Hill County
Hillsboro, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Hillsboro homeowners in Hill County, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated November 1, 2026
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The short version
- Hillsboro, in Hill County, is about 118 miles and 2 hours 6 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 13 times near Hillsboro from 2000 to 2026, 130th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2024 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 4.5 inches on May 9.
- The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1970, and 77 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- All three of its nearest neighbors had more large hail.
To book a documented inspection in Hillsboro, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Hillsboro At A Glance
What homeowners in Hillsboro should know
How Hillsboro ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Hillsboro, in Hill County, is about 118 miles and 2 hours 6 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
Hillsboro’s I-35/I-35W interchange position means it receives storm exposure from multiple directions: cells from the southwest (San Antonio track) and northwest (Abilene track) both pass through Hill County.
Hail & Storm Exposure
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 13 times within ten miles of Hillsboro from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 130th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 81st of 85 in the Dallas and Fort Worth corridor.
Exterior & Painting Note
Hillsboro’s older commercial corridor includes pre-1978 structures requiring lead paint assessment before any exterior repainting project.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in Hillsboro 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 Hill County add local nuance to each.
Hillsboro Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Hillsboro in Hill County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Hillsboro’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 4.5 inch hail at Mayfield on May 9, 2024, 2 inch hail at Vaughan on March 18, 2018, and 1 inch hail in Hillsboro on May 24, 2024. 5 thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Hill County as a whole, NOAA logged 74 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4.5 inches, plus 14 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 11 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Hillsboro sits at the intersection of I-35 and I-35W, one of the most strategically located freight and commuter intersections in Central Texas, linking Dallas, Waco, and 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.
Local Note
Hill County’s rolling blackland prairie is the geographic transition zone between Central Texas Hill Country and the North Texas plains. Storm cells from both directions converge here regularly.
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 Hillsboro
The archive counts 45 hail events near Hillsboro; the biggest stone was 4.50 inches, on May 9, 2024.
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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 13 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · May 9, 2024 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 7 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 90 mph · April 27, 2015 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 212 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 1 report of 1 in or larger · largest 1.25 in on April 28, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Hill County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, from the National Weather Service archive. 24 reports from 2006 to 2025, 9 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 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 4.50 in · May 9 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in · April 26 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 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 | below 1 in |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 in · March 18 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 26 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · April 26 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in · May 9 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 3.00 in · April 19 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · February 10 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 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 Hillsboro 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.
Hill County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Hillsboro
The worst hail seasons near Hillsboro from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 16 hail events within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 2018, 6 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. Inside that 6 mile ring, the largest verified stone measured 1.75 inches on May 9, 2024 at Singiser; across the full 10 mile window, the largest was 4.5 inches on May 9, 2024. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and April.
Largest Recorded
Hill County’s recent benchmarks include two-inch hail and tornado-warned storms in May 2025 along the I-35 corridor and a tornado warning for northwest Hill County during the six-day North Texas outbreak of late April 2026 (NWS Fort Worth).
The worst hail seasons near Hillsboro, 2006 to 2025
- 2024: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 4.5 inches on May 9
- 2018: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on March 18
- 2011: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3 inches on April 19
Neighborhood Exposure
Hillsboro sits on the I-35 corridor north of Waco, in the path of fast-moving spring supercell systems that track northeast from the Hill Country. The open terrain amplifies wind exposure on unprotected properties.
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 North-Central Texas and the Interstate 35 corridor, the region Hillsboro sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 9 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.5 inch hail at Mayfield on May 9, 2024, a softball size stone.
April 3 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Hillsboro on April 3, 2012, a golf ball size stone.
March 25 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Hillsboro on March 25, 2000, a baseball size stone.
March 24 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Hillsboro on March 24, 1996, a tennis 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 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Hillsboro, 2 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 3 inches on April 28, 2026, about 7.8 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 2 times in the same period, most recently 64 mph on June 8, 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 Hillsboro
Local ground truth for Hillsboro properties
Hillsboro sits in Hill County in North Texas, home to roughly 8,878 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 16 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on May 9, 2024.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Hillsboro are likely to be
When Hillsboro houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Hillsboro has 3,275 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1970. 90 percent were built before 2000 and 77 percent before 1990; 4 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 | 25 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 116 | 4% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 172 | 5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 441 | 13% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 467 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 437 | 13% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 330 | 10% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 414 | 13% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 297 | 9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 576 | 18% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro
Everything we cover in Hillsboro
All the work we do, in Hillsboro and in all of Hill County.
What we cover in Hillsboro
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Hillsboro and across Hill County. Hillsboro, in Hill County, is about 118 miles and 2 hours 6 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Hillsboro
Every service below is available to Hillsboro homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
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How service works in Hillsboro
How far Hillsboro is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Hillsboro, in Hill County, is about 118 miles and 2 hours 6 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro homes
Hillsboro side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Alvarado 18, Venus 23 and Cleburne 45 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 13 for Hillsboro. Of the other cities on this site, 97 percent have newer homes than Hillsboro.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 13, 4.5 in |
| Alvarado (28 mi) | 18, 2.75 in |
| Venus (29 mi) | 23, 2.75 in |
| Cleburne (30 mi) | 45, 4.5 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 Hillsboro, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 3.0″ |
| May 9, 2024 | 4.5″ |
| April 19, 2011 | 3.0″ |
| March 25, 2000 | 2.75″ |
Useful locally: City of Hillsboro official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro
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 documents show
Hillsboro's FAQ lists re-roofing among renovations that usually need a permit and says to call the building department to confirm. No re-roof fee was found.
The city's inspections page lists the 2021 International Residential Code among adopted codes. The city publishes a contractor registration application.
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 Hillsboro 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
Most Hillsboro residential areas are pre-HOA developments, but Hill County building codes govern structural repair work. Condition documentation before any permitted work protects homeowners during the approval process.
Sequence Matters
Hillsboro’s older downtown housing stock includes wood-frame and brick-veneer construction from the early 1900s through 1960s. These structures show paint failure and fascia deterioration differently than newer builds, and benefit from condition documentation before any insurance or restoration conversation. 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.
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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.
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.
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 Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Hillsboro and Hill 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 YouTubeHail Damage on a Garage in Round Rock, Texas
Hail hits on garage siding in Round Rock, the property level evidence that tells you the roof deserves a closer look.
Watch on YouTubeHillsboro FAQs
Common questions in Hillsboro
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Hillsboro regularly?
Yes. Hillsboro is about 118 miles and 2 hours 6 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Hill County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Hillsboro?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 13 times within ten miles of Hillsboro from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 130th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 81st of 85 in the Dallas and Fort Worth corridor. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 4.5 inches, on May 9, 2024.
When is hail season in Hillsboro?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Hillsboro came most often in April and March. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 7 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Hillsboro?
2024 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 4.5 inches on May 9. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Hillsboro compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Alvarado 18, Venus 23 and Cleburne 45 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 13 for Hillsboro.
How old are the homes in Hillsboro?
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1970, and 77 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 97 percent have newer homes than Hillsboro.
What is the strongest wind on record near Hillsboro?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 90 mph, on April 27, 2015.
How much does a new roof cost in Hillsboro?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Hillsboro 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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