McLennan County
Hewitt, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for McLennan County homeowners, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated October 11, 2026
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The short version
- The Roof Shepherd is based in Round Rock and serves Hewitt, in McLennan County, along with the towns listed below.
- From 2000 to 2026, NOAA's archive logs 109 hail events within ten miles of Hewitt. The largest stone measured 4.50 inches on April 26, 2023.
- Every roof gets a written condition record before any repair or replacement decision. You decide from the evidence.
- Permit rules here are local, not statewide. Inside city limits the city sets them; outside them the county does, and that can mean no permit at all.
- If you move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the whole project, from the contract to the crew and your written warranty.
Call or text 512-575-5052 or use Get Help to start with a documented inspection in Hewitt, McLennan County.
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Hewitt At A Glance
What homeowners in Hewitt should know
Who sets permit rules in Hewitt, what the hail record shows, and how a roof is documented first.
In Hewitt, roofing permit and inspection rules are set by the city and can vary from one community to the next. Texas has no statewide roofing license, so confirm requirements with Hewitt’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition and explains your options. If you decide to move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the whole project, from the contract and materials to the crew, the final walkthrough, and your written workmanship warranty.
Roofing Insight
Hewitt’s McLennan County location puts it at the northern boundary of the Central Texas hail corridor, storm cells moving northeast from the Hill Country consistently pass through this market before reaching DFW.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 132 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Hewitt since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 11 reports inside the ring. Across McLennan County as a whole, NOAA logged 114 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4.5 inches, plus 63 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 10 tornado reports.
Exterior & Painting Note
Hewitt’s Magnolia-driven renovation boom has created strong demand for exterior painting on older craftsman and Victorian homes in Hillcrest and Sanger Heights, lead paint testing is required on pre-1978 structures.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in Hewitt 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 McLennan County add local nuance to each.
Hewitt Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Hewitt, in McLennan County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Hewitt’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3.5 inch hail in Lorena on June 16, 2023, 2 inch hail in Robinson on June 16, 2023, and 1.75 inch hail in South Bosque on April 19, 2020. 19 thunderstorm wind events and 0 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May.
Worth Knowing
Hewitt is home to Baylor University and has become synonymous with Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia brand, the Magnolia Market at the Silos has transformed downtown Hewitt’s retail and tourism economy.
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
Hewitt experienced one of Texas’s most destructive tornadoes in May 1953, an F5 event that killed 114 people and prompted major advances in weather radar and tornado warning systems across Texas and beyond.
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 Hewitt
109 hail events are on record within ten miles of Hewitt, the largest 4.50 inches on April 26, 2023.
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Hewitt, 2000-2026. It is not an estimate and not a sales figure. If your roof was under one of these dates, that is a documentation question worth answering. To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 109 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 27 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · April 26, 2023 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 11 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · February 10, 2009 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 195 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 · McLennan County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Hewitt centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked September 7, 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 Hewitt, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Hewitt, 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 Hewitt, from the National Weather Service archive. 64 reports from 2006 to 2025, 23 of them at or above the 1.75-inch severe threshold. 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 | 0 | 1.50 in · May 19 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1.25 in · May 11 |
| 2023 | 11 | 6 | 4.50 in · April 26 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 21 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2.00 in · April 8 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 19 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 13 |
| 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2.00 in · April 13 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 12 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 25 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · October 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · October 26 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 3 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 26 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1.75 in · May 20 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · February 10 |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 25 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in · May 5 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Hewitt 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.
McLennan County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Hewitt
Verified hail near Hewitt, in McLennan County, and why a written record before any repair decision helps.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 42 hail events within 10 miles of Hewitt since 2018, 15 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3.5 inches on June 16, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
Largest Recorded
McLennan County’s benchmark is the 1953 Hewitt F5 tornado, the deadliest in Texas history; county records since 1880 also include another F5 and two F4 tornadoes, alongside recurring large hail along the I-35 corridor (NWS Fort Worth).
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.
Neighborhood Exposure
McLennan County sits at the northern end of the I-35 Central Texas hail corridor. Hewitt’s position on the Brazos River bottomlands means storm cells track through with significant frequency, 128 severe hail days recorded in McLennan County since 2000 (NOAA SPC).
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 hail and wind history across North-Central Texas and the Interstate 35 corridor, the region Hewitt sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
April 8 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Mcgregor Afb on April 8, 2021, a hen egg size stone.
June 3 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Lampasas on June 3, 2005, a golf ball size stone.
June 5 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Robinson on June 5, 1998, a golf ball size stone.
April 19 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Lorena on April 19, 1996, a golf ball size stone.
