Burnet County
Burnet, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
From hail impact to repair-versus-replace decisions, The Roof Shepherd gives Burnet homeowners clear, documented answers before any repair decision.
Updated November 1, 2026
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The short version
- Burnet, in Burnet County, is about 46 miles and 64 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 35 times near Burnet from 2000 to 2026, 66th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2011 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 7 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 5 inches on May 21.
- The median home in Burnet was built in 1980, and 60 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 Burnet, Burnet County.
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Burnet At A Glance
What homeowners in Burnet should know
How Burnet ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Burnet, in Burnet County, is about 46 miles and 64 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.
Growth & Construction
Burnet sits within Burnet County, an area that has seen ongoing residential growth across Central Texas. New construction and resale inspections both benefit from a documented condition review before any roofing decision. U.S. Census data puts Burnet near 6,700 residents, about 75% owner-occupied, with a median home value in the high-$200,000s and a median build year around 1982, so much of this Highland Lakes county-seat housing stock is well into roof-replacement age.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 35 times within ten miles of Burnet from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 66th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 12th of 71 in the region around Round Rock.
The Homes Here
The median home in Burnet was built in 1980, and 60 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 80 percent have newer homes than Burnet.
Common Roofing Issues
Burnet’s position at the western edge of the Round Rock area means it falls under different storm cell tracks. Spring supercells from the west can produce larger hail than more populated areas receive.
Burnet Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Burnet, in Burnet County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Burnet’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 4 inch hail at Lake Victor on April 9, 2024, 3.25 inch hail at Burnet Craddock Arpt on May 5, 2023, and 3 inch hail at Buchanan Lake on March 22, 2021. 13 thunderstorm wind events sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Burnet County as a whole, NOAA logged 107 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4.25 inches, plus 29 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Burnet County is known as the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas. The Texas Bluebonnet Trail runs through the area each spring, drawing wildflower visitors statewide.
Local Note
Fort Croghan, established in 1849 near Burnet, was one of a chain of frontier forts protecting settlers on the Texas frontier. It now operates as a county museum.
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 Burnet
92 hail events are on record within ten miles of Burnet, the largest 5.00 inches on May 21, 2011.
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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 36 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.00 in · May 21, 2011 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 27 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 81 mph · May 15, 2018 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 231 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 2 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 1.50 in on May 6, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Burnet County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Burnet 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 Burnet, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Burnet, 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 Burnet, from the National Weather Service archive. 70 reports from 2006 to 2025, 30 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 | 10 | 6 | 2.75 in · May 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4.00 in · April 9 |
| 2023 | 25 | 6 | 3.25 in · May 5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 8 | 6 | 3.00 in · March 22 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 2.25 in · March 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 10 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 9 | 7 | 5.00 in · May 21 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · October 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 28 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 6 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Burnet 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.
Burnet County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Burnet
The worst hail seasons near Burnet from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 54 hail events within 10 miles of Burnet since 2018, 31 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 3.25 inches on May 5, 2023 at Burnet Craddock Airport. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and April.
Largest Recorded
Burnet County’s recent benchmarks include two-inch hail and a confirmed tornado in northeast Burnet County in May 2025, large hail over the, and the catastrophic July 2025 flash flooding along Cow Creek and Hamilton Creek that struck parts of Marble Falls (NWS Austin/San Antonio).
The worst hail seasons near Burnet, 2006 to 2025
- 2011: 7 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 5 inches on May 21
- 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.75 inches on May 1
- 2023: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3.25 inches on May 5
Neighborhood Exposure
Hail exposure changes with lot height, tree cover and open ground nearby. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area.
How these figures are corroborated
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events of 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail, wind, tornado, and flood history for Burnet County and the Highland Lakes, the area Burnet sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 9 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4 inch hail at Lake Victor on April 9, 2024, a softball size stone.
May 5 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Burnet on May 5, 2023, a hen egg size stone.
May 21 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 5 inch hail at Burnet Craddock Airport on May 21, 2011, a softball size stone.
May 28 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Burnet on May 28, 2007, 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 13 hail reports within 10 miles of Burnet, 4 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.75 inches on May 1, 2025, about 8.8 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 58 mph on May 26, 2025. 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 Burnet
Local ground truth for Burnet properties
Burnet sits in Burnet County in Central Texas, home to roughly 6,869 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 54 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5″ on May 21, 2011.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Burnet are likely to be
Census figures on when Burnet homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Burnet has 2,533 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1980. 68 percent were built before 2000 and 60 percent before 1990; 16 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 | 37 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 379 | 15% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 399 | 16% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 186 | 7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 244 | 10% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 668 | 26% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 199 | 8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 224 | 9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 45 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 152 | 6% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Burnet 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 Burnet
Everything we cover in Burnet
All the work we do, in Burnet and in all of Burnet County.
What we cover in Burnet
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Burnet and across Burnet County. Burnet, in Burnet County, is about 46 miles and 64 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Burnet
Every service below is available to Burnet homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in Burnet
How far Burnet is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Burnet, in Burnet County, is about 46 miles and 64 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Burnet 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 Burnet homes
Burnet side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Marble Falls 21, Horseshoe Bay 25 and Liberty Hill 18 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 35 for Burnet. Of the other cities on this site, 80 percent have newer homes than Burnet.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Burnet | 35, 5 in |
| Marble Falls (13 mi) | 21, 2.75 in |
| Horseshoe Bay (17 mi) | 25, 2.75 in |
| Liberty Hill (21 mi) | 18, 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 Burnet, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | 4.0″ |
| May 5, 2023 | 3.25″ |
| March 22, 2021 | 3.0″ |
| May 21, 2011 | 5.0″ |
Permits are a Burnet 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 Burnet 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 Burnet official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Burnet 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 Burnet 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
Burnet’s higher elevation and lower humidity favor oil-based primers for wood exteriors. Moisture cycling in spring and fall degrades latex adhesion faster at Hill Country elevations.
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.
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Homeowner Reviews
These are verified Google reviews from Texas homeowners we’ve served.
Excellent work. I appreciate David and the crew making repairs needed on the roof and also taking the time to explain and walk me through everything.
Owner Response
J. S., thank you for taking the time to share this. I appreciate you trusting the crew and me with the tile roof repair in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. I’m glad we were able to make the needed roof repairs and walk you through what we found. Clear explanations and communication are a big part of how I try to handle every repair, especially on tile roofs where the details matter. Thank you again for allowing The Roof Shepherd to help with 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.
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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Common questions in Burnet
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Burnet regularly?
Yes. Burnet is about 46 miles and 64 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Burnet County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Burnet?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 35 times within ten miles of Burnet from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 66th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 12th of 71 in the region around Round Rock. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 5 inches, on May 21, 2011.
When is hail season in Burnet?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Burnet came most often in May and April. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 27 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Burnet?
2011 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 7 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 5 inches on May 21. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Burnet compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Marble Falls 21, Horseshoe Bay 25 and Liberty Hill 18 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 35 for Burnet.
How old are the homes in Burnet?
The median home in Burnet was built in 1980, and 60 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 80 percent have newer homes than Burnet.
What is the strongest wind on record near Burnet?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 81 mph, on May 15, 2018.
How much does a new roof cost in Burnet?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Burnet 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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