Ellis County
Ennis, 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 Ennis homeowners.
Updated October 23, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Ennis, in Ellis County, is about 155 miles and 2 hours 55 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 17 times near Ennis from 2000 to 2026, 115th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 3 inches on June 14.
- The median home in Ennis was built in 1987, and 55 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- All three of its nearest neighbors had more large hail.
To book a documented inspection in Ennis, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Ennis At A Glance
What homeowners in Ennis should know
How Ennis ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Ennis, in Ellis County, is about 155 miles and 2 hours 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.
Hail Alley
Ennis 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. Ennis is a fast-growing Ellis 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 17 times within ten miles of Ennis from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 115th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 78th of 84 in North Texas.
The Homes Here
The median home in Ennis was built in 1987, and 55 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 59 percent have newer homes than Ennis.
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.
Ennis Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Ennis in Ellis County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Ennis’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail at Alma on June 14, 2023, 2.5 inch hail at Bardwell Lake on June 14, 2023, and 2 inch hail at Garrett on May 16, 2025. 13 thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and June. Across Ellis County as a whole, NOAA logged 142 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 3.75 inches, plus 39 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 9 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Ennis hosts the National Polka Festival and the official Texas Bluebonnet Trails each spring.
Local Note
Ellis County’s position south of Dallas puts it in the exit path of metroplex supercells.
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 Ennis
The archive counts 70 hail events near Ennis; the biggest stone was 3.00 inches, on June 14, 2023.
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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 17 |
| Largest stone recorded | 3.00 in · June 14, 2023 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 11 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 87 mph · April 25, 2011 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 223 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 1 report of 1 in or larger · largest 2.50 in on April 29, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Ellis County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Ennis 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 Ennis, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Ennis, 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 Ennis, from the National Weather Service archive. 39 reports from 2006 to 2025, 13 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 | 4 | 1 | 2.00 in · May 16 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2.00 in · May 27 |
| 2023 | 9 | 6 | 3.00 in · June 14 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in · March 14 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in · June 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 27 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 7 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 26 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2.00 in · April 23 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 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 Ennis 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 Ennis
The worst hail seasons near Ennis from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 27 hail events within 10 miles of Ennis since 2018, 18 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3 inches on June 14, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and April.
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 Ennis, 2006 to 2025
- 2023: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3 inches on June 14
- 2024: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on May 27
- 2025: 1 report of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on May 16
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Ennis 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 Ennis sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
May 16 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Garrett on May 16, 2025, a hen egg size stone.
June 14 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Bardwell Lake on June 14, 2023, a tennis ball size stone.
June 14 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail in Alma on June 14, 2023, a teacup size stone.
April 23 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Ennis on April 23, 2010, a hen egg size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 6 hail reports within 6 miles of Ennis. The largest measured 2.5 inches on April 29, 2026, about 0.8 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 Ennis
Local ground truth for Ennis properties
Ennis sits in Ellis County in North Texas, home to roughly 24,753 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 Ennis are likely to be
When Ennis houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Ennis has 8,304 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1987. 64 percent were built before 2000 and 55 percent before 1990; 11 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 | 109 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 796 | 10% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 2,099 | 25% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 767 | 9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,132 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 949 | 11% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 1,145 | 14% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 524 | 6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 517 | 6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 266 | 3% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Ennis 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 Ennis
Everything we cover in Ennis
All the work we do, in Ennis and in all of Ellis County.
What we cover in Ennis
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Ennis and across Ellis County. Ennis, in Ellis County, is about 155 miles and 2 hours 55 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Ennis
Every service below is available to Ennis homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Ennis, 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.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Ennis
How far Ennis is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Ennis, in Ellis County, is about 155 miles and 2 hours 55 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Ennis 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 Ennis homes
Ennis side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Waxahachie 23, Red Oak 20 and Corsicana 23 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 17 for Ennis. Of the other cities on this site, 59 percent have newer homes than Ennis.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Ennis | 17, 3 in |
| Waxahachie (14 mi) | 23, 3.75 in |
| Red Oak (16 mi) | 20, 3.75 in |
| Corsicana (19 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 Ennis, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | 2.5″ |
| June 14, 2023 | 3.0″ |
| April 23, 2010 | 2.0″ |
Useful locally: City of Ennis official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Ennis 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 Ennis
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
Ennis requires a permit to build, alter, enlarge or repair any home within city limits. The fiscal year 2026 fee schedule lists $125 for miscellaneous work that includes roofing.
Ennis uses the 2021 International Residential Code and requires work by a city registered contractor. Homes in the historic districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness before visible exterior work begins.
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 Ennis, 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
Ennis 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.
I needed help replacing my roof after a hail storm and David at The Roof Shepherd really helped me out. The team made the process really easy and streamlined. They were able to source excellent material and their work crew were professional and courteous at all times, and the quality of their work was top notch. I also appreciate how we were able to coordinate around my busy schedule.
Owner Response
Thank you for the thoughtful review. I really appreciate you trusting me and The Roof Shepherd after the hail storm. I’m glad we were able to make the roof replacement process easy, organized, and flexible around your schedule. It also means a lot that you recognized the crew’s professionalism, the quality of the materials, and the workmanship on the roof. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to help protect your home.
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 Ennis, 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 Ennis
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Ennis 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 YouTubeEnnis FAQs
Common questions in Ennis
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Ennis regularly?
Yes. Ennis is about 155 miles and 2 hours 55 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Ellis County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Ennis?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 17 times within ten miles of Ennis from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 115th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 78th of 84 in North Texas. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 3 inches, on June 14, 2023.
When is hail season in Ennis?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Ennis came most often in May and April. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 11 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Ennis?
2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 3 inches on June 14. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Ennis compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Waxahachie 23, Red Oak 20 and Corsicana 23 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 17 for Ennis.
How old are the homes in Ennis?
The median home in Ennis was built in 1987, and 55 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 59 percent have newer homes than Ennis.
What is the strongest wind on record near Ennis?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 87 mph, on April 25, 2011.
How much does a new roof cost in Ennis?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Ennis 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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