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Hewitt, 4 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 1.5 inches on May 19, 2025, about 4.3 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 2 times in the same period, most recently 65 mph on March 4, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 9, 2024 to October 8, 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 Hewitt
Local ground truth for Hewitt properties
Hewitt sits in McLennan County in Central Texas, home to roughly 16,749 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 42 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on April 26, 2023.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Hewitt are likely to be
Census figures on when Hewitt homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Hewitt has 6,231 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1994. 62 percent were built before 2000 and 42 percent before 1990; 14 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 | 43 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 845 | 14% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,460 | 23% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 1,243 | 20% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,168 | 19% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,318 | 21% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 104 | 2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 31 | 0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 19 | 0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Hewitt 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 Hewitt
Everything we cover in Hewitt
Every service, from roofing to painting and gutters, is available in Hewitt as it is anywhere in Texas.
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Hewitt homeowners from its Round Rock, Texas base. Every roof gets a documented condition record before any repair or replacement decision, so you decide from evidence, not sales pressure.
Services available in Hewitt
Every service below is available to Hewitt homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Round Rock Extended
How service works in Hewitt
Who runs the inspection in Hewitt, and how the Roof Shepherd team does the work.
Who runs the inspection
Every Hewitt project starts the same way. David Rodrigues, based in Round Rock, Texas, explains what he sees and writes it down first. When a homeowner chooses to move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the roofing work across our Round Rock home range from start to finish, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Hewitt. How every job is managed, and who does the hands-on work, is explained on our project delivery page.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Hewitt homes
What McLennan County roofs face: the hail record, the largest stones by date, and why permits are local.
What roofs face in this market
Hewitt sits in McLennan County, population 16,749. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 109 hail reports within ten miles of Hewitt from 2000 to 2026, 27 of them at or above the 1.75 inch severe threshold, the size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone in that record measured 4.5 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2023 was the busiest year in that record, with 11 reports. Activity concentrates in May and April. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on February 10, 2009.
The largest hail recorded near Hewitt, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2023 | 3.5″ |
| April 26, 2023 | 4.5″ |
| May 1, 2003 | 2.0″ |
If your roof was on the house for any of those dates, that is worth documenting whether or not you ever filed anything. A dated condition record is far easier to produce now than to reconstruct later.
Permits are a Hewitt question, not a Texas question. Texas has no statewide building code for residential roofing. Each city and county adopts its own, so the threshold that triggers a permit, the fee, and whether a deck inspection is required before cover-up are all set locally in McLennan 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 Hewitt official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Hewitt 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 Hewitt, TX 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
Hewitt is a growing suburb just south of Waco in McLennan County, made up largely of newer brick homes in established Midway-area neighborhoods. On homes like these, exterior maintenance centers on caulk joints, painted trim, and sun-facing elevations that weather first in the Central Texas heat.
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
These are verified Google reviews from Texas homeowners we’ve served.
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.
The Roof Shepherd, David, did a great job on our roof repair. He was able to upgrade our shingles to a better class. Very polite and professional.
Owner Response
George, thank you for the kind review. I appreciate you trusting me with your roof replacement in Copperas Cove, Texas, and I’m glad we were able to help upgrade your shingles to a better class for your home. Clear communication, professional guidance, and making sure the homeowner understands the roofing options are always important to me. I appreciate the opportunity to help.
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.
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 Hewitt, 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 Hewitt
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Hewitt and McLennan County.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
Hail 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 YouTubeClass 4 Roof Replacement, Central Texas
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Watch on YouTubeHewitt FAQs
Common questions in Hewitt
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Hewitt?
Yes. Hewitt is about 1 hour 25 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We schedule visits here by appointment. Every service we list is available here, from roofing to painting and epoxy coatings, as it is anywhere in Texas. Contact us with your address for scheduling.
Is Hewitt in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 42 hail events within 10 miles of Hewitt since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on April 26, 2023. Hewitt sits in the I-35 corridor, one of the most hail-active zones in the United States. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
What roofing materials hold up best in Hewitt?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in McLennan County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles or approaching the 15-year age mark.
Does The Roof Shepherd handle both roofing and painting in Hewitt?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roofing guidance and documents exterior and painting scope in Hewitt. Roofing and painting work is done by the Roof Shepherd team, so the documentation standard stays consistent.
How do I get started in Hewitt?
Use the Get Help form with your Hewitt address and a short description of your concern, or call. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Hewitt?
The Roof Shepherd serves Hewitt with documented inspections, photo condition records, and education-first guidance, based in Round Rock, Texas. Trust is verifiable: BBB accreditation, public reviews, and a documentation record you keep. Call or text 512-575-5052.
How much does roof replacement cost in Hewitt?
Roof replacement cost in Hewitt depends on roof size, pitch, material choice, decking condition, and ventilation work. Rather than quoting blind, The Roof Shepherd documents your roof first so any price you evaluate is grounded in your roof’s actual condition.
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