Harris County
Katy, 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 Katy homeowners.
Updated November 1, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Katy, in Harris County, is about 153 miles and 2 hours 47 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 11 times near Katy from 2000 to 2026, 148th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2 inches on April 5.
- The median home in Katy was built in 2003, and 31 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- One 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 Katy, Harris County.
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Katy At A Glance
What homeowners in Katy should know
How Katy ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Katy, in Harris County, is about 153 miles and 2 hours 47 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.
Wind & Hurricane Country
Katy’s roofing risk is wind, hurricane, and derecho more than hail. A written record after any major wind event protects your position before any repair decision. Katy is a fast-growing community west of Houston spanning Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, with new subdivisions exposed to hurricanes and tropical flooding.
Wind & Storm Exposure
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 104 mph, on May 16, 2024. NOAA logged 30 thunderstorm wind reports within ten miles of Katy from 2000 to 2026.
The Homes Here
The median home in Katy was built in 2003, and 31 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 78 percent have older homes than Katy.
Common Roofing Issues
Wind lifts and creases shingles, moves flashing, exposes decking and lets water in. A documented inspection records those before the next storm makes them worse.
Katy Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record near Katy, in Harris County, plus a few local facts worth knowing.
Hail and wind on record here
Katy’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.5 inch hail in Katy on May 9, 2019, 2 inch hail at Delhi on April 5, 2023, and 1.75 inch hail in Katy on April 19, 2020. 15 thunderstorm wind events and 2 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. Across Harris County as a whole, NOAA logged 143 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.5 inches, plus 176 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 33 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
Katy sits in Harris County, within the Houston and Gulf Coast region. 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 Katy
48 hail events are on record within ten miles of Katy, the largest 2.50 inches on May 9, 2019.
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 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 11 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.50 in · May 9, 2019 |
| Busiest year | 2003 · 6 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 104 mph · May 16, 2024 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 219 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 1 report of 1 in or larger · largest 1.00 in on May 9, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Harris County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Katy 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 Katy, 2006 to 2025
One row per year of hail reports one inch or larger near Katy, 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 Katy, from the National Weather Service archive. 21 reports from 2006 to 2025, 8 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 2020. 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 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2.00 in · April 5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 19 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2.50 in · May 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 12 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 19 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 1.75 in · March 20 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 18 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 14 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Katy 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.
Wind & Storm History
Documented storm exposure in Katy
The worst hail seasons near Katy from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
Wind & Hurricane Frequency
NOAA logs 45 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Katy since 1996; the busiest year was 1998 with 8 reports. Hurricane season runs June through November on this coast.
What To Document
Lifted or creased shingles, moved flashing, exposed decking, debris hits, and water getting in after a storm.
The worst hail seasons near Katy, 2006 to 2025
- 2023: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2 inches on April 5
- 2019: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.5 inches on May 9
- 2013: 2 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 1.75 inches on March 20
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Katy 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.
What the record confirms
Verified storm record for the Houston and Gulf Coast region Katy sits in. Roof condition changes with every season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 16 104 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 104 mph thunderstorm gust at Cypress on May 16, 2024.
Hurricane Beryl
A July 8 landfall with a 97 mph gust knocked out power to about 2.2 million customers and stripped shingles across the metro.
May 9 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Katy on May 9, 2019, a tennis ball size stone.
Hurricane Harvey
A Category 4 landfall that stalled and dropped up to 60 inches of rain, the wettest tropical cyclone in U.S. history, with damage estimated near 125 billion dollars.
April 10 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Aldine on April 10, 2004, a golf ball 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 1 hail report within 10 miles of Katy. The largest measured 1 inch on May 9, 2026, about 7.6 miles away. 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 Katy
Local ground truth for Katy properties
Katy sits in Harris County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 27,741 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). Gulf moisture and hurricane-season wind set the roofing risk profile here.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Katy are likely to be
Census figures on when Katy homes were built, which tells you roughly when their first roofs went on.
