% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 5,551 | 15% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 4,241 | 12% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 6,390 | 18% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 4,886 | 13% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 2,762 | 8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 2,432 | 7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 1,249 | 3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1,100 | 3% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Bryan 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 Bryan
Everything we cover in Bryan
All the work we do, in Bryan and in all of Brazos County.
What we cover in Bryan
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Bryan and across Brazos County. Bryan, in Brazos County, is about 91 miles and 1 hour 55 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Bryan
Every service below is available to Bryan homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in Bryan
How far Bryan is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Bryan, in Brazos County, is about 91 miles and 1 hour 55 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Bryan 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 Bryan homes
Bryan side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: College Station 23, Caldwell 16 and Navasota 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 23 for Bryan. Of the other cities on this site, 56 percent have newer homes than Bryan.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Bryan | 23, 3 in |
| College Station (8 mi) | 23, 3 in |
| Caldwell (21 mi) | 16, 4.25 in |
| Navasota (26 mi) | 2, 3.5 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 Bryan, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2021 | 2.75″ |
| March 18, 2018 | 3.0″ |
| February 3, 2012 | 2.25″ |
Useful locally: City of Bryan official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Bryan 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.
The rules here
Roof permits and code in Bryan
What the city's own documents say about a re-roof permit and code here, and the date they were read.
What the city's own documents say
Bryan requires a building permit to replace roof finishes such as shingles or metal roofing. The roofing contractor pulls the permit online and a final inspection is required.
The permit process makes the contractor register with the city, and the permit card must be posted where it is visible from the street. Door-to-door roof sellers need a city Solicitor's Permit.
Read at the city's own pages and code on October 14, 2026. The city's current document governs if it changes, so we confirm the rule for your address before work starts. Our permits and codes by city page explains how Texas cities set these rules.
Exterior & Painting
What Bryan 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 planned communities often carry strict exterior approval rules. Photograph the existing conditions before any roofing or painting project.
Sequence Matters
Bryan’s mix of older pre-war bungalows and newer master-planned builds requires surface-specific documentation. Aging wood soffits and painted masonry respond differently to hail than newer vinyl. 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.
I recently got a roof installed and my trim painted with this company. The process was simple — David helped me pick out colors for the roof, and I had no idea there were so many to choose from. I appreciate David and his crew for taking care of my home and respecting my property by making sure everything was masked and cleaned up by the end of the process. These guys were on time, efficient, took care of everything I asked for, kept me updated throughout, and took care of the small details I was picky about. I would highly recommend!
Owner Response
Sloan, I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It was a pleasure helping with your roof installation, trim painting, and the color-selection process. I’m glad the process felt simple and that the crew respected your property with proper masking, cleanup, and communication throughout the project. Those details matter, especially when we are working on someone’s home. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and painting work.
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.
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.
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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 Bryan, 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 Bryan
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Bryan and Brazos County.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
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Common questions in Bryan
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Bryan regularly?
Yes. Bryan is about 91 miles and 1 hour 55 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Brazos County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Bryan?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 23 times within ten miles of Bryan from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 91st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 23rd of 71 in the region around Round Rock. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 3 inches, on March 18, 2018.
When is hail season in Bryan?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Bryan came most often in March and April. The busiest single year in that record was 2025, with 32 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Bryan?
2025 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2 inches on March 15. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Bryan compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: College Station 23, Caldwell 16 and Navasota 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 23 for Bryan.
How old are the homes in Bryan?
The median home in Bryan was built in 1989, and 52 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 56 percent have newer homes than Bryan.
What is the strongest wind on record near Bryan?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 90 mph, on April 25, 2007.
How much does a new roof cost in Bryan?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Bryan 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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