Dallas County
Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie homeowners.
Updated November 1, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Grand Prairie, in Dallas County, is about 179 miles and 3 hours 13 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 78 times near Grand Prairie from 2000 to 2026, 21st of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 13 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 5 inches on June 12.
- The median home in Grand Prairie was built in 1991, and 49 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- One of its three nearest neighbors had more large hail.
To book a documented inspection in Grand Prairie, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Grand Prairie At A Glance
What homeowners in Grand Prairie should know
How Grand Prairie ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Grand Prairie, in Dallas County, is about 179 miles and 3 hours 13 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
Grand Prairie sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year. The state logged 1,582 NOAA hail reports in 2024. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. Grand Prairie is a Dallas County city stretching between Dallas and Fort Worth, with a broad mix of rooftops exposed to recurring North Texas hail.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 78 times within ten miles of Grand Prairie from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 21st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 21st of 85 in the Dallas and Fort Worth corridor.
The Homes Here
The median home in Grand Prairie was built in 1991, and 49 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 50 percent have newer homes than Grand Prairie.
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.
Grand Prairie Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Grand Prairie in Dallas County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Grand Prairie’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 5 inch hail at Mansfield on June 12, 2023, 3.25 inch hail at Dalworthington on May 27, 2024, and 2.5 inch hail at Arlington on June 6, 2018. 39 thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and June. Across Dallas County as a whole, NOAA logged 196 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 140 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 12 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Most storm damage to a roof isn’t visible from the ground. A documented inspection captures bruising, lifted shingles, and flashing issues before they turn into leaks.
Local Note
Grand Prairie sits in Dallas County, within North Texas. Every service we list is available here and anywhere else in Texas, and The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish.
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 Grand Prairie
The archive counts 248 hail events near Grand Prairie; the biggest stone was 5.00 inches, on June 12, 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 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 78 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.00 in · June 12, 2023 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 49 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 81 mph · March 13, 2019 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 286 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 6 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 3.00 in on April 26, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Dallas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, from the National Weather Service archive. 171 reports from 2006 to 2025, 66 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 2024. 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 | 22 | 7 | 2.50 in · June 1 |
| 2024 | 35 | 11 | 3.25 in · May 27 |
| 2023 | 29 | 13 | 5.00 in · June 12 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · September 3 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2.00 in · April 9 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 28 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1.50 in · March 9 |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2.50 in · June 6 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 2.00 in · April 26 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2.50 in · March 17 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 26 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 12 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2012 | 13 | 12 | 3.00 in · June 13 |
| 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2.75 in · May 24 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 20 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 26 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 17 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 3 |
| 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie
The worst hail seasons near Grand Prairie from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 155 hail events within 10 miles of Grand Prairie since 2018, 49 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that 6 mile ring, the largest verified stone measured 3.25 inches on May 27, 2024 at Dalworthington; across the full 10 mile window, the largest was 5 inches on June 12, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and June.
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 Grand Prairie, 2006 to 2025
- 2023: 13 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 5 inches on June 12
- 2012: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3 inches on June 13
- 2024: 11 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3.25 inches on May 27
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Grand Prairie 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.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Grand Prairie sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 27 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3.25 inch hail at Dalworthington on May 27, 2024, a teacup size stone.
June 13 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail in Grand Prairie on June 13, 2012, a teacup size stone.
May 1 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Grand Prairie on May 1, 2011, a hen egg size stone.
May 4 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail at Cedar Hill on May 4, 1999, a teacup size stone.
Where these figures come from
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, Insurance Council of Texas, 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 42 hail reports within 10 miles of Grand Prairie, 16 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 3 inches on April 25, 2026, about 4.4 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 11 times in the same period, most recently 61 mph on September 20, 2026. 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 Grand Prairie
Local ground truth for Grand Prairie properties
Grand Prairie sits in Dallas County in North Texas, home to roughly 207,331 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 155 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5″ on June 12, 2023.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Grand Prairie are likely to be
When Grand Prairie houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Grand Prairie has 70,407 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1991. 62 percent were built before 2000 and 49 percent before 1990; 15 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 | 817 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9,466 | 13% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 16,285 | 23% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 9,227 | 13% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 12,863 | 18% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 9,206 | 13% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 5,344 | 8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 5,076 | 7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 1,706 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 417 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie
Everything we cover in Grand Prairie
All the work we do, in Grand Prairie and in all of Dallas County.