When the houses went up
Katy has 8,129 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 2003. 46 percent were built before 2000 and 31 percent before 1990; 40 percent have been built since 2010. This is young housing. Most roofs here are first roofs, inside their rated life, and the question for them is not age but what the hail seasons above have done to a roof that has never been replaced.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 778 | 10% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2,502 | 31% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,114 | 14% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 1,218 | 15% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 789 | 10% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 955 | 12% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 339 | 4% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 295 | 4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 41 | 1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 98 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Katy 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 Katy
Everything we cover in Katy
All the work we do, in Katy and in all of Harris County.
What we cover in Katy
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Katy and across Harris County. Katy, in Harris County, is about 153 miles and 2 hours 47 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Katy
Every service below is available to Katy homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Katy, 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 Houston and Gulf Coast region, the Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Houston Zone
How service works in Katy
How far Katy is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Katy, in Harris County, is about 153 miles and 2 hours 47 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Katy 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 Katy homes
Katy side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Fulshear 4, Cypress 13 and Richmond 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 11 for Katy. Of the other cities on this site, 78 percent have older homes than Katy.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Katy | 11, 2.5 in |
| Fulshear (7 mi) | 4, 2.5 in |
| Cypress (15 mi) | 13, 2.75 in |
| Richmond (15 mi) | 6, 2.5 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 Katy, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2023 | 2.0″ |
| May 9, 2019 | 2.5″ |
Check which side of the line Katy falls on. Harris County is split for windstorm purposes: the portion east of Highway 146 sits inside Texas Windstorm Insurance Association territory, where roofing work generally requires a Texas Department of Insurance WPI-8 certificate issued after inspection. West of it, the requirement does not apply. Confirm the address before scoping the work, because it changes the inspection sequence.
Permits are a Katy 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 Harris 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 Katy official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Katy 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 Katy homeowners should know about exterior work
Get the roof documented first, since a roof visit often turns up fascia, gutter and trim damage.
Managed by The Roof Shepherd
Exterior work in Katy, 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
David was amazing! Highly recommend for all roofing needs! He’s honest and reliable!
Owner Response
Thank you, Brandie. I appreciate you trusting me with the new construction roof inspection on your home in Lexington, Texas. A new roof should be installed the way the shingle manufacturer's instructions and the building code require, and you deserve to know that before you sign off. I was glad to walk you through what to look for, document what I found, and help you ask your builder the right questions. Thank you for the recommendation. It means a great deal as I keep building The Roof Shepherd one honest inspection at a time.
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.
David did an amazing job working with us to get our roof repaired during the sale of our home. He was very responsive to communication, knowledgeable, kept to his schedules, and was very easy to work with. If we were keeping the home, I definitely would have hired him for a full roof replacement when the time came. Would definitely recommend using his services.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for the kind review. I really appreciate the opportunity to help with the roof repair during the sale of your home. I know timing, communication, and documentation matter in that situation, so I’m glad I was able to help make the process easier. Your recommendation means a lot, and I wish you all the best with your next chapter.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these Houston and Gulf Coast communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Katy, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Katy FAQs
Common questions in Katy
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Katy regularly?
Yes. Katy is about 153 miles and 2 hours 47 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Harris County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Katy?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 11 times within ten miles of Katy from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 148th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 17th of 51 in Houston & Gulf Coast. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 2.5 inches, on May 9, 2019.
When is hail season in Katy?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Katy came most often in April and March. The busiest single year in that record was 2003, with 6 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Katy?
2023 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 3 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 2 inches on April 5. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Katy compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Fulshear 4, Cypress 13 and Richmond 6 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 11 for Katy.
How old are the homes in Katy?
The median home in Katy was built in 2003, and 31 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 78 percent have older homes than Katy.
What is the strongest wind on record near Katy?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 104 mph, on May 16, 2024.
How much does a new roof cost in Katy?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Katy 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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