What we cover in Grand Prairie
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Grand Prairie and across Dallas County. Grand Prairie, in Dallas County, is about 179 miles and 3 hours 13 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
What we cover in this city in detail
Every service below is available to Grand Prairie homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Grand Prairie, 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 the Dallas and Fort Worth area, The Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Grand Prairie
How far Grand Prairie is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Grand Prairie, in Dallas County, is about 179 miles and 3 hours 13 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie homes
Grand Prairie side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Arlington 82, Duncanville 32 and Cedar Hill 41 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 78 for Grand Prairie. Of the other cities on this site, 50 percent have newer homes than Grand Prairie.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | 78, 5 in |
| Arlington (6 mi) | 82, 5 in |
| Duncanville (7 mi) | 32, 4 in |
| Cedar Hill (8 mi) | 41, 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 Grand Prairie, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2023 | 5.0″ |
| May 1, 2003 | 4.5″ |
Useful locally: City of Grand Prairie official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie
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
Grand Prairie requires a Residential Re-Roof Permit for any roof replacement, re-cover or repair. The city says permits are processed in about 5 to 10 business days. Its re-roof page does not list a dollar fee.
The contractor must be registered with the city as a General Contractor. Work is inspected under the 2021 International Residential Code.
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 Grand Prairie homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Managed by The Roof Shepherd
Exterior work in Grand Prairie, from painting and epoxy coatings to siding, drywall, gutters and wood repair, is done here the same way it is done everywhere we work in Texas, by The Roof Shepherd team, start to finish. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Exterior work comes after. A roof visit often turns up fascia rot, pulled gutters and trim damage that change what the exterior job costs before any work begins.
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.
Dave was great — he went above and beyond what any company would do. There were major issues with my insurance company, and he was there every step of the way helping me get things done. Dave and his crew were great — they made sure my motorcycle was covered up properly during the work, and they cleaned up beautifully when they were done.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this review and for trusting me and the crew with your home. I know this project had some difficult moments, especially with the insurance side of the process, and I’m grateful I was able to help with documentation, communication, and support along the way. It also means a lot that you noticed the care the crew took around your property and the cleanup after the roof was completed, because protecting the property matters just as much as the roof itself. I truly appreciate your kind words and your trust.
Easy to schedule, communicated well, completed work quickly and efficiently!
Owner Response
Jennifer, thank you for the 5-star review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your ridge vent and shingle roof repair in Georgetown, Texas.
I’m glad the scheduling was easy, communication was clear, and we were able to get the roof repair completed quickly and efficiently. Ridge vent and surrounding shingle issues can create problems if they are not properly secured and sealed, so making sure the repair was handled correctly was the priority.
We appreciate the opportunity to help with your home. If you ever have questions about your roof, shingles, ridge vent, flashing, leaks, ventilation, or general roof maintenance in Georgetown, Texas, feel free to reach out.
Thank you again for choosing The Roof Shepherd.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these Dallas and Fort Worth area communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Grand Prairie and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
Dallas Hail Roof Evidence
After roughly 2.5 inch hail in Dallas, the combined evidence to look for: granules in gutters, dents in soft metals, and impact marks on shingles.
Watch on YouTubeFrisco Texas storms and your roof
Filmed next to Stonebriar in Frisco, how North Texas weather affects roofs and why an inspection helps avoid surprises.
Watch on YouTubeGrand Prairie FAQs
Common questions in Grand Prairie
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Grand Prairie regularly?
Yes. Grand Prairie is about 179 miles and 3 hours 13 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Dallas County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Grand Prairie?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 78 times within ten miles of Grand Prairie from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 21st of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 21st of 85 in the Dallas and Fort Worth corridor. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 5 inches, on June 12, 2023.
When is hail season in Grand Prairie?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Grand Prairie came most often in May and April. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 49 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Grand Prairie?
2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 13 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 5 inches on June 12. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Grand Prairie compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Arlington 82, Duncanville 32 and Cedar Hill 41 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 78 for Grand Prairie.
How old are the homes in Grand Prairie?
The median home in Grand Prairie was built in 1991, and 49 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 50 percent have newer homes than Grand Prairie.
What is the strongest wind on record near Grand Prairie?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 81 mph, on March 13, 2019.
How much does a new roof cost in Grand Prairie?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Grand Prairie 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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